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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 .
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 ...
From 1972 to 1987, the head of state of Fiji was Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Since 1987, the head of state has been the president of Fiji . Subcategories
Fiji's Head of State is the President.He is elected by Parliament of Fiji after nomination by the Prime Minister or the Leader of the Opposition, for a three-year term.. Although his role is largely an honorary one, modelled after that of the British Monarchy, the President has certain "reserve powers" that may be used in the event of a national
For a list of heads of state taking dates of independence into account, see List of heads of state by diplomatic precedence. Acting presidents are included in this list, but if a leader has non-consecutive terms, only the current period of service is listed. States where head of state differs from head of government are mainly parliamentary ...
At 19, Katonivere joined the Royal Fiji Military Forces in 1984 and served two tours in the Middle East under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. [6] [7] He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Forces and served as a Commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the Territorial Forces.
Heads of state Viti premiers Presidents - Vice-presidents Governors - Governors-general Prime ministers - Cabinet ministers Attorneys-general - Foreign ministers iTaukei (Fijian) affairs ministers - GCC chairmen Opposition leaders House speakers - Senate presidents Parliamentarians - Senators. Other community leaders: List of Fijian sportspeople
Head of state Head of government Governing party Cabinet; 10 October 1970 13 April 1987 Robert Sidney Foster: Kamisese Mara: Alliance Party: First Mara Ministry 13 April 1987 14 May 1987 Penaia Ganilau: Timoci Bavadra: Labour Party: Bavadra Ministry 5 December 1987 2 June 1992 Kamisese Mara: Independent Second Mara Ministry 2 June 1992 19 May ...