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THE chairman of the bose vanua of Bua Ratu Orisi
Baleitavea has clarified that concerns over depleted marine resources in
the i qoliqoli (traditional fishing grounds) of Navakasiga was
highlighted at the chiefly meeting in Nabouwalu two months ago.
Ratu Orisi also clarified that representatives of Navakasiga had
informed the bose vanua that they noticed lesser number of fish and
marine life in their area.
"The representatives told the meeting
that the marine resources in the area were affected claiming the bauxite
(mining) as a contributing factor," he said. "The matter was
discussed among the chiefs in the province and we later resorted to the
media so relevant authorities could look into the matter."
Ratu Orisi said it was important that the worries and concerns of the people of Bua be highlighted and attended to. "Whether
it is evidence or other matters, what's important is that our people's
voices are heard and recognised through attending to their concerns.
They have lived in the areas all their lives and only they will know the
difference."
It was earlier reported a group of villagers in Bua
raised their concerns over depleted marine resources in their i qoliqoli
blaming bauxite as a contributing factor.
The villagers of Naiviqiri district took their concerns to the chiefs of Bua asking for their assistance in resolving the issue. District
representative Salacieli Tuala earlier claimed that bauxite accidently
spilled into the sea during the loading process was harming marine life.
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