Traditional apology to Government

A traditional apology was presented to the Government of Fiji by the people of Gasele and Nauciwai in Yale, Kadavu for the involvement of its villagers in illegal activities.

The apology was presented by Paula Bulivou the Turaga ni Mataqali Yavusamatai for the Yavusa Niubuto in Gasele during the Fiji Police Force Community Outreach Awareness in Kadavu last week, held in partnership with the ITaukei Affairs Ministry and other Government departments.

Bulivou said the involvement of their youths in illegal activities has portrayed a bad image not only for the two respective villages but for Kadavu as a whole.

He assured the delegation that steps were being actively pursued to discuss how to work with stakeholders in tackling the illegal trade.

In accepting the traditional apology on behalf of the Government, the Divisional Police Commander South Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pita Keni acknowledged the vanua’s support towards efforts in combating illicit drugs for the sake of the future generation.