Northern Division, Fiji Explained

The Northern Division is one of four Divisions into which Fiji's fourteen Provinces are grouped for local government purposes.^[1] The administrative centre of the Division, where main governmental departments are located, is Labasa.^{[1] [2]}

The Northern Division covers three Provinces: Macuata, Cakaudrove, and Bua, and includes the entire island of Vanua Levu. This is based on the decisions of the traditional Fijian Provinces, as well as administrative considerations. Excluding the Lau Islands, which form part of the Eastern Division, the Northern Division is coextensive with the Tovata Confederacy.

Notable Fijian leaders from the Northern Division include Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, the first President of the Fijian republic (1987–1993). Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is also from the Northern Division. Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, the current President of Fiji, is from the Northern Division.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fiji . Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards . 30 May 2023 . [...] the country is divided into four districts for purposes of administration: the central district, based in Nausori, the northern district, based in Labasa, the eastern district, based in Levuka and the western district, based in Lautoka..
2. Stephen Yeo . February 2001 . A Review of Flooding in Macuata Province, Fiji Islands - April 2000 . . 3 . 328 . 6 August 2023 . [...] Labasa Town, the administrative centre for the Northern Division..