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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 Wiliame Katonivere. He was elected on 22 October 2021, [2] and sworn in on 12 November 2021. [3]
Fiji was a British Crown colony from 1874 to 1970, and an independent dominion in the Commonwealth from 1970 to 1987. During this period, the head of state was the British monarch, but in practice his or her functions were normally exercised locally by the governor prior to independence (on 10 October 1970), and by the governor-general prior to the proclamation of a republic on 7 October 1987.
Note that the office of Governor-General was constitutionally above politics, but it is included on this page as it was a position of leadership. Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank), military administrator (2000, 2006 – 2007; interim Prime Minister of Fiji 2007–present). Bavadra, Timoci (1934–1989), Fiji Labour Party founder; Prime ...
The 55‑member Great Council of Chiefs (Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian) included 3 representatives from each of Fiji's 14 provinces and 1 dependency, 3 ex-officio members (the President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister), and 6 government appointees; former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was a life-member.
v. t. e. 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 ...
Category. : Heads of state of Fiji. 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 .
Occupation. Soldier, scholar. Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu Ganilau GCMG KCVO KBE DSO ED [3] (28 July 1918 – 15 December 1993) was a Fijian politician who served as the first President of Fiji, serving from 8 December 1987 until his death in 1993. He had previously served as Governor-General of Fiji, representing Elizabeth II, Queen of Fiji ...
Kenneth Maddocks. Charles Henry Major. Francis Henry May. Arthur Richards, 1st Baron Milverton. Charles Mitchell (colonial administrator) Philip Mitchell (colonial administrator)