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Naiqama Lalabalavu

Ratu Naiqama Tawake Lalabalavu is a Fijian Paramount Chief and politician. He was the Minister for Lands and Minister for Mineral Resources in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, prior to his resignation on 7 April 2005. Following the parliamentary election held on 6-13 May 2006, he became Minister for Fijian Affairs, as well as Minister for Lands and Provincial Development. » Read more on Wikipedia.org

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Fijian island imposes traditional fishing ban
2012-06-26
Traditional chief, the Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has told Radio Australia's Pacific Beat program the move was necessary. "There is a shortage of fish ...
(ABC Online)
  1. Another Fijian tabu placed on fishing off Vanua Levu

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Bainimarama's grip tightens as he disbands 'divisive' council of chiefs
2012-03-14
"This is a sad day … for Fiji as a whole," said one of the chiefs, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Jenny Hayward-Jones, a Pacific expert with the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, said some Fijians believe the chiefs take too much from the community and give back ...
(The Canberra Times)
  1. Fiji's Bainimarama ends chiefs council, 130-year tradition

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Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs abolished
2012-03-14
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, head of the Tovata Confederacy, says the abolition of the GCC will have a significant impact on Fijian society and could impact on decisions about land. LALABALAVU: I feel sad, I think it's a sad day for the Chiefs, ...
(Radio Australia)
  1. GCC is part of our culture - Ratu Naiqama
  2. Fiji paramount chief suggests council's abolition may be over personal issues
  3. Fiji's military ruler disbands Great Council of Chiefs, says 130-year ...