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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 ...
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.
Pages in category "Presidential elections in Fiji" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... 2021 Fijian presidential election;
According to the 2013 Constitution of Fiji, the Electoral Commission is composed of a chairperson who also qualifies to be a Judge and six other members. They are all appointed by the President of Fiji at the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission. The Supervisor of Elections serves as the secretary to the Commission. [17]
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.
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will attend a presidential prayer breakfast in Washington on Thursday, the first opportunity for a Pacific Islands leader to press the region's aid and ...
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.