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Late Vuda Paramount Chief Honored as 'Chief of the People'

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The late Vuda Paramount Chief, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, was remembered as a man of his word who served his people until the end.
  • His funeral service was attended by Fiji's President, Cabinet Ministers, and other dignitaries.
  • The installation of the new Vuda Paramount Chief is scheduled for tomorrow.

The late Vuda Paramount Chief, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, was honored as a "chief of the people" during his funeral service. Tui Nawaka, Ratu Joeli Bulu Derenalagi Naevo, delivered an emotional eulogy, describing Ratu Eparama as a man of integrity who resolved numerous issues during his tenure as Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council.

The late Vuda Paramount Chief, Tui Vuda Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, was a chief of the people.

— Tui Nawaka, Ratu Joeli Bulu Derenalagi NaevoDelivering the eulogy during the funeral service of the late Tui Vuda.

Naevo emphasized that the late chief dedicated himself to his people until his final moments, ensuring the continued prosperity of the vanua of Vuda under his leadership. Ratu Eparama was laid to rest at the Sautabu of Burenivalu in Viseisei, Vuda.

He resolved many issues during his tenure as Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council.

— Tui Nawaka, Ratu Joeli Bulu Derenalagi NaevoDescribing the late Tui Vuda's leadership.

The funeral service drew a significant gathering, including the President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, various Cabinet Ministers, members of the Great Council of Chiefs, representatives from different vanua, and members of the business community. The installation ceremony for the new Vuda Paramount Chief is anticipated to occur tomorrow.

He served his people until the very end, and under his leadership, the vanua of Vuda continued to thrive.

— Tui Nawaka, Ratu Joeli Bulu Derenalagi NaevoPaying tribute to the late Tui Vuda's dedication.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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