The City of Lautoka in the west of Fiji Islands and second largest business centre in Fiji behind the nation's capital city of Suva, is to celebrate in 2007 a 30 year milestone since being declared a 'city' in February 1977.

The city has developed much since its modest beginning in 1903 when the Wharf and Sugar Mill were established. Originally created by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company Ltd (CSR), Lautoka is proud of its achievements. The shopping heart is a mixture of Indian, Fijian and Chinese stores, gradually giving way to larger and more modern stores such as the new Sugar Mall and Jacks. It is, of course, a focal point for the sugar cane industry in this region, as well as timber and pine chips, but it also welcomes visiting cruise liners, and sailing vessels.

Geographically it is a pleasant residential area also, with a backdrop of hills creating the perfect spot for homes that overlook the City centre and wharf with views of the blue and turquoise ocean dotted with the islands of the Mamanuca group and Yasawa group.