2024 in Fiji
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Incumbents
Government of Fiji
- President: Wiliame Katonivere (until 12 November); Naiqama Lalabalavu (since 12 November)
- Prime Minister: Sitiveni Rabuka
- Speaker: Naiqama Lalabalavu (until 12 November); Filimoni Jitoko (since 12 November)
Cabinet of Fiji
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Sitiveni Rabuka | PA | |
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Manoa Kamikamica | PA | |
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Biman Prasad | NFP | |
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Viliame Gavoka | SODELPA | |
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Siromi Turaga | PA | |
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Pio Tikoduadua | NFP | |
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Agni Deo Singh | NFP | |
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Ifereimi Vasu | SODELPA | |
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Aseri Radrodro | SODELPA | |
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Atonio Lalabalavu | PA | |
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Lynda Tabuya | PA | |
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Filimoni Vosarogo | PA | |
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Sakiasi Ditoka | PA | |
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Charan Jeath Singh | PA | |
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Maciu Katamotu | PA | |
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Kalaveti Ravu | PA | ||
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Filipe Tuisawau | PA | |
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Jese Saukuru | PA | |
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Vatimi Rayalu | PA |
Events
- 7 May – Former prime minister Frank Bainimarama is convicted and sentenced to a one year prison term for obstructing a corruption investigation into the University of the South Pacific in 2020.[1]
- 21 August – Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya suggests restoring the death penalty to combat drug trafficking.[2]
- 6 September – A controversy erupts over the Miss Universe Fiji 2024 pageant after both Manshika Prasad and Nadine Roberts claim to have won the title amid allegations of favouritism involving the latter. The Miss Universe Organization subsequently designates Prasad, who was crowned the winner in the coronation night, as the real winner.[3][4]
- 19 September – Coup leader George Speight is released from prison after obtaining a pardon from President Wiliame Katonivere. Speight was imprisoned in 2002 for his role in the 2000 coup d'état in which ethnic Fijian nationalists attempted to overthrow Indo-Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry.[5]
- 21 September – Fiji wins the 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup after defeating Japan 41-17 in the final in Osaka.[6]
- 31 October – 2024 Fijian presidential election: Naiqama Lalabalavu is elected President.[7]
- 8 November – Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is released from prison early after serving six months for perverting justice.[8]
- 12 November – Naiqama Lalabalavu is sworn in as the 7th president of Fiji.[9]
- 14 December – Seven tourists staying at the same resort in the Coral Coast are hospitalised for suspected alcohol poisoning.[10]
Holidays
Source:[11]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 29 March – Good Friday
- 30 March – Easter Saturday
- 1 April – Easter Monday
- 7 September – Constitution Day
- 16 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 10 October – Fiji Day
- 1 November – Diwali
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
- 5 January – Vinod Patel, 84, football executive and politician, MP (1992–1999) and president of Ba (1986–2001).[12]
- 14 July – Tupeni Baba, 82, academic and politician, deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs (1999–2000).[13]
- 10 November – Ubayd Haider, 25, professional boxer, then-current Fijian Super featherweight title holder[14]
See also
References
- ^ "Bainimarama sentenced to 1 year in prison while Qiliho sentenced to 2 years imprisonment". Fiji Village. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Fiji minister wants to 'explore the possibility of death penalty' to tackle drug crisis". RNZ. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen's crown". BBC. 8 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Drama continues : Miss Universe Fiji 2024 is Manshika Prasad and will go to Miss Universe in Mexico". Fiji Village. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Fiji coup leader George Speight granted Presidential pardon". RNZ. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Fiji beat Japan to lift Pacific Nations Cup". France 24. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Apenisa Waqairadovu (31 October 2024). "Ratu Naiqama appointed President". FBC News. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Convicted former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama released from prison early". RNZ. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Ratu Naiqama sworn in as new President". FBC news. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Seven tourists in Fiji hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning". BBC. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Fiji Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Journalist, Litia Cava Multimedia. "Prasad pays tribute to late Vinod Patel". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ fijivillage. "Late former Deputy PM Professor Tupeni Baba passes away". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Fiji boxer Ubayd Haider dies after collapsing after IBO title fight". AP News. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
