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Executive branch Fiji, in 35 editions.
The entry for Fiji published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
none
president, prime minister, Cabinet
none
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
none
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet Great Councils of Chiefs (highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu GANILAU (since 5 December 1987)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 5 December 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Josefata KAMIKAMICA (since October 1991); note - Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA served as prime minister from 10 October 1970 until the 5-11 April 1987 election; after a second coup led by Maj. Gen. Sitiveni RABUKA on 25 September 1987, Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA was reappointed as prime minister
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 14 May 1987 (next to be held 23-29 May 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (70 total, with ethnic Fijians allocated 37 seats, ethnic Indians 27 seats, and independents and other 6 seats) number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet Great Councils of Chiefs (highest ranking
members of the traditional chiefly system)
Chief of State:
President Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu GANILAU (since 5 December 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 5 December 1987); Deputy Prime
Minister Josefata KAMIKAMICA (since October 1991); note - Ratu Sir Kamisese
MARA served as prime minister from 10 October 1970 until the 5-11 April 1987
election; after a second coup led by Maj. Gen. Sitiveni RABUKA on 25
September 1987, Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA was reappointed as prime minister
House of Representatives:
last held 14 May 1987 (next to be held 23-29 May 1992); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (70 total, with ethnic Fijians allocated 37 seats,
ethnic Indians 27 seats, and independents and other 6 seats) number of seats
by party NA
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 23-29 May 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (70 total, with ethnic Fijians allocated 37 seats, ethnic Indians 27 seats, and independents and other 6 seats) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet,
- Great Councils of Chiefs (highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu GANILAU (since 5 December 1987);
- Vice President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 14 April 1992);
- Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 14 April 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992);
- Deputy Prime Minister Filipe BOLE (since 11 June 1992);
- Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Timoci VESIKULA (since 11 June 1993)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
House of Representatives:
last held 23-29 May 1992 (next to be held NA 1997); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (70 total, with ethnic Fijians allocated 37 seats,
ethnic Indians 27 seats, and independents and other 6 seats) number of seats
by party NA
president, prime minister, Cabinet, Great Councils of Chiefs (highest
ranking members of the traditional chiefly system)
Chief of State:
President Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu GANILAU (since 5 December 1987); Vice
President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 14 April 1992); Vice President Ratu
Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 14 April 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister
Filipe BOLE (since 11 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Timoci VESIKULA
(since 11 June 1993)
The entry for Fiji did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 12 January 1994);
- First Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12 January 1994);
- Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994);
- note - President GANILAU died on 15 December 1993 and Vice President MARA became acting president;
- MARA was elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs on 12 January 1994
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992)
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since 12 January
1994); First Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12
January 1994); Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12
January 1994); note - President GANILAU died on 15 December 1993 and
Vice President MARA became acting president; MARA was elected
president by the Great Council of Chiefs on 12 January 1994
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992)
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (Acting President since 15 December 1993, President since 12 January 1994) was appointed for a five-year term by the Great Council of Chiefs;
- First Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12 January 1994);
- Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992) was appointed by the president; Deputy Prime Minister Timoci VESIKULA (since NA)
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (since (Acting President
since 15 December 1993, President since 12 January 1994) was1994); appointed for a five-year term by the Great Council of Chiefs; First
Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12
Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 121994); note - President GANILAU died on 15 December 1993 and 1994)
Vice President MARA became acting president; MARA was elected
president by the Great Council of Chiefs on 12 January 1994
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June
1992) was appointed by the president; Deputy Prime Minister Timoci
VESIKULA (since NA)
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994);
- First Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12 January 1994);
- Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note : there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results :
- Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent of Great Council of Chiefs vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president
since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994); First Vice
President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA (since 12 January 1994); Second
Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note : there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president
on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which
consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly
system
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a
five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results : Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent
of Great Council of Chiefs vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994);
- First Vice President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAI'IA (since 12 January 1994);
- Second Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister Taufa VAKATALE (since 7 August 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent of Great Council of Chiefs vote-NA
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president
since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994); First Vice
President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAIQIA TAIVAI'IA (since 12 January 1994); Second
Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA (since 12 January 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992)
1992); Deputy Prime Minister Taufa VAKATALE (since 7 August 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliamentnote : note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president
on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which
consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly
system
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a
five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results : results: Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent
Great Council of Chiefs vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994);
- Vice President Ratu Josefa Iloilo ULUIVUDA (since 18 January 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June 1992); Deputy Prime Minister Taufa VAKATALE (since 7 August 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent of Great Council of Chiefs vote--NA
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president
since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994); First Vice
President Ratu Sir Josaia TAIVAI'IA (since 12 January 1994); Second Josefa Iloilo ULUIVUDA (since
Vice President Ratu Inoke TAKIVEIKATA12 18 January 1994) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA (since 2 June
1992); Deputy Prime Minister Taufa VAKATALE (since 7 August 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president
president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of
Chiefs which
traditional chiefly
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a
five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent of
of Great Council of Chiefs vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president since 15 December 1993, president since 12 January 1994);
- Vice President Ratu Josefa Iloilo ULUIVUDA (since 18 January 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mahendra CHAUDHRY (since 18 May 1999); Deputy Prime Ministers Tupeni BABA (since NA 1999) and Adi Kuini Vuikaba SPEED (since NA 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percent of Great Council of Chiefs vote - NA
chief of state: President Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA (acting president
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni RABUKA Mahendra CHAUDHRY (since 2 June 18 May 1999); Deputy Prime
1992);Minister Taufa VAKATALE Ministers Tupeni BABA (since 7 August 1997) NA 1999) and Adi Kuini Vuikaba SPEED (since NA 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
note: there is also a Presidential Council that advises the
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a
election results: Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA elected president; percentvote--NA vote - NA
note: armed ethnic Fijian terrorists, led by George SPEIGHT stormed the Parliament building on 19 May 2000; ethnic Indo-Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra CHAUDHRY and his government were held hostage for 56 days; following the attempted coup, the Commander of the Fiji Military Forces, naval Commodore Frank BAINIMARAMA declared martial law and dissolved the government on 29 May 2000; an interim government, headed by interim Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE, was appointed to serve until a new constitution was initiated and subsequent elections held; in November 2000, Fiji's High Court upheld the 1997 constitution and ruled that Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA remained the president; Justice Anthony GATES concluded that MARA should recall the pre-May 19th Parliament and appoint a prime minister to form a new government; the Fiji Court of Appeals upheld GATES' decision on 1 March 2001; it ruled that the 1997 constitution had not been abrogated, Parliament had not been dissolved, only prorogued for six months, and that the presidency remained vacant since MARA's resignation took effect 15 December 2000; President Ratu Josefa ILOILO reinstated QARASE's interim government as the caretaker government and elections were scheduled for August 2001; approximately 23 fluid political parties are currently jockeying for power chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILO (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000) head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since NA 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Epeli NAILATIKAU (since NA 2000) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note -there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILO elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
Rewritten: too little of the 2000 text remains to mark the changes.
note: armed ethnic Fijian terrorists, led by George SPEIGHT stormed the Parliament building on 19 May 2000; ethnic Indo-Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra CHAUDHRY and his government were held hostage for 56 days; following the attempted coup, the Commander of the Fiji Military Forces, naval Commodore Frank BAINIMARAMA declared martial law and dissolved the government on 29 May 2000; an interim government, headed by interim Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE, was appointed to serve until a new constitution was initiated and subsequent elections held; in November 2000, Fiji's High Court upheld the 1997 constitution and ruled that Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA remained the president; Justice Anthony GATES concluded that MARA should recall the pre-May 19th Parliament and appoint a prime minister to form a new government; the Fiji Court of Appeals upheld GATES' decision on 1 March 2001; it ruled that the 1997 constitution had not been abrogated, Parliament had not been dissolved, only prorogued for six months, and that the presidency remained vacant since MARA's resignation took effect 15 December 2000; President Ratu Josefa ILOILO reinstated QARASE's interim government as the caretaker government and elections were scheduled for August 2001; approximately 23 fluid political parties are currently jockeying for power chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILO (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000) head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since NA 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Epeli NAILATIKAU (since NA 2000) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note -there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly system elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILO elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since NA 2000)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament;
- note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
note: armed ethnic Fijian terrorists, led by George SPEIGHT stormed the Parliament building on 19 May 2000; ethnic Indo-Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra CHAUDHRY and his government were held hostage for 56 days; following the attempted coup, the Commander of the Fiji Military Forces, naval Commodore Frank BAINIMARAMA declared martial law and dissolved the government on 29 May 2000; an interim government, headed by interim Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE, was appointed to serve until a new constitution was initiated and subsequent elections held; in November 2000, Fiji's High Court upheld the 1997 constitution and ruled that Ratu Sir Kamisese MARA remained the president; Justice Anthony GATES concluded that MARA should recall the pre-May 19th Parliament and appoint a prime minister to form a new government; the Fiji Court of Appeals upheld GATES' decision on 1 March 2001; it ruled that the 1997 constitution had not been abrogated, Parliament had not been dissolved, only prorogued for six months, and that the presidency remained vacant since MARA's resignation took effect 15 December 2000; President Ratu Josefa ILOILO reinstated QARASE's interim government as the caretaker government and elections were scheduled for August 2001; approximately 23 fluid political parties are currently jockeying for power chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILO ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since NA 10 September 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since NA 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note -there - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chiefly chief system
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILO ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament;
- note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs, which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since NA 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs Chiefs, which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since 18 July 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament;
- note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs, which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since NA 2000); Vice President Jope SENILOLI (since NA 18 July 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs, which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since 18 July 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president;
- election last held 8 March 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since 18 July 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - there is also a Presidential Council that advises the president on matters of national importance and a Great Council of Chiefs, which consists of the highest ranking members of the traditional chief system Parliament
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president president; election last held 8 March 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA% NA
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since 18 July 2000);
- note - ILOILOVATU was reaffirmed as president by the Great Council of Chiefs in a statement issued on 22 December, and reappointed by the coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA in January 2007
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000);
- note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island;
- the president appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament;
- note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president;
- election last held 8 March 2006
- election results:
- Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda (since 18 July 2000) 2000); note - ILOILOVATU was reaffirmed as president by the Great Council of Chiefs in a statement issued on 22 December, and reappointed by the coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA in January 2007
head of government: Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000) 2000); note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island; the president appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament Parliament; note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
elections: president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president; election last held 8 March 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 30 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000);
- note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island;
- former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament;
- note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
- elections:
- under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES
chief of state:
President Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 18 30 July 2000); note - ILOILOVATU was reaffirmed as president by the Great Council of Chiefs in a statement issued on 22 December, and reappointed by the coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA in January 2007 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island; the president former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
elections:
under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president; prime minister appointed by the president; election last held 8 March 2006 president
election results:
Ratu Josefa ILOILOVATU Uluivuda elected president Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by the Great Council of Chiefs; percent of vote - NA Chief Justice Anthony GATES
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 30 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000);
- note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island;
- former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and responsible to Parliament;
- note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
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- elections:
- under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES
chief of state:
President Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 30 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island; former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
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elections:
under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 30 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000);
- note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island;
- former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and responsible to Parliament;
- note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
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- elections:
- under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES
chief of state:
President Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU (since 30 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island; former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament and responsible to Parliament; note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet
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elections:
under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- under the constitution, president elected by the Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jioji Konousi KONROTE elected 12 Ocotber 2015 defeating Ratu Epeli GANILAU 31 to 14
chief of state:Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 30 July 2009) 12 November 2015)
head of government:Laisenia QARASE (since 10 September 2000); note - although QARASE is still the legal prime minister, he has been confined to his home island; former President ILOILOVATU appointed Commodore Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA interim prime minister under the military regime (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet:the members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament; note - coup leader Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA has appointed an interim cabinet Parliament
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elections:
elections/appointments: under the constitution, president elected by the Great Council of Chiefs Parliament for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); in 2007 the Great Council of Chiefs was suspended from its role in electing the president; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:NAILATIKAU was appointed by Chief Justice Anthony GATES GANILAU 31 to 14
- chief of state:
- President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 October 2015 (next to be held in 2018);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jioji Konousi KONROTE elected president; Parliament vote - Jioji Konousi KONROTE (Fiji First) 31, Ratu Epeli GANILAU (opposition) 14
chief of state: President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: under the constitution, president elected by the Parliament for a 5-year 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 October 2015 (next to be held in 2018); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Jioji Konousi KONROTE elected 12 Ocotber 2015 defeating president; Parliament vote - Jioji Konousi KONROTE (Fiji First) 31, Ratu Epeli GANILAU 31 to (opposition) 14
- chief of state:
- President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 August 2018 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed)
chief of state: President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 October 2015 31 August 2018 (next to be held in 2018); 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Jioji Konousi KONROTE elected president; Parliament vote - Jioji Konousi KONROTE (Fiji First) 31, Ratu Epeli GANILAU (opposition) 14 reelected president (unopposed)
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 August 2018 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister endorsed by the president
- election results:
- Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed)
chief of state: President Jioji Konousi KONROTE (since 12 November 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 August 2018 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister appointed endorsed by the president
election results: Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed)
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister endorsed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president with 28 votes against 23 votes for Teimumu KEPA
chief of state: President Jioji Konousi KONROTE Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2015) 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 August 2018 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2021); 2024); prime minister endorsed by the president
election results: Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president (unopposed) with 28 votes against 23 votes for Teimumu KEPA
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister endorsed by the president
- election results:
- Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA 23 votes
chief of state: President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA (since 22 September 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister endorsed by the president
election results: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president with president; Wiliame KATONIVERE 28 votes against 23 votes for votes, Teimumu KEPA 23 votes
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada RABUKA (since 24 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister endorsed by the president
- election results:
2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes
2018: Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed)
chief of state: President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE (since 12 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Voreqe "Frank" BAINIMARAMA Sitiveni Ligamamada RABUKA (since 22 September 2014) 24 December 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister endorsed by the president
election results: 2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes
2018: Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed)
- chief of state:
- President Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU (since 12 November 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada RABUKA (since 24 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister endorsed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 31 October 2024
- election results:
2024: Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU elected president (People's Alliance) 35 votes, Meli Tora TAVAIQIA (Fiji First) 14 votes
2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes
- expected date of next election:
- 2027
chief of state: President Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE Naiqama LALABALAVU (since 12 November 2021) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada RABUKA (since 24 December 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and is responsible to Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 October 2021 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister endorsed by the president
most recent election date: 31 October 2024
election results:
2024: Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU elected president (People's Alliance) 35 votes, Meli Tora TAVAIQIA (Fiji First) 14 votes
2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes2018: Jioji Konousi KONROTE reelected president (unopposed) expected date of next election: 2027
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