Tag: state funeral
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Tonga to fly national flags at half-mast for Fiji’s former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s state funeral
Flagpoles across the Kingdom of Tonga will dip to half-mast in a solemn tribute on April 17, 2026. The move honors Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, a Pacific… Read more
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King Tupou VI Arrives in Fiji for State Funeral of Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Emphasizing Fiji–Tonga Royal Ties
King Tupou VI’s arrival in Fiji sets the tone for a week of royal tributes in mourning for Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. A showcase of enduring Fiji-Tonga… Read more
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RFMF to lead Bau Island preparations for state funeral of former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Logistics are being mapped for a former president’s state funeral, with military planners guiding recon, temporary infrastructure, and ceremonial arrangements. Officials say the preparations will blend… Read more
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Fiji to Hold State Funeral for Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau with Suva Procession, Albert Park Service and Bau Island Burial
Fiji readies a countrywide farewell for former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, as a meticulously planned state funeral and public tributes blend ceremony, tradition, and national unity. Read more
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Fiji Prepares for Reguregu and State Funeral of Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Fiji prepares a traditional reguregu and a state funeral for former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, a leader whose career spanned diplomacy, security, and bold public health… Read more