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[citation needed] Fiji's first newspaper, [4] the Fiji Times, which is still in operation today, was founded in Levuka in 1869. Levuka's Royal Hotel is the oldest hotel [4] in the South Pacific still operating. Historians have not ascertained its exact age, but records show that it was in existence by the early 1860s.
Poulaphouca Reservoir, officially Pollaphuca (from Irish Poll a' Phúca, meaning 'the Púca's hole'), [1] [2] is an active reservoir (for both water supply and electricity generation) and area of wild bird conservation in west County Wicklow, Ireland named after the Poulaphouca waterfall on its south-western end where the water exits the lake.
The capital of the division is Levuka, [1] on the Ovalau island. Other islands in the division include Kadavu, Gau, Koro, Nairai, Moala, Matuku, Vatu Vara, Naitaba, Mago, Cicia, Tuvuca, Lakeba, Vanua Vatu, Oneata, Vuaqava, Kabara, Moce, and Fulaga. The division is the largest by area (including the sea), but has the smallest land area.
Near Tubou is the village of Levuka; not to be confused with its namesake – Fiji's old capital – Levuka on Lakeba is home to a fishing tribe whose ancestors came from Bau Island. Another significant village is Nasaqalau , located in the northern part of Lakeba.
Ireland Pollaphuca dam 53°07′01″N 6°35′14″W / 53.11694°N 6.58722°W / 53.11694; -6.58722 Poulaphouca , officially Pollaphuca ( Irish : Poll an Phúca , meaning 'the Púca 's hole'), [ 1 ] [ 2 ] is the name of a waterfall and bridge on the River Liffey between County Wicklow and County Kildare
Well-known natives of Lomaiviti include Mosese Qionibaravi CMG (10 September 1938 – 22 September 1987) was a civil servant and politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1973 until his death, also holding the offices of Speaker of the House, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister.
The latter three villages are located on the coast of Ovalau. The paramount Chief of the Tikina of Lovoni which includes six villages is the Tui Wailevu the Vunivalu. The Lovoni Village Road is used by the inhabitants to access the nearby town of Levuka. [1] Pacific boas can be found near the villages and are considered as delicacies. [2]
Pages in category "Levuka" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...