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Unaisi Ratubalavu
25 February, 2021, 11:45 pm
Jack Pai protests against
police and Suva City
Council in 1984. He
was part of 200 market
vendors who protested
against the move by the
SCC to have them moved
to clear the main road and
taxi stand. Picture: FILE
SCUFFLES broke out at the Suva market when Suva City Council (SCC) staff and police tried to move vendors selling their produce on the roadside, as published in The Fiji Times of June 16, 1984.
Police were called in as about 600 vendors threatened council staff who tried to move them into what used to be a private car park.
The SCC staff sought the help of police but the vendors were adamant about not moving until they were given specific spots at the market complex to sell from.
Talebula Kate
10 February, 2021, 1:56 pm
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama bids his farewell to the late Jese Mucunabitu as the hearse is about to leave the FMF gymnasium for Logani-Sebi road for burial. Picture: SUPPLIED/
Legendary vocalist, Jese Mucunabitu who is one of Fiji’s greatest singers and entertainers of all time was finally laid to rest today at Natila near his residence along Logani-Sebi road in Tailevu.
The FMF gymnasium this morning was packed with mourners from all walks of life to pay their last respects to one of Fiji’s iconic singers.
Heartfelt eulogies were delivered at the home going service which was attended by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Roko Tui Bau, Ratu Timoci Taniela, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau, Ratu Tu’uakitau Cokanauto and his brother Ratu Keni Vuiyasawa.