List of Fijians

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This list comprises Fijian citizens, and some foreigners associated with Fiji. For the sake of size, persons who could be listed under multiple categories should generally be listed only under the category for which they are best known.

The term Fijian is used here in a national rather than an ethnic sense.

Contents 1 Academic leaders 2 Activists 3 Business people 4 Chiefs 5 Civil servants 6 Cultural figures (actors, musicians, etc.) 7 Diplomats 8 Jurists 9 Lawyers 10 Military leaders 11 Police officers 12 Political leaders 13 Religious leaders 14 Scientists 15 Sportspeople 16 Unionists 17 Miscellaneous 18 Non-resident Fiji Islanders

[edit] Academic leaders

• Chandra, Rajesh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji.
• Lal, Brij, historian.
• Pillay, Sarojini, Registrar of the University of Fiji.
• Rudrananda, Swami, founder of the Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam.
• Siwatibau, Savenaca, academic leader (1940-2003)
• Williams, Esther, academic leader; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific.

[edit] Activists

• Ali, Shamima, political activist and women's rights campaigner.
• Baghwan-Rolls, Sharon, political activist and women's rights campaigner.
• Heffernan, Angie, political activist.
• Kuruleca, Selina, pshychotherapist and social commentator.
• Luveni, Jiko, dentist and AIDS campaigner.
• Siwatibau, Suliana, political activist.

[edit] Business people

• Clayton, Elizabeth, Australian-born businesswoman and social worker.
• Digitaki, Laisa, businesswoman and pro-democracy activist.
• Iqbal, Imraz, political activist, businessman, former journalist.
• Khan, Ballu, business tycoon.
• Maharaj, Atma, businessman, CEO of Fiji Investment Corporation.
• Mar, Joe, Managing Director of Telecom Fiji.
• Nagindas, Shivlal, Labasa businessman and former Senator.
• Nawalowalo, Ratu Josateki, businessman and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council.
• Niranjan, Sangeeta: businesswoman.
• Punja, Hari, business tycoon (born 1937).
• Probert, Harvie, businessman.
• Qarase, Laisenia Jr., businessman.
• Seeto, Dixon, business tycoon and President of the Chinese Association of Fiji.
• Singh, Ram, India-born businessman.
• Singh, Rajnesh, businessman and technologist.
• Toganivalu, Adi Davila, businesswoman and newspaper publisher.
• Waradi, Taito, President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Yee, Lionel, Executive Director, ATH.

[edit] Chiefs

Note: for the sake of size, the following list of chiefs excludes chiefs who are listed in other categories, such as politicians, etc.

• Bolobolo, Ratu Meli, Tui Navitilevu, a High Chief of Ra Province.
• Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa, Bauan chief.
• Ganilau, Adi Ateca: Fijian public figure.
• Dranivia, Lauan chief.
• Kanakana, Ratu Epeli, Fijian chief (Tui Suva).
• Katonivere, Ratu Aisea, Tui Macuata (paramount chief of Macuata).
• Kavunono, Adi Salaseini, First Lady (2000 - present).
• Kadavulevu, Ratu Penaia, Vunivalu of Bau (1901 - 1914).
• Laufitu of Tonga, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara, Adi Asenaca, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara Dugdale, Adi Litia, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara-Rasova, Adi Elenoa, Lauan chieftainess.
• Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni, chief (1859-1920).
• Maopa, Adi Litiana, Bauan chief; grandmother of Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara.
• Matawalu, Lauan chief.
• Epeli Nailatikau I (1842 - 1901), Vunivalu of Bau.
• Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty in the Lau Islands.
• Rasolo, first Tui Nayau.
• Rokocegu, Ratu Maculeku, Tui Dreketi.
• Rokomatu, Adi Joana, Tui Sigatoka.
• Seniloli, Ratu Popi, Vunivalu of Bau (1914 - 1936).
• Sivoki, Lauan chieftainess.
• Soroaqali, Lauan chief.
• Sovasova, Ratu Jovesa, Tui Vitogo (1942-2005)
• Taliai Tupou, Tui Nayau (d. 1875).
• Tarau of Tovu Totoya, Fijian chieftainess.
• Udre Udre, Ratu, 19th Century cannibal.
• Ulugalala, Ratu Alifereti Finau, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
• Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed.
• Uma of Nukunuku, Fijian chieftainess.
• Vainitoba, Ratu Nemia Vunimakadre, "kingmaker" of Nadi.
• Vavaitamana, Bulou Elenoa Misikini, Tui Ono (Kadavu chieftainess).
• Visawaqa, Ratu Tanoa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s).
• Vuetasau, Lauan chief.

[edit] Civil servants

• Acraman, Rodney, Ombudsman and Chairman of the Fiji Human Rights Commission (December 2006 - present).
• Bainimarama, Ratu Meli, CEO of Fijian Affairs Board (December 2006-January 2007; subsequently reemployed as an advisor to the board).
• Browne, Joseph, civil servant.
• Hatch, Hector, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
• Huggett, Stuart, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
• Jale, Anare, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Commission; former Ambassador to the United States.
• Korovavala, Lesi, Chief Executive Officer of the Home Affairs Ministry.
• Kotobalavu, Joji, Chief Executive Officer of the Prime Minister's Department.
• Naupoto, Viliame, Former Navy Commander; Director of Immigration from January 2007.
• Qionibaravi, Adi Litia, Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Affairs Board.
• Ram, Rishi, Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Ambassador to Japan.
• Ridgeway, Peter, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions.
• Shameem, Shaista, director of the Fiji Human Rights Commission.
• Taoka, Aisea, Commissioner of Prisons.
• Tuisolia, Ratu Sakiusa, former Chief Executive Officer of Airports Fiji Limited.

[edit] Cultural figures (actors, musicians, etc.)

• Rabukawaqa, Lagani, musician.
• Singh, Rebecca, television news presenter. Now based in New Zealand.
• Vulakoro, Laisa, singer.
• The Island Warrior, Actor.

[edit] Diplomats

• Bune, Poseci, diplomat and politician.
• Konrote, George, diplomat and politician; Rotuman.
• Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli, Minister for Foreign Affairs (January 2006 - present) and former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
• Nandan, Satya, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (1996-present).
• Savua, Isikia, diplomat and former Police Commissioner.
• Tavola, Kaliopate, Minister for Foreign Affairs (2000 - 2006) and former Ambassador to Belgium.
• Vitusagavulu, Jesoni, businessman and diplomat, Ambassador to Washington (2005).
• Waqanisau, Jeremaia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China.

[edit] Jurists

• Fatiaki, Daniel, Chief Justice (since 2002).
• Gates, Anthony, Acting Chief Justice (since 16 January 2007).
• Kepa, Sailosi, judge, diplomat, cabinet minister, ombudsman (1938-2004).
• Matanitobua, Naomi, Chief Magistrate.
• Mishra, Ghananand, jurist (1916-2005).
• Naqiolevu, Sekove, judge.
• Shameem, Nazhat, judge.
• Singh, Ajit Swaran, Fiji-born New Zealand judge.
• Tuivaga, Sir Timoci, Chief Justice (1974-2002).

[edit] Lawyers

• Chaudhry, Rajendra, lawyer.
• Doctor, Manilal - Indian-born lawyer.
• Jalal, Imrana - lawyer and civil servant.
• Khan, Iqbal, controversial Fijian lawyer.
• Leung, Graeme, former President of the Fiji Law Society.
• Naidu, Dorsami, lawyer and former National Federation Party President.
• Draunidalo, Tupou, vice-President of the Fiji Law Society.
• Naidu, Richard, lawyer.
• Nand, Nainendra, former Solicitor-General of Fiji.
• Naqase, Serupepeli, NLTB lawyer.
• Patel, S.B., Indian born lawyer.
• Sayed-Khaiyum, Aiyaz, lawyer and interim Attorney-General of Fiji (2007)
• Sharma, Devanesh, President of the Fiji Law Society.

[edit] Military leaders

• Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank), Military Commander and interim Head of State (2000; 2006 - 2007); interim Prime Minister of Fiji (2007 - present).
• Baledrokadroka, Jone, Lieutenant Colonel and former Acting Land Force Commander.
• Driti, Pita, Land Force Commander (as of early 2007).
• Kean, Francis, Navy Commander (as of early 2007).
• Leweni, Neumi, Army spokesman.
• Mara, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, Army Major; Army Chief of Staff from February 2006.
• Naupoto, Viliame, Former Navy Commander; Director of Immigration from January 2007.
• Rabuka, Sitiveni, 1987 coup leader, later Prime Minister (1992 - 1999).
• Rabukawaqa, Orisi, Army spokesman.
• Saubulinayau, Meli, senior Army officer.
• Seruvakula, Viliame, Army officer, who led the counteroffensive against the Queen Elizabeth Barracks mutiny of 2 November 2000.
• Sukanaivalu, Safanaia, war hero (Second World War).
• Teleni, Esala, Naval Captain and Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (2007-present).
• Tuinaosara, Kitione, Army Major and lawyer.
• Waqanisau, Jeremaia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China.

[edit] Police officers

• Bulamainaivalu, Kevueli, Assistant Commissioner of Police - Crime.
• Driver, Moses, Deputy Commissioner of Police.
• Hughes, Andrew, Commissioner of Police.
• Khan, Jahir, Senior Superintendent of Police.
• Koroi, Jimi, Acting Commissioner of Police (2006 - 2007).
• Matakibau, Samuela, Assistant Police Commissioner Operations.
• Ridgeway, Peter, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions.
• Tikotikoca, Romanu, Commissioner of Police.

[edit] Political leaders

Main article: List of Fijian politicians

The size of this section necessitates a separate list. Lists are also included in the following articles about specific political offices:

• President of Fiji
• Vice-President of Fiji
• Prime Minister of Fiji
• Governor of Fiji
• Governor-General of Fiji
• Senate (Fiji)
• House of Representatives (Fiji)
• Speaker of the House of Representatives (Fiji)
• Cabinet (Fiji)
• Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (Fiji)
• Leader of the Opposition (Fiji).

[edit] Religious leaders

• Arya, Kamlesh, President Arya Pratinidhi Sabha.
• Bryce, Jabez, Anglican Bishop.
• Chambers, Amy, Anglican priest.
• Dudley, Hannah, Methodist missionary.
• Kuppuswami, Sadhu, Hindu religious leader (1890-1956)
• Kurulo, Suliasi, head of the Fiji- based Christian Mission Fellowship.
• Kush, Kundan Singh, Arya Samaj missionary.
• Mataca, Petero, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji.
• Sharma, Gabriel, first Indo-Fijian Anglican Bishop.
• Sharma, Shri Krishna, Arya Samaj (Hindu) religious leader.
• Sing, Sakiusa, Roman Catholic priest and educator (1946-2005).
• Yabaki, Akuila, clergyman and human rights activist.

[edit] Scientists

• Nabalarua, Eci, Fiji Counsel - Social Sciences
• Vulakoro, Rusi, BMZ New Zealand- Ocean Science

[edit] Sportspeople

Main article: List of Fijian sportspeople

The size of this section warrants a separate list.

[edit] Unionists

• Chandra, Baba Ram, India-born trade unionist.
• Anthony, Felix, FTUC General Secretary.
• Chetty, Krishna, Fiji Trade Unionist.
• Muni, Vashist - labour union organizer.
• Naivaluwaqa, Timoci, trade unionist (1953-2006).
• Rae, Pramod - labour union organizer and National Federation Party Secretary.
• Sami, Jaganath - labour union organizer; suspended in late 2006 as Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Cane Growers Council.
• Singh, Attar - FITCU General Secretary.
• Singh, Mehar - founder of the Vishal Sangh.
• Sanadhya, Totaram - labour union organizer.

[edit] Miscellaneous

The following are Fijian public figures, who do not fit into one of the more specific categories.

• Grotte, Chuck, photojournalist and missionary.
• Kumar, Sujit, feral child discovered as an adult.
• Navakasuasua, Maciu, 2000 coup plotter.
• Padarath, Ben, 2006 election candidate, later imprisoned for manslaughter.
• Waqabaca, Josaia, former NVTLP activist turned coup-plot informer.

[edit] Non-resident Fiji Islanders

This section is for Fiji Islanders who are living abroad, or who have been naturalized as citizens of other countries. It also includes persons born abroad, but with Fijian roots.

• Butler, Trevor, winner of Big Brother Australia 2004.
• Curuenavuli, Paulini, Australian singer. (Fiji-born).
• Mishra, Sudesh, Australian poet. (Fiji-born, Indian descent).
• Satyanand, Anand, Governor-General of New Zealand. (Born in New Zealand to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin).
• Singh, Jason, Australian-born singer. (Fiji Indian father).
• Singh, Bobby, Canadian football player. (Fiji-born).
• Swamy, Chandra, naturalized Canadian politician, born in Lautoka, Fiji.
• Boyer, Derek born in Lautoka, Fiji. Acted in Dead or Alive released in 2006.