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3 yavusa and 9 mataqali present more than 1000 signatures to SCC objecting to Indian Embassy construction

3 yavusa and 9 mataqali present more than 1000 signatures to SCC objecting to Indian Embassy construction

By Iva Danford
25/02/2019
Members of the three yavusa and 9 mataqali from Suvavou Village presenting more than 1,000 signatures to the Suva City Council today

Members of the three yavusa and 9 mataqali from Suvavou Village today presented more than 1,000 signatures to the Suva City Council, objecting to the re-zoning of part of Thurston Garden for the construction of an Indian High Commission.

The villagers were led by Tui Suva’s younger brother, Solomoni Kinitavaki and other mataqali heads.


The signed petition presented by the 3 yavusa and 9 mataqali from Suvavou Village today

Spokesperson for Tui Suva, Josefa Navara says they want this land to be left alone as it is their ancestral burial site.

Navara says there are other places where government can allow the building of the Indian High Commission.

Navara says they are also being advised by SODELPA MPs Niko Nawaikula and Ro Filipe Tuisawau on what steps to take.

Navara says they are also being advised by SODELPA MPs Niko Nawaikula and Ro Filipe Tuisawau on what steps to take.

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