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Indirect presidential elections were held in Fiji on 22 October 2021, in which members of parliament elected the president. Wiliame Katonivere was nominated as the FijiFirst government's candidate by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, [1] while Teimumu Kepa was nominated by Opposition Whip Lynda Tabuya. [2]
To be nominated, candidates must hold only a Fijian citizenship and is not a member or holds any office in any political party. [6] Incumbent President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere who took office in 2021 was expected to secure his second term in office. [7] His nomination was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who leads a coalition ...
Pages in category "Presidential elections in Fiji" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... 2006 Fijian presidential election; 2021 Fijian ...
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji 15 January – Nazahat Shameen Khan of Fiji wins the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). [4]4 February – Pal Ahluwalia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and his wife are deported to Australia.
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 ...
30–31 August: Estonia, President; 17 September: San Marino, Captains Regent; 19 September: Hong Kong, Election Committee; 26 September: Austria, Federal Council (only Upper Austria seats) [94] 5 October: Morocco, House of Councillors 20 October: Barbados, President [95] 22 October: Fiji, President [96]
In October 2021, Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere was elected the new President of Fiji by the parliament. [3] On 24 December 2022, Sitiveni Rabuka, the head of the People’s Alliance (PAP), became Fiji’s 12th prime minister, succeeding Bainimarama, following the December 2022 general election. [4]
The registration process for citizens remains open until the day when the president issues the election writ. [21] Voters unable to travel to their polling station on election day may cast a postal vote in advance. Fijians residing abroad, along with residents who will not be present in Fiji on election day, are permitted to vote in this manner.