Great Council of Chiefs (GCC)

Presidential Pardon: Out Soon?
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Presidential Pardon: Out Soon?

Adi Lagamu Baledrokadroka, the wife of the Qaranivalu, confirmed yesterday that they had received correspondence tha...

Ra GCC Reps Support Old Land Lease Funding Distribution System
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Ra GCC Reps Support Old Land Lease Funding Distribution System

“During the meeting, everyone agreed to endorse the old lease distribution and the creation of a special fund. Thi...

GCC Will Deal With Less Women Representation: Lynda Tabuya
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GCC Will Deal With Less Women Representation: Lynda Tabuya

Expressions of discontent about the under-representation of women will be an issue the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC)...

GCC Membership Inconclusive, Women Issues Premature
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GCC Membership Inconclusive, Women Issues Premature

"So what we do now is we'll just go and collect as much as we can. Let them speak their minds and then we'll come an...

Women Relish Opening After 16 Years
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Women Relish Opening After 16 Years

“As Queen Elizabeth arrived on the island, we formed a straight line along the footpath to warmly welcome her. It ...

‘Chiefs Will Face Challenges To Build Inclusivity In Fiji’
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‘Chiefs Will Face Challenges To Build Inclusivity In Fiji’

"As we embark on this new chapter, it is crucial that we reflect on our traditional bonds with one another as iTauke...

Boat Operators Experience Cash Boom
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Boat Operators Experience Cash Boom

“In a normal day, I earn around $50 per day. However, the GCC meeting brought a surge in demand and I earned $250 ...

Forgive Us: Government Will Present A Matanigasau To Chiefs Today
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Forgive Us: Government Will Present A Matanigasau To Chiefs Today

It had accused the Council of "being politicised to the detriment of Fiji's pursuit of a common and equal citizenry".

Rt Epenisa: Unity And Inclusivity For All Fijians
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Rt Epenisa: Unity And Inclusivity For All Fijians

Ratu Epenisa eagerly anticipated engaging in meaningful discussions that would shape the future of the country. He s...

Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded
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Tui Labasa Says GCC Members Should Be Apolitical, Open Minded

“Currently the iTaukei Affairs Act can be changed or repealed by just a one vote majority,” Ratu Jone said. 

Men Of Dogoru To Perform Meke Wesi At GCC Meet, Ratu Sukuna Day
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Men Of Dogoru To Perform Meke Wesi At GCC Meet, Ratu Sukuna Day

Mr Rabuka was impressed by the mesmerizing performance of the Dogoru Village men during the opening ceremony of the ...

Bau Ready To Host GCC Meeting
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Bau Ready To Host GCC Meeting

“Chiefs will arrive in Bau and go to their veimataki (traditional envoy) where they will stay for the duration of ...

Thousands To Converge On Bau
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Thousands To Converge On Bau

It is anticipated that close to 3000 people will converge on Bau Island as the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) meeting...

Calls To Increase Compensation For Natural Building Resources
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Calls To Increase Compensation For Natural Building Resources

Ratu Manoa said landowners, like himself, receive minimal payment, with only $4.50 for one cubic meter of gravel and...

Reinstate Body That Monitors Village Bylaws, Says Osea Kasami
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Reinstate Body That Monitors Village Bylaws, Says Osea Kasami

Ra Bosevanua chairman Osea Kasami is calling for the reinstatement of a village bylaw monitoring body, in light of t...

Selection Of GCC Members Must Be Carefully Considered
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Selection Of GCC Members Must Be Carefully Considered

The selection of representatives of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) meet must be carefully considered so that they...

Great Council Of Chiefs Has Lost Its Meaning: Mosese Volavola
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Great Council Of Chiefs Has Lost Its Meaning: Mosese Volavola

The Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) has lost its meaning and significance as it no longer serves its original purpose ...

Students Plea For Independence Of GCC
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Students Plea For Independence Of GCC

Student Fina Tamanisaqa addressed the importance of independence and transparency for the GCC now that it has been a...

Headman: Do Away With Equal Distribution Of Lease Money
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Headman: Do Away With Equal Distribution Of Lease Money

Lomolomo Village headman Jolame Nailaruwai claimed that there was no consultation before the implementation of the e...

Minister Vasu Clarifies Representatives For The Great Council Of Chiefs
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Minister Vasu Clarifies Representatives For The Great Council Of Chiefs

Members of the Bose Levu Vaka Turaga, also known as the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC), do not need to be traditional...

Tailevu Build-Up To Great Council Of Chiefs Meet Gains Momentum
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Tailevu Build-Up To Great Council Of Chiefs Meet Gains Momentum

Spokesperson for the Turaga na Vunivalu, na Tui Kaba, the Tunitoga, Aisea Komaitai, said every village and district ...

Tailevu Gear Up For GCC
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Tailevu Gear Up For GCC

The Province of Tailevu has stepped up to cater for the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) meeting that will take place o...

Challenges Of Separating Chiefs From Politics
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Challenges Of Separating Chiefs From Politics

It would be ideal that when the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) sits again this year after a 11-year hiatus that it wo...

Shine A Light: Chiefs Must Be Inclusive- Kepa
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Shine A Light: Chiefs Must Be Inclusive- Kepa

“Governments come and go in four years, eight years, 16 years. What people want is stability. The vanua can give a...

Remove Party Politics From GCC: Jone Usamate
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Remove Party Politics From GCC: Jone Usamate

Opposition Member of Parliament, Jone Usamate, has called on the coalition Government to remove all party politics f...

PM: GCC To Meet  Soon
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PM: GCC To Meet Soon

 The Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu, will “initially” chair the revived Great Council of Chiefs (G...

Unity Fiji Manifesto Highlights: Restore  Gcc And Solution To Eradicate Poverty
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Unity Fiji Manifesto Highlights: Restore Gcc And Solution To Eradicate Poverty

Unity Fiji has plans to restore the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC).

Great Council Of Chiefs ‘Irrelevant’
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Great Council Of Chiefs ‘Irrelevant’

“My Government is an inclusive Government with representatives from various backgrounds and ensures that our discu...

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