List of Fijians
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.
Academic leaders
Activists
Business people
- Imraz Iqbal, political activist, businessman, former journalist.
- Hari Punja, business tycoon (born 1937).
- Ballu Khan, business tycoon.
- Shivlal Nagindas, Labasa businessman and former Senator.
- Josateki Nawalowalo, businessman and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council.
- Dixon Seeto, business tycoon and President of the Chinese Association of Fiji.
- Mere Samisoni, business woman and Member of Parliament.
- Ram Singh, India-born businessman.
- Rajnesh Singh, businessman and technologist.
- Davila Toganivalu, businesswoman and newspaper publisher.
- Sangeeta Niranjan: businesswoman.
- Taito Waradi, President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Sunil Sharma, Partner at Aliz Pacific, one of the leading accounting firms in Fiji and is Secretary/Treasurer of Suva Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Praveen Kumar, Now works in London Ontario Canada. Owns various amount of properties. Owns a Howard Johnson. From Nadi, Fiji.
Chiefs
Note: for the sake of size, the following list of chiefs excludes chiefs who are listed in other categories, such as politicians, etc.
- Meli Bolobolo, Tui Navitilevu, a High Chief of Ra Province.
- Epenisa Cakobau, Bauan chief.
- Ateca Ganilau: Fijian public figure.
- Dranivia, Lauan chief.
- Epeli Kanakana, Fijian chief (Tui Suva).
- Aisea Katonivere, Tui Macuata (paramount chief of Macuata).
- Kavu Iloilo, First Lady (2000–present).
- Penaia Kadavulevu, Vunivalu of Bau (1901–1914).
- Laufitu, Lauan chieftainess.
- Asenaca Mara, Lauan chieftainess.
- Litia Mara Dugdale, Lauan chieftainess.
- Elenoa Mara-Rasova, Lauan chieftainess.
- Joni Madraiwiwi I, chief (1859–1920).
- Litiana Maopa, 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.
- Maculeku Rokocegu, Tui Dreketi.
- Joana Rokomatu, Tui Sigatoka.
- Popi Seniloli, Vunivalu of Bau (1914–1936).
- Sivoki, Lauan chieftainess.
- Soroaqali, Lauan chief.
- Jovesa Sovasova, Tui Vitogo (1942–2005)
- Taliai Tupou, Tui Nayau (d. 1875).
- Tarau of Tovu Totoya, Fijian chieftainess.
- Udre Udre, 19th century cannibal.
- Alifereti Finau Ulugalala, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
- Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed.
- Nemia Vainitoba, "kingmaker" of Nadi.
- Elenoa Vavaitamana, Tui Vabea (Kadavu chieftainess).
- Tanoa Visawaqa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s).
- Vuetasau, Lauan chief.
Civil servants
- Rodney Acraman, Ombudsman and Chairman of the Fiji Human Rights Commission (December 2006–present).
- Meli Bainimarama, CEO of Fijian Affairs Board (December 2006-January 2007; subsequently reemployed as an advisor to the board).
- Joseph Browne, civil servant.
- Hector Hatch, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
- Stuart Huggett, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
- Anare Jale, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Commission; former Ambassador to the United States.
- Lesi Korovavala, Chief Executive Officer of the Home Affairs Ministry.
- Joji Kotobalavu, Chief Executive Officer of the Prime Minister's Department.
- Viliame Naupoto, Former Navy Commander; Director of Immigration from January 2007.
- Litia Qionibaravi, Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Affairs Board.
- Rishi Ram, Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Ambassador to Japan.
- Peter Ridgeway, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions.
- Shaista Shameem, director of the Fiji Human Rights Commission.
- Aisea Taoka, Commissioner of Prisons.
- Sakiusa Tuisolia, former Chief Executive Officer of Airports Fiji Limited.
- Tevita Vakalalabure, Senator, President of the Senate, member of the Great Council of Chiefs, member of House of Representatives, Vunivalu of Natewa.
- Rakuita Vakalalabure, Deputy Speaker of the House, member of House of Representatives of Fiji
Cultural figures (actors, musicians, etc.)
Diplomats
Jurists
- Daniel Fatiaki, Chief Justice (since 2002).
- Anthony Gates, Acting Chief Justice (since 16 January 2007).
- Sailosi Kepa, judge, diplomat, cabinet minister, ombudsman (1938–2004).
- Naomi Matanitobua, Chief Magistrate.
- Ghananand Mishra, jurist (1916–2005).
- Sekove Naqiolevu, judge.
- Nazhat Shameem, judge.
- Ajit Swaran Singh, Fiji-born New Zealand judge.
- Timoci Tuivaga, Chief Justice (1974–2002).
Lawyers
- Rajendra Chaudhry, lawyer.
- Manilal Doctor - Indian-born lawyer.
- Imrana Jalal - lawyer and civil servant.
- Iqbal Khan, controversial Fijian lawyer.
- Graeme Leung, former President of the Fiji Law Society.
- Dorsami Naidu, lawyer and former National Federation Party President.
- Tupou Draunidalo, vice-President of the Fiji Law Society.
- Richard Naidu, lawyer.
- Nainendra Nand, former Solicitor-General of Fiji.
- Serupepeli Naqase, NLTB lawyer.
- S.B. Patel, Indian born lawyer.
- Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, lawyer and interim Attorney-General of Fiji (2007)
- Devanesh Sharma, President of the Fiji Law Society.
Military leaders
- Frank Bainimarama, Military Commander and interim Head of State (2000; 2006–2007); interim Prime Minister of Fiji (2007–present). Coup leader 2006-
- Jone Baledrokadroka, Lieutenant Colonel and former Acting Land Force Commander.
- Pita Driti, Land Force Commander (as of early 2007).
- Francis Kean, Navy Commander (as of early 2007).
- Neumi Leweni, Army spokesman.
- Tevita Mara, Army Major; Army Chief of Staff from February 2006.
- Viliame Naupoto, Former Navy Commander; Director of Immigration from January 2007.
- Sitiveni Rabuka, 1987 coup leader, later Prime Minister (1992–1999).
- Orisi Rabukawaqa, Army spokesman.
- Meli Saubulinayau, senior Army officer.
- Viliame Seruvakula, Army officer, who led the counteroffensive against the Queen Elizabeth Barracks mutiny of 2 November 2000.
- Sefanaia Sukanaivalu, war hero (Second World War).
- Esala Teleni, Naval Captain and Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (2007–present).
- Jeremaia Waqanisau, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China.Deepal
Police officers
Political leaders
The size of this section necessitates a separate list. Lists are also included in the following articles about specific political offices:
Religious leaders
- Kamlesh Arya, President Arya Pratinidhi Sabha.
- Jabez Bryce, Anglican Bishop.
- Apimeleki Qiliho, first indigenous Fijian Anglican Bishop
- Amy Chambers, Anglican priest.
- Hannah Dudley, Methodist missionary.
- Sadhu Kuppuswami, Hindu religious leader (1890–1956)
- Suliasi Kurulo, head of the Fiji- based Christian Mission Fellowship.
- Kundan Singh Kush, Arya Samaj missionary.
- Petero Mataca, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji.
- Gabriel Sharma, first Indo-Fijian Anglican Bishop.
- Shri Krishna Sharma, Arya Samaj (Hindu) religious leader.
- Sakiusa Sing, Roman Catholic priest and educator (1946–2005).
- Akuila Yabaki, clergyman and human rights activist.
Sportspeople
The size of this section warrants a separate list.
Unionists
Miscellaneous
The following are Fijian public figures, who do not fit into one of the more specific categories.
Non-resident Fiji Islanders
This section is for Fiji Islanders who are living abroad, or who have been naturalised as citizens of other countries. It also includes persons born abroad, but with Fijian roots.
- Trevor Butler, winner of Big Brother Australia 2004.
- Paulini Curuenavuli, Australian singer. (Fiji-born).
- Sudesh Mishra, Australian poet. (Fiji-born, Indian descent).
- Cassius Khan Canada Indian Classical Musician (born in Lautoka [1]
- Anand Satyanand, Governor-General of New Zealand. (Born in New Zealand to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin).
- Jason Singh, Australian-born singer. (Fiji Indian father).
- Bobby Singh, Canadian football player. (Fiji-born).
- Derek Boyer born in Lautoka, Fiji. Acted in DOA: Dead or Alive released in 2006.
- Matthew Wise, Healthcare, ([Fijian Roots])