2026 in Fiji
Appearance
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Incumbents
[edit]Government of Fiji
[edit]Cabinet of Fiji
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Sitiveni Rabuka | PA | ||
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Esrom Immanuel | PA | ||
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Viliame Gavoka | SODELPA | ||
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Siromi Turaga | PA | ||
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Pio Tikoduadua | NFP | ||
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Agni Deo Singh | NFP | ||
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Ifereimi Vasu | SODELPA | ||
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Aseri Radrodro | SODELPA | ||
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Atonio Lalabalavu | PA | ||
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Lynda Tabuya | PA | ||
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Sashi Kiran | NFP | ||
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Alitia Bainivalu | PA | ||
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Filimoni Vosarogo | PA | ||
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Sakiasi Ditoka | PA | ||
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Charan Jeath Singh | PA | ||
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Maciu Katamotu | PA | ||
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Filipe Tuisawau | PA | ||
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Jese Saukuru | PA | ||
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Tomasi Tunabuna | PA | ||
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Mosese Bulitavu | Independent | ||
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Ioane Naivalurua | Independent | ||
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Viliame Naupoto | Independent |
Events
[edit]- 16 February – Former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and former police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho are arrested on charges of inciting mutiny against Fiji Military Forces commander Jone Kalouniwai in 2023.[1]
- 19 March – Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty to charges of inciting mutiny against Fiji Military Forces commander Kalouniwai.[2]
- 2 June – Israel reopens an embassy in Suva for the first time in 30 years.[3]
- 22 June – Police confirm that over 60 parcels containing cocaine had washed up on beaches at various locations including the Lau Islands, Munia Island, Kadavu Island and Qamea over the past week.[4][5]
- 6 July – The Fijian and Australian governments sign two bilateral defence and economic treaties in Suva.[6]
Scheduled
[edit]Holidays
[edit]- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 18 April – Good Friday
- 19 April – Easter Saturday
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 7 September – Constitution Day
- 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 10 October – Fiji Day
- 22 October – Diwali
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
[edit]- 11 February – Alifereti Dere, 64, rugby union player (national team) and coach (Fiji Sevens)[9]
- 26 March – Epeli Nailatikau, 84, military officer, president (2009–2015), speaker of the House of Representatives (2001–2006), and vice-president (2009).[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Movono, Lice (19 February 2026). "Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama charged with inciting mutiny". ABC News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ↑ Naidu, Andrew (19 March 2026). "Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho plead not guilty to mutiny charges". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ Perets, Shir (2 June 2026). "'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 17 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Persico, Christina (22 June 2026). "Dozens of packages containing 'white substances' wash up around Fiji". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "Cocaine bricks wash up on remote Fiji island". ABC News. 21 June 2026. Archived from the original on 21 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ McGuirk, Rod (6 July 2026). "Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 6 July 2026. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Holidays and Observances in Fiji in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ "Fiji Public Holidays 2025". Fiji Government Department of Information. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ "Fiji rugby legend Alivereti Dere passes away". FBC. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Fiji's former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau passes away". RNZ. 29 March 2026.
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