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2026 in Fiji

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2026
in
Fiji

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Events of 2026 in Fiji.

Incumbents

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Government of Fiji

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Cabinet of Fiji

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Portfolio Portrait Minister Party
Sitiveni Rabuka PA
  • Minister for Finance
  • Commerce and Business Development
Esrom Immanuel PA
Viliame Gavoka SODELPA
Siromi Turaga PA
  • Defence and Veteran Affairs
Pio Tikoduadua NFP
  • Employment
  • Productivity and Industrial Relations
Agni Deo Singh NFP
Ifereimi Vasu SODELPA
  • Education
Aseri Radrodro SODELPA
  • Health and Medical Services
Atonio Lalabalavu PA
  • Information
Lynda Tabuya PA
  • Women, Children and Social Protectcion
Sashi Kiran NFP
  • Fisheries & Forests
Alitia Bainivalu PA
  • Lands and Mineral Resource
Filimoni Vosarogo PA
  • Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management
Sakiasi Ditoka PA
  • Multi-Ethnic Affairs
  • Sugar
Charan Jeath Singh PA
  • Housing
  • Local Government
Maciu Katamotu PA
  • Public Works
  • Transport
Filipe Tuisawau PA
  • Youth and Sports
Jese Saukuru PA
  • Agriculture and Waterways
Tomasi Tunabuna PA
  • Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Mosese Bulitavu Independent
  • Communication
  • Minister for Policing
Ioane Naivalurua Independent
  • Minister for Immigration
Viliame Naupoto Independent

Events

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  • 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

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Holidays

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Source:[7][8]

Deaths

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See also

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References

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  1. Movono, Lice (19 February 2026). "Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama charged with inciting mutiny". ABC News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  2. Naidu, Andrew (19 March 2026). "Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho plead not guilty to mutiny charges". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. "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.
  6. 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.
  7. "Holidays and Observances in Fiji in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  8. "Fiji Public Holidays 2025". Fiji Government Department of Information. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  9. "Fiji rugby legend Alivereti Dere passes away". FBC. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  10. "Fiji's former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau passes away". RNZ. 29 March 2026.
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