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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]
On 22 October 2021, Kepa was nominated as the opposition SODELPA party's candidate for the position of president of Fiji. [ 19 ] [ 20 ] She was able to gain the support of 23 MPs, but was defeated by the government's candidate, Wiliame Katonivere , in the first round of voting. [ 21 ]
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 ...
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.
Cella is facing off against a three candidates: former party co-chair Meshawn Maddock, State Sen. Jim Runestad, and Scott Greenlee. Cella said that it is time to bring stability to the state party.
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]
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka raised concerns that the mass deportation of criminals from the U.S. posed a safety risk to Pacific Island states in a meeting with the ...
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