New Policy New Roko Tui - What a Sham by an Illegal Regime

Provinces have new Roko Tui
Thursday, May 14, 2009

PROVINCIAL offices now have their new Roko Tui after a new policy on the posts by the Indigenous Affairs Ministry came into effect. The policy says no person is to serve as roko is his or her province.

In Lau, the new Roko Tui is Ratu Josefa Navakaroko, who previously served in his home province, Naitasiri. Ratu Josefa has been replaced by Peni Sokia who was Roko Tui Lau. Samisoni Tuilawaki has been demoted to Assistant Roko for Namosi while Sakiusa Karavaki has been given the Roko Tui post. In Serua, Setefano Osonamoli has replaced Ratu Vananalagi Vesikula. Roko Tui Tailevu Joape Nalatu, from Nadroga will continue in the position. For Kadavu, Osipati Tuicalau has been replaced by Vuniyali Dawai from Nadi. The ministry is yet to confirm the Roko Tui Cakaudrove but acting in the position is Penijamini Tokaduadua. In Lomaiviti, the post is held by Ratu Etonia Seru, eldest son of the late Tui Levuka, Ratu Kolinio Rokotuinaceva. In Nadroga, Viliame Naburenivalu from Ba replaced Lote Naitasewa who has retired from active service.