Lusiana Tuimaisala

‘It’s our faith and trust in our Lord that got us through this far’.

“I will try my best as your leader to take us forward. Let’s work together with love. I promise to lead in a peaceful way that will bring us together,” he said.

“You are now taking away our chief. Please take good care of him and serve him well according to chiefly customs. If I hear that you have mistreated him, I will send my warriors to punish you.”

Ms Niumataiwalu left Nayau in 1955, when she was just 12 years old, as her family moved to Suva for educational opportunities. 

“This chiefly title comes with responsibility,” he said.

"This chiefly title is not just an honour-it is a duty," Ratu Tevita said, urging unity and compassion across the 'vanua o Lau'.

"This chiefly title is not just an honour-it is a duty," Ratu Tevita said, urging unity and compassion across the 'vanua o Lau'.

The delegation of 30 to 40 people, is scheduled to depart aboard the MV Yavirau on Sunday. 

“The vanua o Caumatalevu is well prepared for this installation,” Mr Rokomina said.

“We are studying the court ruling and will issue a statement after,” Mr Tagicakirewa said.