Ratu Tevita Vakalalabure (1927 – 6 May 2005)[1] was a Fijian chief and politician.

Ratu Vakalalabure held the chiefly title of Vunivalu of Natewa, one of the three senior titles in Cakaudrove Province.[1] He served as a Senator in the 1990s, becoming President of the Senate before winning the Cakaudrove West Fijian Communal Constituency in the House of Representatives in a byelection in 1996.[1] He was also a member of the Great Council of Chiefs.[1]

Vakalalabure was the father of eight children, including Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, who became Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2001, and subsequently served a prison sentence for his involvement in the 2000 Fijian coup d'état. Ratu Rakuita was released from prison to attend his father's funeral.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Vakalalabure dies". Fiji Times. 7 May 2006. p. 2 – via EBSCOHost.
  2. ↑ "Prisoner released for dad's funeral". Fiji Times. 16 May 2006. p. 3 – via EBSCOHost.


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