Rotuma Day

About two thousand Rotumans live on Rotuma, another ten thousand Rotumans in the greater Fiji area. Commenting on the decision, Joji Kotobalavu, Chief Executive of the Prime Minister's Bureau, said that her isle would always be a unique part of Fiji, which is recognised alongside the fourteen states. While he praised them for their disproportionately high performance and contribution to Fiji's economic and social growth, Employment Minister Kenneth Zinck praised the many Rotumans who have excelled in the areas of culture, health, economy and community.

Notices from FBC

The Rotuma Day is today commemorated on the isle with a powerful administration team. The permanent secretary in the Prime Minister's office, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua, will be the main visitor. Coka Apisalome reported from Rotuma. "On 13 May 1831, the isle of Rotuma was surrendered to Great Britain.

Today, 132 years later, Rotuma Day continues to mark the historic time. State Secretary in the Prime Minister's Bureau, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua, will soon be arriving on the MV Kiro to be the main guests of today's Celebration. Rotuma Police, headed by Inspector Semi Waqavonovono and Rotuma Islands Council officials, will accompany Colonel Pio from Oinafa Jetty to Lea'hava to begin the ceremony.

In the meantime, the various MINISTS and DEPARTMENTAL SECTIONS will carry out their various missions. A 30-strong group of doctors headed by CWM manager Ned Taito will conduct a free services programme for the Rotuma people."