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This article lists the heads of state of Fiji, from the establishment of the Kingdom of Fiji in 1871 to the present day. Currently, the head of state of Fiji is the president of the republic, appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the Constitution of 2013. [1] The current president is Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.
The president of Fiji is the head of state of the Republic of Fiji. The president is appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution. [1] Although not entirely a figurehead, the role of president in the government is largely ceremonial, but there are important reserve powers that may be exercised in ...
Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, CF (pronounced [ɰiliame mɛiβalili katoniβere]; born 20 April 1964) is a Fijian chief and politician.He served as the President of Fiji from 2021 to 2024. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He has been chief of Macuata Province since 2013, succeeding his older brother Aisea Katonivere ; [ 3 ] he was previously involved in ...
The Fiji Village news service reported on 23 February 2006 that some chiefs wished to nominate Lalabalavu for the office of President or Vice-President in the 2006 presidential election. When the Great Council of Chiefs met on 8 March, however, it reelected unopposed Ratu Josefa Iloilo and Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi as President and Vice-President ...
An indirect election was held in Fiji on 31 October 2024, in which members of parliament elected the president.Incumbent Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was nominated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka following the withdrawal of the previous nominee, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.
The residence is located south of Fiji Museum, with the main entrance on Queen Elizabeth Drive, near the Great Council of Chiefs complex.. The building is closed to the public, but a highlight of tourist visits to Suva is the changing of the guard ceremony during the first week of each month.
Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli, President of Fiji (since 2009) and former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Parliamentary Speaker, and Cabinet Minister Nandan, Satya , Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (1996–present)
On 12 October 2015, Konrote resigned from Parliament after being elected as President of Fiji. [10] He was sworn in on 12 November 2015. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex ate at the State dinner at the GPH with Parliament Speaker Dr. Jiko Luveni , President Jioji Konrote and First Lady Sarote, on 23 October 2018.