Jovesa Sovasova

Ratu Jovesa Daurua Tana Sovasova (c. 1942 – 7 April 2005) was a Fijian chief.[1][2][3] He held the title of Tui Vitogo, or Paramount Chief of Vitogo district in Lautoka, Ba Province.[4] He held the title from 30 June 1970 till his death.

In his funeral eulogy, Lautoka police chief Rusiate Saini praised Ratu Jovesa Sovasova for his efforts to foster cooperative relationships for economic and social prosperity.[3] He also supported economic development projects in housing, policing, and electrification.

He was succeeded by his younger brother, Ratu Viliame Sovasova.[2] In 2025, Ratu Jone Sovasova, the eldest son of Ratu Jovesa Tana Sovasova, was installed as Tui Vitogo.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Reijeli Kikau (28 October 2006). "Fijian loans queried". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 24 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  2. 1 2 "Villager arrested for hitting elder". The Fuji Times. 18 May 2006. Retrieved 24 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  3. 1 2 Naivaluwaqa, Timothy (22 April 2005). "Police lament the loss of the Tui Vitogo". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 24 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  4. ↑ Naivaluwaqa, Timothy (29 October 2004). "Council rejects support for party". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 24 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  5. ↑ Nai, Mereleki (7 May 2024). "Vitogo to Install Chief". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  6. ↑ Boila, Sainiani (29 November 2025). "Vitogo installs new chief". FBC News. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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