'Political dynamics in Fiji are unpredictable': Will Ratu Tevita Mara step into politics?

'Political dynamics in Fiji are unpredictable': Will Ratu Tevita Mara step into politics?

A Fijian political commentator predicts "it's likely" the "humble" son of Fiji's first prime minister "will be approached" to enter politics once he gains chiefly status.

Fiji to witness historic Tui Lau installation

Tomorrow, Fiji will witness history repeat itself exactly 56 years since the last installation of a paramount chief of Lau. Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Lutunauga Mara will be installed as the Tui Lau, Sau ni Vanua o Lau. This was the same title held by his father, the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara who was also […]

Chief returns | Silence greets return of chief

Silence fell across Narocivo Village at first light yesterday as the people of Maumi prepared to witness the installation of Ratu Tevita Lutunauga Kapaiwai Uluilakeba Mara as the Tui Nayau. The long-anticipated ceremony began well before sunrise, with women of the village respectfully preparing the chiefly path from Valelevu and readying the sacred attire and iSalasiga. The men of the Maumi clan stepped away from their daily work to uphold their…