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	Lautoka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lautoka is known as the Sugar City because of its cane belt areas.
		Captain William Bligh spotted and roughly charted the coasts of Lautoka while making his epic voyage to Timor, in the wake of the Mutiny on the Bounty in which he and a few sailors loyal to him were thrown overboard and cast adrift on a life boat.
		Incorporated as a town in 1929, Lautoka was proclaimed a city on 25 February 1977.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lautoka (381 words)

	Lautoka City - Fiji Visitors Bureau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Bligh of HMS “ Bounty” made rough charts of the shores of Lautoka and the mountains in its background while sailing past the west coast of Fiji.
		Lautoka city has 120km of roads almost all sealed, proper drains, well planned subdivisions and buildings constructed to the local building standards.
		Lautoka boasts beautiful clear blue skies and two seasons annually May to september is cool and dry and October to April the hot and wet season.
	www.fijifvb.gov.fj /activity/listing/lautoka.htm (1087 words)

	CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
		Lautoka has countless natural treasures and unmolested habitats that are simply glorious.
		Except for the seaport, which is the second busiest in Fiji, the rest of the city is quiet and unhurried.
		Sugar is the official crop of Lautoka, and September is the best time of the year to visit, as the entire town celebrates the enchanting Sugar Festival.
	www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=243 (265 words)

	Lautoka Fiji Tahiti/South Pacific - Cruise Reivews.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Climate and current weather information for Lautoka Fiji: Lautoka enjoys a tropical South Sea maritime climate without great extremes of heat or cold and is a perfect holiday destination, especially for those trying to escape the severe northern hemisphere winters.
		Lautoka has an efficient bus service that is popular with locals and tourists alike.
		Lautoka sugar mill (largest in the country), Vatukoula Goldmine, Yaqara cattle farming, Natural Waters of Fiji, Ellington Wharf, Penang Sugar mill, Bilibili rafting, waterfall and culture tour, island cruise.
	www.cruise-reviews.com /port_info/port_detail.asp?fPortID=273 (938 words)

	Fiji Islands: Hoist for Trade - ADB Review - ADB.org
		The timing of the improvements is propitious as the Fiji Islands are poised to return to a steady 4% annual growth after the coup crises of 1987 and 2000 and the backwash of the Asian financial crisis.
		At Lautoka, on the sunnier, western side of the main island of Viti Levu, the plan is to double the length of the wharf, expanding the number of berths from one to three.
		Exports through Lautoka are also on the rise, particularly of mineral water to the United States, in addition to raw sugar, molasses, wood chips, fertilizer, and timber.
	www.adb.org /Documents/Periodicals/ADB_Review/2003/vol35_5/hoist_trade.asp (1038 words)

	Fiji
		Lautoka is the main urban center for Fijians of Indian descent, and it is the capital of the sugar cane industry.
		Cruising Permit: Also in Lautoka is the office of the Commissioner, where one may secure a cruising permit to visit the islands of the Mamanuca and Yasawa Groups of western Fiji.
		The Lautoka office does not issue cruising permits for any of the islands south or east of the mainland (such as Kadavu, the Lau Group, or Taveuni); one must travel to Suva (either by boat or via 3-hour taxi or bus ride from Lautoka) to get a permit that covers all of Fiji.
	www.heartsong3.com /fiji.htm (2488 words)

	Fiji A-Z Visitors Guide - labasa, lailai, language, lautoka, lomaiviti, lovo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lautoka is 24km up the coast from Nadi Airport (hop a bus or a taxi will only cost about F$25 each way).
		Lautoka is known as the ‘Sugar City’ because of its mill and wharf access.
		Incidentally, the name ‘Lautoka’ comes from a legend that two local chiefs were fighting on Farquar’s Point - one chief found himself on the receiving end of a spear and screamed ‘Lau-toka’, which means literally, ‘spear-hit’.
	www.fijiatoz.com /l.html (672 words)

	North Shore (Viti Levu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lautoka is a major commercial and administrative centre.
		A visit to the bustling Lautoka marketplace is also well worthwhile, for all sorts of fresh produce is sold and it's where bargaining is a way of life and lots of fun.
		The Lautoka Sugar Mill itself employ about 1300 people and majority of them are the ratepayers and residents of Lautoka.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /fiji/about_destin/north_shore.asp (595 words)

	Navosa 16 Lautoka 10, Telecom Fiji Cup 2002 - Teivovo.com
		Lautoka lost balls in the line-outs and looked a bit shaky in the scrums as Navosa were fired up in attack.
		Fiji ‘A’; squad member Atunaisa Vunivalu missed two penalties in the opening five minutes for Lautoka offsides before Lautoka opened the score with a try to blindside flanker Lemeki Ciri after a break from Bill B Satala, playing at fly-half.
		Lautoka secretary Suka Rabitu said his team couldn’t do much and they had so many new players on the field and several regular players were not available for training.
	www.teivovo.com /tfc/2002_results/0629_navosa_lautoka.html (339 words)

	Fiji Travel Journal
		The boat trip to Lautoka was pretty bad, made worse by the petrol fumes and the fact that all the windows had to be closed due to the splashes of the waves.
		However, we survived and my sea-sickness improved as we got nearer to Lautoka, where the waters are calmer due to the long coral reefs.
		From Lautoka we took the local bus to Nadi for $1.36 (to be precise!).
	www.suzannestravels.com /round-the-world/journalfiji.html (2947 words)

	Centre News and Announcements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The USP Lautoka Campus will be a hive of activities from February 20 to February 26, 2006 when the student orientation will kick start the 2006 academic year.
		This is the first time Lautoka Campus will be hosting the student orientation for a week and it also the first of its kind to be hosted in Rakiraki, Tavua and Sigatoka.
		The USP Lautoka Campus in conjunction with the Continuing and Community Education Centre organized a seminar on “Being and Becoming - The Fijian Today” held on Friday 9 December, 2005 at the Waterfront Hotel.
	www.usp.ac.fj /dflwest/CentreNews.htm (472 words)

	Typhoon Havens Handbook for the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans (U) UNCLASSIFIED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lautoka Harbor (Figure I-3, Figure I-4, and Figure I-5) is situated behind Vio Island on the northwest coast of Vita Levu Island.
		The maximum size vessel to enter the Port of Lautoka was the Canberra, 44,807 GRT, 820.3 ft (250 m) long, with a 34.1 ft (10.4 m) draft.
		Pilotage is compulsory in the Port of Lautoka and the Pilot boards at about 1 nmi seaward of Navula Passage, approximately 25 nmi south of the Port (17°56.2'S 177°11'E).
	pao.cnmoc.navy.mil /pao/Heavyweather/thh_nc/fiji/lautoka/text/sect2.htm (769 words)

	Fiji : Sights And Activities - Scenic Highlights - Lautoka City
		Sugar cane is the major industry of Fiji and Lautoka is the base.
		Netball/ Volleyball/ Basketball & Tennis (Lautoka City Council’s Multipurpose Courts).
		First Landing resort was built on this idyllic historic site located next to Vuda Point Yacht Marina, sitting beachside on 6 acres of exotic tropical gardens with...
	www.tropicalfiji.com /sights_and_activities/scenic_highlights/lautoka.asp (653 words)

	Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) :: Lautoka WCC third to open
		The third local centre to be established in Fiji was opened in Lautoka on December 7, 1996 by the First Secretary of the New Zealand Embassy, Isabel Calvert.
		Like the other two smaller centres, Ba and Labasa, the Centre operates on a part-time basis from 10am to 2p.m., from Monday to Friday, and is staffed by two part-time counsellors and an administrative officer, who also serves as a part-time counsellor.
		The Centre came into being through the tireless effort of a group of women who were concerned about the lack of services in Lautoka to support women and children who are victims of violence.
	www.fijiwomen.com /index.php?id=994 (332 words)

	Welcome to AVIS Fiji
		Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city with a population of nearly 44,000.
		Queens Wharf, Fiji's second port is located in Lautoka.
		Viseisei village is nearby, was the home of the Late Dr Timoci Bavadra whose government was deposed by the coup in 1987.
	www.avis.com.fj /tours/lautoka.html (142 words)

	Lautoka Campus Receives Grant From The British High Commission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Assisting schools leavers develop their potential is one of the plans of the USP Lautoka Campus under its Continuing and Community Education Programme and this has resulted in a grant from the British High Commission to make this possible.
		Mr Veramu said that USP Lautoka Campus currently works in partnership with various Government departments, NGOs, Provincial Councils and communities in the West.
		The grant would be very useful in facilitating continuing education programmes to develop the full potential of young people in the West.
	www.usp.ac.fj /dflwest/archive/251105.htm (437 words)

	FIJI’S LAUTOKA GAINS POPULARITY WITH CRUISE VISITORS - February 10, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, Feb. 9) - Lautoka’s reputation as a favored destination in Fiji for cruise ships is growing and local shipping agencies continue to receive bookings and inquiries for visits or transits for the year.
		Ali said Lautoka continues to grow in popularity with cruise liners, as more travelers demand a visit to a tropical destination.
		Ali said even though Fiji, as a whole, had become a top spot for tourists, Lautoka's reputation as a cruise destination had grown because of its favorable climate and friendly people.
	pidp.eastwestcenter.org /pireport/2006/February/02-10-17.htm (158 words)

	Lautoka, Fiji
		At the end of the day we could swim in the ocean (we were anchored off Saweni Bay, south of Lautoka) for a refreshing wash off.
		So now morning tea is over, Jon has finished cutting a rusty old lock off the stainless steel chain painter in the dinghy (left over from Caribbean days when we had to chain the dinghy to keep it from being stolen) and we’re ready to go to town, together, for the first time in weeks.
		Then we’ll be happy to relax in the shade of a verandah, sip a cold beer, and indulge in a good curry lunch at the Northern Club -- I have my little baggie of cat food (which I found when cleaning a locker!) to feed the skinny little fl cat at the club.
	www.hackingfamily.com /Sue/Logs/lautoka_fiji.htm (1642 words)

	Lautoka no longer the baby blues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Association president Iqbal Khan said his players have now grown up and are matured enough to tackle any soccer team in the country.
		Khan said that Lautoka will be out to prove the soccer fans wrong this weekend as no one has predicted them to win this year's Fiji Bitter Fact.
		Lautoka which last won the tournament in 2003 opens its 2005 tournament campaign against Rewa tomorrow evening.
	www.fijivillage.com /artman/publish/article_19685.shtml (76 words)

	FijiTravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Waterfront Hotel is located on the foreshore of Lautoka Bay, near the commercial centre and offers quality accommodation at reasonable rates.
		An option for those who want to explore the Lautoka markets and not be rushed on the day of a cruise departure.
		Located on the foreshore of Lautoka City, 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport and convenient to Lautoka's commercial centre - The Waterfront Hotel is the pride of Lautoka.
	www.fijitravel.com /resortDetails.asp?grID=97&resID=390 (159 words)

	Nadi : Side Trips : Lautoka \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Those who spend a few hours looking around this pleasant town of broad avenues and shady sidewalks are greeted by towering royal palms marching in a long, orderly row down the middle of Vitogo Parade, the main drag running from the harbor to the heart of town.
		The duty-free shops and other stores along Vitogo Parade mark the boundary of Lautoka's business district; behind them are several blocks of stores and the lively Lautoka Market, which doubles as the bus station and is second in size only to Suva's Municipal Market.
		The Fiji Sugar Corporation's huge mill was built in 1903 and is one of the largest crushing operations in the southern hemisphere.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/nadi/0351027795.html (450 words)

	Lautoka Hostels, Fiji Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Lautoka, Fiji, South ...
		From here you will be able to check availability and make a secure hostel reservation for when you arrive in Fiji.
		The Cathay Hotel is centrally located near the heart of Fiji's second largest city, Lautoka.
		The range of accommodation offered has made it popular with both local business people and international travellers on their way to/from the outer islands.
	www.theglobalexplorer.com /fiji/hostels/lautoka.htm (231 words)

	Nadi-Lautoka Fiji, Fiji Resorts, Honeymoon Resort
		The real charm of this dry western side of the island is the mountain ranges inland from Nadi and Lautoka.
		Day trips to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant are also very popular for the ornamental orchids on display together with forest walks through botanical wonders.
		There are many tour operators offering trips to the Nausori Highlands, historical Veseisei village, and Fiji's second largest city of Lautoka.
	www.tropicalfiji.com /Resorts/regions/Nadi.asp (493 words)

	FIJI UNION WORKERS TO MARCH AGAINST LAUTOKA COUNCIL - November 18, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Fiji Trade Union Congress Western branch secretary Mohnish Dutt said yesterday that the District Officer had issued a permit and everything was in place for the march.
		Lautoka City is expected to come to a standstill when concerned ratepayers and union officials march through the town in protest against the Lautoka City Council.
		Dutt said it was unfortunate that the council had shown complete disrespect and disregard to all agreements, labor legislation and orders of the ministers for local government and labor.
	pidp.eastwestcenter.org /pireport/2004/November/11-18-12.htm (267 words)

	PPSEAWA International Bulletin - Lautoka, Fiji - 19 April 1997
		He thanked Dr. Fong for giving a talk at Lautoka Muslim College as much was reamed from that talk.
		Young people tend to talk to their friends but this often creates the situation of the blind leading the blind.
		In conclusion, while holding on to culture and tradition is important, Fiji's youth reveal the desperate need to change certain aspects of it, in particular the culture of silence.
	www.ppseawa.org /Reports/Teenagers/Fiji.html (1623 words)

	Fiji Hotel. Accommodation in Fiji - Lautoka Discounts for Reservation.
		Treasure Island Resort Lautoka Fiji is surrounded by a natural marine reserve and covered with lush tropical gardens.
		All Bures are air conditioned, feature contemporary tropical decor and ocean views (from the bure or your double hammock outside).
		Vomo Island Resort Lautoka Fiji is an island resort offering unique, luxurious facilities and recreational activities.
	www.holidaycity.com /fiji-lautoka (85 words)

	Tuvu Lautoka, Fiji Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Pacific Islands
		Fiji Holiday Home - Tucked away and nicely elevated on 5 acres of tranquil, lush tropical grounds overlooking Blighwater Bay, Tuvu Homestead is the perfect place for your Fiji holiday vacation or honeymoon.
		Only 40 minutes north of Fiji's Nadi Airport and just 15 minutes drive north of Lautoka City and away from crowded Fijian resorts, this is the perfect place for quiet contemplation and relaxation with no schedules to worry you.
		A wonderfully large covered patio at the front of the house is great for outdoor BBQ’s or as shady retreat.
	www.holidayhomes.co.nz /pacific_islands/fiji/2874.html (176 words)

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