Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
19 March, 2026, 3:04 am
Central - 23°C Clouds
19 March, 2026, 3:04 am Central - 23°C Clouds

Approval given for late Archbishop Mataca’s entombment

Approval given for late Archbishop Mataca’s entombment

By Tokasa Rainima and Akuila Cama
10/07/2014

The Catholic Church in Fiji has confirmed that the green light has been given to bury the late Archbishop Emeritus Petero Mataca in the new tomb at the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

This is after the Suva City Council and the Ministry of Health officials inspected the new tomb yesterday.

Communications Coordinator of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Suva, Leca Vunibobo says the Commissioner Central’s office has given the approval with a certificate following the inspection of the new tomb.

Meanwhile, the government delegation led by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama presented their ireguregu yesterday on behalf of the people of Fiji.

The Methodist and Anglican churches presented their ireguregu yesterday as well.

Relatives of the late Archbishop from his village in Vuaki, Yasawa, Catholic Teacher’s Association, Western Region Parish, Northern Region Parish and the Tui Suva also presented their i-reguregu yesterday.

The funeral will be held at 10am tomorrow.

FEATURE NEWS
Rokoika calls JSC ‘grog swipers’ in High Court evidence
Evidence presented in the form of recordings in the High Court states that Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika hates to deal with the Judicial Serv...
5 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Rokoika calls JSC ‘grog swipers’ in High Court evidence
Evidence presented in the form of recordings in the High Court states that Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika hates to deal with the Judicial ...
5 hours ago

Individual apprehended by Police officers at New Wing of Govt Buildings
An individual was apprehended earlier today by Police officers on duty at the New Wing of the Government Buildings.The Office of the Prime Minister ...
7 hours ago

Investigation file into the death of 35 year old Richard Mock still with the ODPP
The investigation file into the death of 35 year old Richard Mock, which was submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in May ...
9 hours ago

Govt launches strategic roadmap to strengthen national security and cyber resilience
The Government of Fiji has taken a major step toward strengthening national security and digital resilience with the launch of the Ministry of ...
10 hours ago

Tertiary students charged with Nauluvatu murder remanded
The three tertiary students who were charged with the murder of a 30-year-old man at Nauluvatu on Sunday morning have been remanded in custody.Aisake ...
10 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
13 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
20 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
20 days ago

TOP