Fijivillage
10 February, 2026, 1:55 pm
Central - 29°C Rain
10 February, 2026, 1:55 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Tui Cakau accorded a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony

Tui Cakau accorded a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony

By Marika Rasekaseka
21/03/2023
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and his wife. [Image: Fiji Government]

The people of Cakaudrove held a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony this morning and celebrated the appointment of the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as the Speaker of Parliament at the chiefly village of Somosomo, Taveuni.

The Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony is a celebration held for someone who has achieved something great that is recognised highly by their family.

While speaking at the ceremony, Ratu Naiqama, highlighted that Cakaudrove might have been left behind in terms of development, but they are there to serve and not be served.

He says even though 7 members of the Coalition Government hail from the Province of Cakaudrove, they need to work together for the sake of their future generations.

While acknowledging the presence of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, the Tui Cakau says through his humble request, Rabuka accepted to serve one more time for the sake of the future of Fiji.

Ratu Naiqama also acknowledged the presence of Ministers attending the ceremony.

FEATURE NEWS
Seaqaqa students left without reliable school transport, travel in cane trucks
Parents in Lalakoro, Seaqaqa say their children’s education and safety are at risk as a failing school transport service has caused students to miss...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Drug traffickers are merchants of death - Archbishop Chong
The Catholic Church in Fiji is labeling those trafficking drugs as murderers and merchants of death, stressing that trafficking constitutes direct ...
58 minutes ago

Psych report still pending in Sundar grandfather killing case
The Suva High Court is yet to receive the psychiatric evaluation report of Charles Laxton Sundar, who is accused of killing his 86-year-old ...
1 hour ago

Alleged wife murderer's bail ruling on Feb 24th
The Suva High Court will rule on the bail application by Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of killing his wife, on February 24th.The incident occurred in ...
2 hours ago

Prof. Shameem calls for clear qualifications for Higher Education Commission members
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem stresses the need to clearly outline qualifications for Higher Education Commission ...
3 hours ago

Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk at 7pm tomorrow night
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
4 days ago

Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung and lawyers Wylie Clarke and Laurel Vaurasi's counsels made submissions for leave to apply for judicial review of the Commission of Inquiry into Malimali's appointment as FICAC Commissioner
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
4 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
5 days ago

TOP