Qaranivalu dedicates his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji
Rev Vatanitawake says to be part of a nationwide recognition is unforgettable

Qaranivalu dedicates his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji

Rev Vatanitawake says to be part of a nationwide recognition is unforgettable

By Iva Danford
Tuesday 06/10/2020
Fiji Scout Association Executive Commissioner Joji Qaranivalu and retired minister of the Methodist Church in Fiji Reverend Pauliasi Vatanitawake .

The Fiji Scout Association Executive Commissioner, Joji Qaranivalu has dedicated his Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal to all the scouts in Fiji.

Qaranivalu says being a scout has also been his pride and the highlight of his life.

He says we should be thankful for such a good community that we live in.

Qaranivalu also thanked the government for allowing scouts to be held in schools.

Meanwhile, the oldest retired minister of the Methodist Church in Fiji, Reverend Pauliasi Vatanitawake says he is thankful that people have appreciated his service in the Methodist Church.

90-year-old Vatanitawake says to be part of a nationwide recognition of this level is an unforgettable moment for him.


Former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry are among the people who have received commemorative medals for Fiji’s 50th anniversary of independence by the President Jioji Konrote.

The ceremony was held at State House yesterday.

Other recipients are former senior military officers, Major General Ioane Naivalurua and Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga, Fiji flag designer, Tessa McKenzie, former Methodist Church of Fiji President, Reverend Tevita Nawadra, former Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister, Taufa Vakatale, former Finance Minister, Sir James Ah Koy, former Home Affairs Minister, Joketani Cokanasiga, former Suva Lord Mayor, Ratu Peni Volavola, and businessman Kantilal Punja.

Former boxers, Alipate Korovou and Sakaraia Ve also received the medals.

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