Reverend Tevita Nawadra, the former president of the Methodist Church, has passed away at the age of 73. The Church confirmed the news of his death in a statement issued by the general-secretary. Reverend Nawadra was elected as president in August 2014 and previously served as the Church’s general-secretary. Reverend Jolame Lasawa, the current general-secretary, announced that funeral arrangements would be discussed, with additional information to be provided on the iTaukei radio program ‘Raici Jisu Matua’ this Sunday.