Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka is a Fijian politician,sportsman,and former soldier who has been serving as Prime Minister of Fiji since 24 December 2022. He was the instigator of two military coups in 1987. He was democratically elected as Prime Minister of Fiji,serving from 1992 to 1999,and again in 2022,leading a three-party coalition. He also served as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs from 1999 to 2001,and later as Chairman of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council from 2001 to 2008.
Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama is a Fijian former politician and naval officer who served as the prime minister of Fiji from 2007 until 2022. A member of the FijiFirst party,which he founded in 2014,he began his career as an officer in the Fijian navy and commander of the Fijian military. Despite being suspended from Parliament,he served as the opposition leader from 24 December 2022 until 8 March 2023,when he resigned and was replaced by Inia Seruiratu.
The National Federation Party is a Fijian political party founded by A. D. Patel in November 1968,as a merger of the Federation Party and the National Democratic Party. Though it claims to represent all Fiji Islanders,it is supported,in practice,almost exclusively by Indo-Fijians whose ancestors had come to Fiji between 1879 and 1916,mostly as indentured labourers. However,in the 2018 general election,the party recorded a considerable change in its support base due to the inclusion of more indigenous Fijian candidates.
Parveen Kumar Bala is a Fijian politician and former Cabinet Minister. He served as Mayor of Ba from 1997 to 2009,and in the Cabinet of Frank Bainimarama from 2014 to 2022. He is a former president of the Fiji Local Government Association.
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is a Fijian politician and a former cabinet minister. He was the Fijian Attorney-General and the Minister for Economy,Civil Service and Communications,and also served as the Minister responsible for Climate Change under the FijiFirst government. He is the third-highest polling candidate from the Fijian general elections of 2014,2018 and 2022.
Roko Tupou Takaiwai Senirewa Draunidalo is a Fijian lawyer and politician. She is a former member of the Parliament of Fiji and from 2018 to 2022 was the president of the HOPE party.
Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto is a Fijian soldier,politician and former Cabinet Minister. After serving as Commander of the Republic of Fiji Navy,he was appointed as a Minister in the military regime of dictator Frank Bainimarama. He was later appointed commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces,before being elected to the Parliament of Fiji in December 2022.
Charan Jeath Singh is an Indo-Fijian businessman,politician,and Cabinet Minister. From 1992 to 2005 he was Mayor of Labasa. He is the founder of the CJS Group of companies.
General elections will be held in Fiji by 2026 to elect members of the eighth Parliament under the 2013 constitution.
The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) is a Fijian political party. The party was formed in January 2013 after the dissolution of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua.
FijiFirst was a liberal political party in Fiji. The party was formed in March 2014 by then Prime Minister,Frank Bainimarama. It was deregistered on 1 July 2024.
Biman Prasad is a Fijian politician and economist who has served as the leader of the National Federation Party since 2014,and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance since 2022.
Viliame "Bill" Rogoibulu Gavoka is a Fijian politician and Cabinet Minister. From 28 November 2020 to 2022 he was leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party,after ousting Sitiveni Rabuka in the SODELPA leadership contest.
Mosese Drecala Bulitavu is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji. He is a member of the FijiFirst party.
General elections were held in Fiji on 14 November 2018. The result was a victory for the ruling FijiFirst party of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama,which received just over 50% of the vote and 27 of the 51 seats in Parliament,a loss of five seats. The main opposition party,Social Democratic Liberal Party,gained six seats,whilst the National Federation Party retained its three seats.
Lenora Salusalu Qereqeretabua is a Fijian broadcaster and politician. In December 2022,she was elected deputy speaker of the Parliament of Fiji. She is a member of the National Federation Party (NFP).
Vijay Nath is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji for the FijiFirst Party. He served as the Assistant Minister for Disaster Management and Rural and Maritime Development.
General elections were held in Fiji on 14 December 2022 to elect the 55 members of Parliament. The elections took place following the passage of controversial electoral amendments.
Filimoni Wainiqolo Rasokisoki Vosarogo is a Fijian lawyer,politician,and Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the People's Alliance.
Ro Filipe Qaraniqio Tuisawau is a Fijian chief,politician,and Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the People's Alliance. He is the son of former National Federation Party MP Ratu Mosese Tuisawau and the nephew of former SODELPA leader Ro Teimumu Kepa.
