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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 ...
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]
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Fiji will strike a deal with Australia to upgrade ports and shipbuilding infrastructure, months after its prime minister said it was likely to partner with China on the project, the government of ...
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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.
Jason Palmer, an education technology venture capitalist and former staffer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, won the American Samoa Democratic caucus Tuesday, NBC News projects.