Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vana'Ali'Ali Sukuna

Last week, the Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, informed Parlia­ment that preparations are well in hand for national celebrations in the last week of May to commemorate the outstanding contributions of the late Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna to the economic and social progress of Fiji.

Tuesday 04 April 2023 | 18:15

A statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. Photo: Leon Lord

A statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. Photo: Leon Lord

Last week, the Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, informed Parlia­ment that preparations are well in hand for national celebrations in the last week of May to commemorate the outstanding contributions of the late Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna to the economic and social progress of Fiji.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his Peoples Coalition Government are to be warmly congratulated for their decision to restore Ratu Sir Lala Suku­na Day as a national public holiday.

This is so that we can remember and acknowledge his immense pioneering contribution to land management re­form in Fiji for the benefit of both the iTaukei landowners and all citizens of Fiji.

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Story By: Jioji Kotobalavu

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