[edit] Biographies of notable Fiji Islanders

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• Index: Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
• Topical Indices

[edit] A

• Acraman, Rodney, interim Ombudsman. (original)
• Ah Koy, James: flamboyant Fijian politician. (original)
• Ali, Ahmed: Fijian academic and politician. (original)
• Ali, Amjad: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Ali, Shamima: Indo-Fijian human rights activist. (original)
• Anthony, Felix: Fijian Senator. (original)
• Arjun, Narendra: former parliamentarian from the National Federation Party. (original)
• Arya, Kamlesh Kumar: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)

[edit] B

• Baba, Jale: businessman and General Secretary of the United Fiji Party (SDL). (original)
• Baba, Tupeni: Fijian politician. (original)
• Babla, Anand: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Bain, Atu Emberson: Fijian Senator. (original)
• Baghwan-Rolls, Sharon: Fijian political activist. (original)
• Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank): Fijian military strongman. (original)
• Bainimarama, Ratu Meli: CEO of the Fijian Affairs Board; appointed December 2006. (original)
• Bala, Praveen: Mayor of Ba Town, Fiji. (original)
• Bale, Qoriniasi: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General of Fiji. (original)
• Baleidrokadroka, Jone: Fiji's Acting Land Force Commander. (original)
• Banuve, Joji: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Bavadra, Timoci: Prime Minister of Fiji (1987). (rewrite)
• Beddoes, Mick: leader of Fiji's United People's Party. (original)
• Bogileka, Meli: former Cabinet Minister, General Secretary of the People's National Party. (original)
• Bokini, Ratu Ovini, Fijian chief and Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (2004-present). (original)
• Bole, Filipe: Fijian politician. (rewrite)
• Bolobolo, Ratu Meli: Tui Navitilevu, Paramount Chief of Rakiraki, in Fiji's Ra Province. (original)
• Browne, Joseph, Fijian civil servant. (original)
• Bryce, Jabez: Anglican Bishop of Polynesia, based in Fiji. (original)
• Buadromo, Virisila: Fijian political activist. (original)
• Bulamainaivalu, Kevueli: Fiji's Assistant Police Commissioner - Crime. (original)
• Bulanauca, Mitieli: Fijian Senator and former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Bune, Poseci: Deputy Leader of the Fiji Labour Party. (original)
• Butadroka, Sakiasi: Fijian nationalist politician, founder of the Fijian Nationalist Party. (original)

[edit] C

• Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa: Fijian chief from Bau Island. (original)
• Cakobau, Ratu George: Senator and possible Vunivalu of Bau. (original)
• Cakobau, Ratu Sir Edward: Fijian Chief and Cabinet Minister (1908-1973).(original)
• Cakobau, Ratu Sir George: Fijian statesman. (original)
• Cakobau, Adi Litia, Fijian Chief and Senator. (original)
• Cakobau, Ratu Seru Epenisa: Fijian monarch (1800s) (original)
• Cakobau-Talakuli, Adi Samanunu : Fijian chief. (original)
• Caucau, Asenaca: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Viliame Cavubati: Cabinet Minister (1990s). (original)
• Chambers, Amy: Anglican priest in Fiji. (original)
• Chand, Ganesh: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Chand, Pratap: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Chandra, Rajesh: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji. (original)
• Chaudhry, Mahendra: Former Prime Minister of Fiji. (rewrite)
• Chaudhry, Rajendra: Fijian lawyer, son of former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. (original)
• Christopher, David Ariu: Fijian politician of Banaban descent. (original)
• Clayton, Elizabeth, Australian-born businesswoman and social worker. (major edit)
• Cokanasiga, Joketani, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Cokanauto, Ratu Tu'uakitau: former Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)

[edit] D

• Dakuidreketi, Keni, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Datt, Krishna: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Delailomaloma, Nelson, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Digitaki, Laisa, businesswoman and pro-democracy activist. (original)
• Ratu Josefa Dimuri: Fijian chief and politician. (original)
• Dobui, Manoa: Fijian politician. (original)
• Draunidalo, Savenaca: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Draunidalo, Tupou: Fijian lawyer. (original)
• Driti, Pita: Land Force Commander, Republic of Fiji Military Forces. (original)
• Driver, Moses: Deputy Commissioner of Police in Fiji. (original)
• Druavesi, Ema: General Secretary of the Fijian Political Party (SVT). (original)
• Duvuloco, Iliesa: Fijian nationalist politician; leader of the Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party. (original)
• Dyer, Adi Senimili, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)

[edit] E

[edit] F

• Fatiaki, Daniel: Chief Justice of Fiji since 2002. (original)
• Foster, Peter: international fraudster. (major edit)
• Foster, Sir Robert Sidney: Fiji's last colonial Governor (1968-1970) and first Governor-General (1970-1973. (major edit)

[edit] G

• Gaffar, Ahmed: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Galuinadi, Jonetani: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Ganilau, Adi Ateca: Fijian public figure. (original)
• Ganilau, Bernadette: Fijian writer, broadcaster, and political activist. (original)
• Ganilau, Ratu Epeli: Fijian statesman. (original)
• Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia: The first President of Fiji. (original)
• Gates, Anthony: Fijian judge and Acting Chief Justice (2007). (original)
• Gounder, Gunasagaran: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)

[edit] H

• Hatch, Hector, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Heffernan, Angie, Director, Pacific Centre for Public Integrity. (original)
• Hughes, Andrew, Fiji's Commissioner of Police. (original)

[edit] I

• Iloilo, Ratu Josefa: President of Fiji (2000-present). (rewrite)
• Iqbal, Imraz: Indo-Fijian businessman and former journalist. (original)

[edit] J

• Jalal, Imrana: Indo-Fijian lawyer. (original)
• Jale, Anare: Chief Executive Officer of Fiji's Public Service Commission. (original)

[edit] K

• Kaitani, Simione: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Kanailagi, Tomasi: Fijian clergyman and Senator. (original)
• Kanakana, Ratu Epeli: Fijian chief. (original)
• Katonivere, Ratu Aisea: Paramount Chief of Macuata, Fiji. (original)
• Kaukimoce, Jonetani: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)
• Kean, Francis: Fijian Naval Commander. (original)
• Kepa, Ro Teimumu: Fijian chief and politician. (original)
• Kepa, Sailosi: Fijian judge, statesman, and diplomat. (original)
• Khan, Ballu: Indo-Fijian business tycoon. (original)
• Khan, Hafiz: Fijian businessman and Senator. (original)
• Khan, Mohammed Afzal: Senator. (original)
• Khan, Iqbal: controversial Fijian lawyer. (original)
• Khan, Jahir: Senior Fiji police officer. (original)
• Tulsi Ram Khelwan, Fijian Senator. (original)
• Konrote, George: Rotuman-Fijian diplomat and political candidate. (original)
• Koroi, Jimi: Fijian Military officer and interim Commissioner of Police (2006 - 2007). (original)
• Koroi, Jokapeci: Senator and President of the Fiji Labour Party. (original)
• Korovavala, Lesi: Chief Executive Officer of Fiji's Home Affairs Ministry. (original)
• Kotobalavu, Joji: Fijian civil servant and Prime ministerial spokesman. (original)
• Koya, Sidiq: Indo-Fijian statesman. (original)
• Krishna, James Shri: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Kubuabola, Ratu Inoke: Fijian politician. (original)
• Kubuabola, Ratu Jone: Fiji's Minister for Finance. (original)
• Kurulo, Suliasi, head of the Fiji- based Christian Mission Fellowship. (original)

[edit] L

• Lacawai, Ratu Paula, Senator. (original)
• Lakshman, Gopal: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Lal, Brij: Fiji-born historian. (original)
• Lal, Surendra: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Lalabalavu, Ratu Naiqama: Fijian high chief and politician, imprisoned for his role in the Fiji coup of 2000. (original)
• Lesavua, Ponipate: Fijian Senator. (original)
• Leung, Graeme: President of the Fiji Law Society. (original)
• Neumi Leweni: Fijian Army Captain and spokesman. (original)
• Leweniqila, Isireli: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Low, Kenneth, Chinese in Fiji-Fijian businessman and Senator. (original)
• Luveni, Jiko, Fijian dentist and AIDS campaigner. (original)

[edit] M

• Ma'afu, Enele: Tongan Prince and Fijian Chief (19th Century). (original)
• Madraiwiwi I, Ratu Joni - Fijian chief (1859-1920). (original)
• Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni - Vice-President of Fiji (2004-present). (rewrite)
• Maharaj, Sanjeet Chand: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Maivalili, Ratu Kinijoji, Senator. (original)
• Malani, Ratu Wilisoni Tuiketai: Fijian medical doctor, chief, and politician. (original)
• Managreve, Injimo: Chairman of the Council of Rotuma. (original)
• Manufolau, Daniel Urai: Fijian politician.
• Mara, Ratu Finau: Fijian lawyer, politician, and diplomat. (original)
• Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese: Father of the modern Fijian nation. (original)
• Mara, Ro Adi Lady Lala: The former First Lady of Fiji. (original)
• Mara, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba: Fijian Army Chief of Staff. (original)
• Masilaca, Asaeli: Fijian politician. (original)
• Mataca, Petero: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji. (original)
• Matairavula, Irami: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)
• Matakibau, Samuela: Senor Fiji police officer. (original)
• Matanitobua, Naomi: Chief Magistrate of Fiji. (original)
• Matanitobua, Ratu Suliano, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Momoedonu, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu: Prime Minister of Fiji. (original)
• Mishra, Ghananand - Fijian judge (1916-2005). (original)
• Mupnar, Perumal: Fijian politician. (original)

[edit] N

• Nabuka, Joeli: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)
• Nacuva, Pita: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Naevo, Apisai, Senator. (original)
• Nagagavoka, Ratu Sairusi, Fijian chief and PANU Party leader. (original)
• Nagindas, Shivlal: Labasa businessman and former member of the Fijian Senate. (original)
• Nagusuca, Nanise: Fijian politician. (original)
• Naidu, Dorsami: Leader of the National Federation Party of Fiji. (original)
• Naidu, Richard: Fijian lawyer. (original)
• Nailatikau, Adi Koila: Fijian politician. (original)
• Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli Qaraninamu: Fijian medical doctor and Senator. (original)
• Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli: Fijian statesman. (original)
• Nair, Damodran: Fijian politician. (original)
• Naivalu, Solomone: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Naivaluwaqa, Timoci: Fijian trade unionist. (original)
• Nand, Gyani: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Nand, Nainendra: Solicitor-General of Fiji. (original)
• Nand, Ragho: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Nanovo, Ratu Sela: Fijian chief and Senator. (original)
• Naqase, Serupepeli: Fijian lawyer (d. 2006). (original)
• Naqiolevu, Sekove: Fijian judge, now on the Solomon Islands bench. (original)
• Narayan, Irene Jai: Indo-Fijian stateswoman. (original)
• Narayan, Udit: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Naupoto, Viliame, Fiji's Director of Immigration and former Navy Commander. (original)
• Navakasuasua, Maciu: Fijian coup convict turned informer. (original)
• Navoka, Ratu Viliame, Senator. (original)
• Nawaikula, Niko: Fijian politician. (original)
• Nawalowalo, Ratu Josateki: Fijian businessman and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council. (original)
• Niranjan, Sangeeta: Fijian businesswoman. (original)
• Niudamu, Epeli, Fijian Senator.

[edit] O

[edit] P

• Padarath, Ben: Fijian political candidate (2006), later imprisoned for manslaughter. (original)
• Padarath, Lavenia: Fijian Cabinet Minister (1999-2000). (original)
• Patel, A.D.: founder of the National Federation Party of Fiji. (original)
• Pillay, Sarojini, Indo-Fijian academic. (original)
• Prasad, Krishna: Fijian politician. (original)
• Punja, Hari, Fijian business tycoon (born 1937). (original)

[edit] Q

• Qarase, Laisenia: Prime Minister of Fiji (2000-2006). (rewrite)
• Qarase, Laisenia Jr.: businessman and son of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. (original)
• Qetaki, Alipate, former Attorney-General of Fiji and Minister for Justice. (original)
• Qionibaravi, Adi Litia: CEO of the Fijian Affairs Board; deposed by military administration in December 2006. (original)
• Qovu, Emasi: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)

[edit] R

• Rabuka, Sitiveni: Fijian soldier and politician. (rewrite)
• Rabukawaqa, Orisi: Fijian Military spokesman. (original)
• Rae, Pramod: General Secretary of Fiji's National Federation Party. (original)
• Ragiagia, Mataiasi: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)
• Raj, George Shiu: Indo-Fijian politician. (original)
• Ram, Rishi: Chairman of Fiji's Public Service Commission. (original)
• Ratakele, Ratu Talemo, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Ravuvu, Asesela: Fijian academic and Senator. (original)
• Rayawa, Ratu, Senator. (original)
• Reddy, Jai Ram: Indo-Fijian politician. (original)
• Ridgeway, Peter: Australian prosecutor, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions in Fiji. (original)
• Rigamoto, Marieta: Fijian Cabinet Minister of Rotuman descent. (original)
• Rokocegu, Ratu Maculeku: Paramount Chief of the Dreketi sub-district of Macuata Province. (original)
• Rokomatu, Adi Joana, Fijian chief, holder of the Tui Sigatoka title. (original)
• Rokotuinaceva, Ratu Kolinio, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)

[edit] S

• Salabula, Losena: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Sami, Jagannath: Sacked CEO of Fiji's Sugar Cane Growers Council. (major edit)
• Samisoni, Adi Mere: Fijian politician. (rewrite)
• Saubulinayau, Meli: Senior Fijian Army officer. (original)
• Isikia Savua: Fijian diplomat and former Police Commissioner. (original)
• Seeto, Dixon: Fijian business tycoon and politician of Chinese descent. (original)
• Seniloli, Ratu Jope, Vice-President of Fiji (2000-2004), convicted of treason. (original)
• Seruvakula, Ratu Semi, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Seruvakula, Viliame, Army officer, who led the counteroffensive against the Queen Elizabeth Barracks mutiny of 2 November 2000. (original)
• Shameem, Nazhat: Indo-Fijian judge. (major edit)
• Sharma, Devanesh: President of the Fiji Law Society (2006 - present). (original)
• Sharma, Gabriel: First Indo-Fijian Anglican Bishop in Fiji. (original)
• Sauqaqa, Tomasi: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Seruvakula, Ratu Semi, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Sharan, Ram: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Sharma, Vyas Deo: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Silatolu, Peniasi: Fijian politician. (original)
• Silatolu, Timoci: Fijian politician, serving a life sentence for treason. (original)
• Sing, Sakiusa: Fijian Catholic priest and educator. (original)
• Singh, Anand: Fiji Labour Party Senator and former Attorney-General. (original)
• Singh, Attar: Fiji trade unionist and NFP politician. (original)
• Singh, Gyan: Fijian politician. (original)
• Singh, Pravin: Fijian politician; died 2003. (original)
• Singh, Prem: Indo-Fijian politician. (original)
• Singh, Rajesh: Fijian Cabinet Minister (2006). (original)
• Singh, Raman Pratap: President of Fiji's National Federation Party. (original)
• Singh, Satendra: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Singh, Vijay (politician): Fijian politician. (original)
• Singh, Sir Vijay: Indo-Fijian lawyer and former politician. (original)
• Siwatibau, Savenaca: Fijian academic leader. (original)
• Siwatibau, Suliana, human rights and pro-democracy activist. (original)
• Gagaj Maraf Solomone, Fijian Senator from Rotuma. (original)
• Sovasova, Ratu Jovesa: Fijian chief (1942-2005). (original)
• Speed, Adi Kuini: Fijian politician. (original)
• Speight, George: Fijian insurrectionist and chief instigator of the Fiji coup of 2000. (rewrite)
• Sukuna, Ratu Sir Lala: The forerunner of the leaders of modern Fiji (original)
• Swamy, Chandra: Canadian politician born in Lautoka, Fiji. (original)
• Swann, Ofa: Fijian parliamentarian for the New Labour Unity Party. (original)

[edit] T

• Tabakaucoro, Adi Finau, Fijian former Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke: Fijian high chief and politician, imprisoned for life for mutiny. (original)
• Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke: Vice President of Fiji (1990s). (original)
• Telawa, Saula: President of the New Nationalist Party of Fiji. (original)
• Tanaburenisau, Antonio: Fijian parliametarian (1999-2000). (original)
• Taoka, Aisea: Fiji's Commissioner of Prisons. (original)
• Taukeinikoro, Ratu Kiniviliame, Senator. (original)
• Tavaiqia, Ratu Sir Josaia - Vice-President of Fiji (1990-1997). (original)
• Tavola, Kaliopate: Fiji's Minister for Foreign Affairs (2000 - present). (original)
• Teleni, Esala, Naval Captain and Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (2007-present). (original)
• Thurston, John Bates: Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (1874 and Governor of Fiji (1888-1897). (original)
• Tikoinasau, Samisoni: Fijian Cabinet Minister and CAMV parliamentarian. (original)
• Tikotikoca, Romanu, Commissioner of Police appointed December 2006. (original)
• Toganivalu, Adi Davila: Fijian businesswoman and newspaper publisher. (original)
• Tora, Apisai, Fijian Senator. (original)
• Manasa Tugia: Deputy Speaker of the Fijian House of Representatives. (original)
• Tuinaosara, Kitione: Fijian Military Legal Services Director. (original)
• Tuisese, Ilaitia: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Tuisolia, Ratu Sakiusa, former CEO of Airports Fiji Limited. (original)
• Tuivaga, Sir Timoci: Chief Justice of Fiji (1974-2002). (original)
• Tuvuki, Isireli: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)

[edit] U

[edit] V

• Ratu Nemia Vainitoba: nonagenarian chief from Ba Province. (original)
• Vakalalabure, Ratu Rakuita: Fijian politician, imprisoned for treason. (original)
• Vakalalabure, Ratu Tevita: Fijian chief and politician (1927-2005). (original)
• Vakatora, Tomasi: Fijian statesman. (original)
• Vakawaletabua, Ratu Kinijioji (original)
• Vavaitemana, Bulou Elenoa: Tui Ono, a chieftainess from Kadavu, Fiji. (original)
• Vayeshnoi, Lekh Ram: Fiji Labour Party politician. (original)
• Vitusagavulu, Jesoni: Fijian businessman and diplomat. (original)
• Volavola, Ratu Peni: Lord Mayor of Suva. (original)
• Vosanibola, Josefa: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Vuetilovoni, Tomasi: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Vuiyasawa, Lagamu: Fijian Senator and businesswoman. (original)
• Vula, Josateki: Fijian parliamentarian. (original)
• Vulakoro, Laisa: Fijian musician. (major edit)

[edit] W

• Waradi, Taito: the President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (original)
• Waqabaca, Josaia: Fijian former political organizer; informant about 2000 coup. (original)
• Waqanisau, Jeremaia: Fiji's Ambassador to China. (original)
• Waqavakatoga, Taito: President of the Fijian Senate. (original)
• Williams, Esther, Fijian academic leader; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific. (original)
• Williams, Josephine Raikuna: businesswoman and former Mayor of Nadi. (original)
• Wong, Pio: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)

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[edit] Y

• Yabaki, Akuila: Fijian human rights activist and former Methodist minister. (original)
• Yabaki, Konisi: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)
• Young, Ted: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)

[edit] Z

• Zinck, Kenneth Vincent: Fijian Cabinet Minister. (original)

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