A leading Fijian judge who was elevated by Late king George V of Tonga as a kingdom’s lawlord has died after a short illness.
Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, 59, was Nauru Chief Justice and a former Fiji Vice President.
He was appointed to the Life Peerage in the Kingdom of Tonga in Jnuary 2010.
He held the title of Lord Madraiwiwi Tangatatonga.
Right now Kaniva News provides a free, politically independent, bilingual news service for readers around the world that is absolutely unique. We are the largest New Zealand-based Tongan news service, and our stories reach Tongans wherever they are round the world. But as we grow, there are increased demands on Kaniva News for translation into Tongan on our social media accounts and for the costs associated with expansion. We believe it is important for Tongans to have their own voice and for Tongans to preserve their language, customs and heritage. That is something to which we are strongly committed. That’s why we are asking you to consider sponsoring our work and helping to preserve a uniquely Tongan point of view for our readers and listeners.
