FIJI has come a long way since 1874 when the country was ceded to Britain.
Independence has not come without its price.
Many of us will acknowledge that Independence comes with responsibilty.
Responsibilty for the welfare of this nation.
Today, we pay tribute to our former and past leaders who accepted this responsibilty for the good of its people.
Below are the lists of Presidents and Prime Ministers of Fiji since 1967 so far.
Past Presidents
Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau:
December 5, 1987 – December 15, 1993
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara:
January 18, 1994 (Acting since December 16, 1993) – May 29, 2000
Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu:
July 13, 2000 -December 5, 2006
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau:
November 5, 2009 (acting since 30 July 2009) to date
Past Prime Ministers
Chief Minister of the Colony
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
1967- 1970 Alliance Party
Prime Minister of the Dominion
of Fiji
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
1970-1987 Alliance Party
Timoci Bavadra
April 13, 1987- May 13, 1987 Vacant (May 14, 1987 – December 5, 1987)
Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Ratu Kamisese Mara
December 5, 1987- June 2, 1992
Sitiveni Rabuka
June 2, 1992- May 19, 1999
Mahendra Chaudhry
May 19, 1999- May 27, 2000
Ratu Tevita Momoedonu
May 27, 2000 (lasted only for several minutes)
Vacant (May 27, 2000 – July 4, 2000
Laisenia Qarase
July 4, 2000 – May 14, 2000
Ratu Tevita Momoedonu
March 14, 2001- March 16, 2001
Laisenia Qarase
March 16, 2001- December 5, 2006
Dr Jona Senilagakali
December 5, 2006 – January 4, 2007
Commodore Frank Bainimarama
January 5, 2007 – April 10, 2009
Vacant (April 10, 2009 – April 11,
2009)
Commodore Frank Bainimarama
April 11, 2009 – March 13, 2014
Voreqe Bainimarama
March 13, 2014 – September 17 – to date.
