Dokucas Naisseline

Dokucas Naisseline is the current chief of Guahma and high chief of Maré in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia.^[1] He acceded to the chieftaincy at the age of 33, following the abdication of his father Nidoïsh Naisseline on 6 June 2007.^[2] The Naisseline family has held the title of high chief since the 18th Century.^[2]

His official enthronement as high chief was attended by over 2,000 people. In the speech he delivered, he said: "I have not received any special preparation to take over my father, and I know it's a very heavy task laid upon me. My ambition today is to listen to people here and to be closer to their concerns."^[2]

Dokucas is a Kanak of the Nétché tribe.^[1]