DISCOVERING FIJI | Navosa, land of myth and prophecy

DISCOVERING FIJI | Navosa, land of myth and prophecy

TO understand the area of Viti Levu known as Colo Navosa requires one to first understand its name. The term ‘navosa’ evokes the image of bare ridges scorched by seasonal grass fires, a defining feature of the rugged highlands that form the watersheds of the Sigatoka and Ba Rivers. This isn’t a mere geographical label to the people who call Navosa home, but more of a badge of honour. Historically, when the province of Colo West was created, it w…