Laws surprise rural mariners

WAILEVU West Villagers in Cakaudrove that underwent a Boat Master and Safety Awareness at Sea workshop recently said they were surprised to discover their actions daily violated marine laws. One hundred and eight villagers of Naiqaqi, Nasereci, Laucala and Valeni were the latest villages in the country to undergo this training. Apolosi Turaga, the Natovatu clan leader at Naiqaqi Village said it was a surprise to learn a boat operator cannot speed by a villager, or stand while... [read full story]