Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
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Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Remembered as a Hands-On Leader in Fiji’s HIV Response
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau wore a red ribbon every day, turning quiet acts into a powerful message of dignity for people living with HIV. This tribute highlights a leader whose hands-on approach—from clinic visits to ensuring treatment access—helped normalize HIV in Fiji and across the Pacific. A reminder that steadfast compassion can shape policy, visibility, and…
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Fiji Mourns Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as Letters Demand Lasting Legacy and Public Accountability
Readers’ letters blend intimate memories of a late president with questions about lasting honors, including naming gestures and cultural nuance. They also raise fresh concerns about accountability—from a Saweni Beach incinerator proposal to policing of peaceful protests—showing a nation balancing mourning with civic scrutiny.
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Mataki-Bau Tribe Mobilizes to Sustain Ligatabu During Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Funeral Rites
During the final rites for the late Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the Mataki-Bau of Nakoroivau mobilize to nourish the ligatabu and support the attendants—a moving display of community duty and humility in iTaukei ceremonial life.
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Rewa and Bau Strengthen Kinship as Ro Teimumu Pays Tribute to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and the Naisogolaca Household
An enduring kinship between Rewa and Bau is celebrated in a tribute to a revered chief and the households that mentored him. A story of hospitality, shared history, and bonds that outlast generations.
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Final Bau Homecoming for Fiji’s Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Draws Tongan Royal Guests
On Bau Island, the late Ratu Epeli Nailatikau received a homecoming that fused tradition, youth and regional ties. From a guard of honour by Bau’s students to royal attendance from Tonga, the day closed under bright, symbolic sunshine.
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Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Remembered for Humble, Everyday Gestures as Tailevu Funeral Procession Passes
Along the Tailevu route, memories of a former president surface in the simplest of gestures—asking for fermented coconut, stopping by a home, sharing a smile. One resident recalls how such everyday kindness shaped a personal connection that outlived his public role. The farewell becomes a thread linking generations, a testament to a humble chief who…
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Fiji pays tribute to former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as a bridge-builder who unified a divided nation
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is remembered as a rare bridge-builder who steadied Fiji in its most difficult moments. A tribute casts his legacy as a call for dialogue and reconciliation, warning that progress rarely comes from perfect solutions. In a time of constitutional debate, the message endures: leadership that unites and stabilizes matters most.
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Tongan King Tupou VI Pays Condolence Visit at Fiji State House for Late Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
King Tupou VI makes a private stop at Fiji’s State House to pay respects to the late former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. The quiet moment among regional leaders hints at deep, enduring ties between Tonga and Fiji and a shared history that continues to shape the Pacific.
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Shoe Shiner Remembers Humble Fiji Ex-President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Beyond the public gaze, a former president kept his feet on the ground. A veteran shoe shiner recalls how Ratu Epeli Nailatikau would pause for a shine, share a joke, and treat him with genuine respect—moments that linger long after the final goodbye and remind us what leadership looks like in everyday kindness.
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Solemn Suva procession marks farewell to Fiji’s Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as he lies in state at Government House
Suva fell quiet as the flag-draped casket began its final journey, a somber procession that highlighted a lifetime of service—from military chief to president. Dignity, humility, and a deep connection with ordinary people framed the farewell, inviting reflection on a public servant who truly walked among them.