Many Lives Lost—No Inquiry
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From Our Own Correspondent SUVA, July 26.
AVERY pertinent article in the local press has drawn attention to the carelessness our legal authorities have shown over the loss of the “Rogo voka”.
This vessel, a small launch, was lost three months ago. with only three sur vivors out of a complement of over 20, on a passage between Vanua Levu and Viti Levu. There has been no Government inquiry into the circumstances of the loss, though there is a strong suggestion that she was carrying more passengers than was safe for her size.
Possibly, the passengers were carried as friends, without charge, in which case there is no . legal offence. On the other hand, the loss of some 20 lives is surely a matter for official concern.