Sakeasi Dikota, former Aide-de-Camp to Ratu Mara (1992-1994): 'Something that I learnt from Ratu Mara was his adherence to time .. he was a stickler for keeping up the time .. he was never, never late ... and he would ensure that all programmes were not late by a minute. Protocol was also high on his list of priority. I also admired his art of dressing immaculately ... he was always dressed according to the occasion ... something that young people can learn from him.'

Mahendra Chaudhry, Prime Minister (1999-2000). The following quotes are from a condolence message that Chaudhry sent out on 19 April 2004, after learning of Ra…

Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, Vice-President of Fiji (2005-): 'Ratu Mara is a man who stands for the truth, he hated lies.'

Laisenia Qarase, Prime Minister of Fiji (2000-): 'For as long as many of us could remember, he dominated our national life. His leadership was marked by discip…

I have a lot of respect for tough coaches.

There are very many characteristics which go into making a model civil servant. Prominent among them are probity, industry, good sense, good habits, good tempe…

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