This list comprises Fijian citizens, and some foreigners associated with Fiji. For the sake of size, persons who could be listed under multiple categories should generally be listed only under the category for which they are best known. The term Fijian is used here in a national rather than an ethnic sense.

Academic leaders

* Chandra, Rajesh,

Vice-Chancellor A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus within a university system. In most Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations, the chancellor ...

of the University of Fiji * Lal, Brij, historian * Narayan, Paresh, Fiji-born Australian academic * Pillay, Sarojini, Registrar of the University of Fiji * Rudrananda, Swami, founder of the Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam * Siwatibau, Savenaca, academic leader; Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (1940–2003)

Activists

* Ali, Shamima, political activist and women's rights campaigner * Bhagwan-Rolls, Sharon, political activist and women's rights campaigner * Heffernan, Angie, political activist * Luveni, Jiko, dentist and AIDS campaigner;

Speaker Speaker may refer to: Society and politics * Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly * Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture * A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially: ** I ...

of the Parliament of Fiji since 2014 * Singh, Anirudh, opposed the imposition of the 1990 Constitution * Siwatibau, Suliana, political activist

Business people

* Iqbal, Imraz, political activist, businessman, former journalist * Khan, Ballu, business tycoon * Kumar, Lokeshani, business tycoon; hospitality owner/operator; originally from Lautoka, Fiji; currently residing in London, Ontario, Canada * Munjal, C.K., businessman and entrepreneur, founder of the Munjal Charitable Trust * Nagindas, Shivlal,

Labasa Labasa (pronounced ) is a town in Fiji with a population of 27,949 at the most recent census held in 2007. Labasa is located in Macuata Province, in the north-eastern part of the island of Vanua Levu, and is the largest town on the island. T ...

businessman and former Senator * Nawalowalo, Ratu Josateki, businessman and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council * Niranjan, Sangeeta, businesswoman * Punja, Hari (born 1937), business tycoon * Samisoni, Adi Mere, businesswoman and Member of Parliament * Seeto, Dixon, business tycoon and president of the Chinese Association of Fiji * Sharma, Sunil, partner at Aliz Pacific, one of the leading accounting firms in Fiji; Secretary/Treasurer of Suva Chamber of Commerce & Industry * Singh, Rajnesh, businessman and technologist * Singh, Ram, Indian-born businessman * Deo, Raten, businessman, owner of Shop N Save Supermarkets * Toganivalu, Davila, businesswoman and newspaper publisher * Waradi, Taito, President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Chiefs

Chiefs, excluding chiefs listed in other sections, include: * Ratu Kuliniyasi Roko Malani, father of Ratu Wilisoni Tuiketei Malani, chief, elder lineage Gonesau of Vueti, 1st

Roko Tui Bau In Fiji, Turaga na Roko Tui Bau is a vassal chief of the Vunivalu of Bau (the chief of the post- Cakobau enclaves of the Kubuna confederacy). From his seat at the residence of Naicobocobo, the Roko Tui Bau rules the Vusaratu chiefs (including t ...

, Tui Viti. * Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa,

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chief * Kanakana, Ratu Epeli, Fijian chief ''( Tui Suva)'' * Katonivere, Ratu Aisea, '' Tui Macuata'' (paramount chief of Macuata) * Kadavulevu, Ratu Penaia, '' Vunivalu of Bau'' (1901–1914) * Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni (the First), chief (1859–1920) * Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli (the First) (1842–1901), '' Vunivalu of Bau'' *

Niumataiwalu Niumataiwalu was a Verata high chief who was the father of Roko Rasolo and his siblings who became the Vuanirewa siblings or clan in Lau. The name Niumataiwalu, translated as 'I came first at Walu beach' was in memory of his grandfather-Tuivanuak ...

, founder of the

Vuanirewa The Vuanirewa is the ruling tribe (yavusa) of the Lau Islands, a scattered group of more than a hundred islands (16 inhabited) and reefs along the eastern edge of Fiji. Origins The members of this clan all hail from the village of Tubou on th ...

dynasty in the Lau Islands *

Rasolo Rasolo was a Fijian High Chief. Family Father of Rasolo was Chief Niumataiwalu of Lakeba. Rasolo's mother was Lady Tarau of Tovu Totoya. Rasolo was a brother of Lady Sivoki and Uluilakeba I and half-brother of Matawalu. Rasolo's first wi ...

, first '' Tui Nayau'' * Rokocegu, Maculeku, '' Tui Dreketi'' * Rokomatu, Adi Joana, '' Tui Sigatoka'' * Sovasova, Ratu Jovesa, '' Tui Vitogo'' (1942–2005) * Tupou, Ratu Taliai, '' Tui Nayau'' (d. 1875) *

Tarau of Tovu Totoya {{Unreferenced, date=December 2009 Tarau of Totoya was the first wife of Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty of the Lau Islands (in Fiji). Tarau was the mother of Uluilakeba I and Rasolo. Oral history indicates that Tarau was the daught ...

, Fijian chieftainess * Udre Udre, Ratu, 19th century

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* Ulugalala, Alifereti Finau, '' Tui Nayau'' (d. 1934) * Visawaqa, Ratu Tanoa, '' Vunivalu of Bau'' (1800s) *

Uluilakeba I {{Unreferenced, date=October 2008 Uluilakeba was the eldest son of Niumataiwalu. He did not succeed to his fathers title, first since his father was not known to have been installed to the title of either Tui Nayau or Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, second ...

, successor to

(q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed

Civil servants

* Acraman, Rodney, former Ombudsman and Chairman of the Fiji Human Rights Commission * Bainimarama, Meli, CEO of Fijian Affairs Board (December 2006-January 2007; subsequently reemployed as an advisor to the board) * Browne, Joseph * Hatch, Hector, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission * Huggett, Stuart, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission * Jale, Anare, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Commission; former Ambassador to the

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* Korovavala, Lesi, Chief Executive Officer of the Home Affairs Ministry * Kotobalavu, Joji, Chief Executive Officer of the Prime Minister's Department * Naupoto, Viliame, former Navy Commander; former Director of Immigration from January 2007; now the current Minister for Youth and Sports * Qionibaravi, Adi Litia, Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Affairs Board * Ram, Rishi, Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Ambassador to Japan * Ridgeway, Peter, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions * Shameem, Shaista, Director of the Fiji Human Rights Commission * Taoka, Aisea, Commissioner of Prisons * Tuisolia, Ratu Sakiusa, former Chief Executive Officer of Airports Fiji Limited * Vakalalabure, Ratu Rakuita, Deputy Speaker of the House, member of House of Representatives of Fiji * Vakalalabure, Ratu Tevita, Senator, President of the Senate, member of the

Great Council of Chiefs The Great Council of Chiefs ''(Bose Levu Vakaturaga'' in Fijian) was a constitutional body in Fiji from 1876 to March 2012. In April 2007, the council was suspended, due to an unworkable relationship with Frank Bainimarama, leader of an "interi ...

, member of House of Representatives, Vunivalu of Natewa

Entertainment and media

* Derek Boyer, "The Island Warrior", actor *

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, musician *

Cassius Khan Cassius Khan (born 7 June 1974), is a Canadian Indian classical musician known for playing the Tabla while singing. Early years Khan was born in Lautoka, Fiji in 1974. As a young teenager in Vancouver, Canada, Khan met Mushtari Begum, a Ghaz ...

, classical

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and ghazal player now based in

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, Canada * Talei Burns, vocalist, musician * Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura, musician * Lagani Rabukawaqa, musician * Rebecca Singh, television news presenter, now based in

New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...

* DJ Ritendra,

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* Kula Kei Uluivuya, musician * Laisa Vulakoro, singer * Savuto Vakadewavosa, singer * Elena Baravilala, singer

Diplomats

* Bune, Poseci, diplomat and politician * Konrote, George, diplomat and politician;

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n * Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli,

President of Fiji The president of Fiji is the head of state of the Republic of Fiji. The president is appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution of Fiji. Although not entirely a figurehead, the role of president ...

(since 2009) and former High Commissioner to the

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Parliamentary Speaker The speaker of a deliberative assembly, especially a Legislature, legislative body, is its chairperson, presiding officer, or the chair. The title was first used in 1377 in England. Usage The title was first recorded in 1377 to describe the r ...

, and Cabinet Minister * Nandan, Satya, Secretary-General of the

International Seabed Authority The International Seabed Authority (ISA) (french: Autorité internationale des fonds marins) is a Kingston, Jamaica-based intergovernmental body of 167 member states and the European Union established under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of ...

(1996–present) * Savua, Isikia, diplomat and former Police Commissioner * Tavola, Kaliopate,

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(2000–2006) and former Ambassador to

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* Vitusagavulu, Jesoni, businessman and diplomat, Ambassador to Washington (2005) * Waqanisau, Jeremaia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China

Legal

* Fatiaki, Daniel, Chief Justice (2002–2007) * Gates, Anthony, Chief Justice (since 2007) * Kepa, Sailosi, judge, diplomat, cabinet minister, ombudsman (1938–2004) * Matanitobua, Naomi, Chief Magistrate * Mishra, Ghananand, jurist (1916–2005) * Naqiolevu, Sekove, judge * Shameem, Nazhat, judge * Singh, Ajit Swaran, Fiji-born

judge * Tuivaga, Sir Timoci, Chief Justice (1974–2002)

Military leaders

* Bainimarama, Voreqe (Frank), military commander and interim Head of State (2000; 2006–2007); interim

Prime Minister of Fiji The prime minister of Fiji is the head of government of the Republic of Fiji. The prime minister is appointed under the terms of the 2013 Constitution of Fiji. The prime minister is the head of the Cabinet and appoints and dismisses ministers ...

(2007–2014), Prime Minister since 2014. Leader of the

2006 Fijian coup d'état The Fijian coup d'état of December 2006 was a coup d'état carried out by Commodore Frank Bainimarama, Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, against the government of President Josefa Iloilo. Iloilo was removed as president, bu ...

. * Baledrokadroka, Ratu Jone, Lieutenant Colonel and former Acting Land Force Commander * Driti, Pita, Land Force Commander (as of early 2007) * Kean, Francis,

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Commander (as of early 2007) * Leweni, Neumi, Army spokesman * Mara, Ratu Tevita, Army Major; former Army Chief of Staff (as of 2006) * Naupoto, Viliame, former

Commander; Director of Immigration (as of early 2007) * Rabuka, Sitiveni, 1987 coup leader, later

Prime Minister A prime minister, premier or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. Under those systems, a prime minister i ...

(1992–1999) * Rabukawaqa, Orisi, Army spokesman * Saubulinayau, Meli, senior Army officer * Seruvakula, Viliame, Army officer, who led the counteroffensive against the mutiny at Queen Elizabeth Barracks on 2 November 2000 * Sukanaivalu, Sefanaia, war hero (

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) * Teleni, Esala, Naval Captain and former Deputy Commander of the

Republic of Fiji Military Forces The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF, formerly the Royal Fiji Military Forces) is the military force of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of about 4,000 active soldiers and approximately 6,000 reservists, it is one ...

* Waqanisau, Jeremia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China *

Humphrey Tawake Humphrey Tawake is a senior officer in the Republic of Fiji Naval Service. Tawake represented Fiji at the 2017 Global Coast Guard Summit, in Tokyo. Tawake lead the welcome back ceremony upon the return of RFNS ''Kikau'', from an extensive refi ...

, Captain and Chief Naval Officer * Semi Koroilavesau, rose to the rank of Commander, prior to running for elected office * Netani Sukanaivalu, rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, prior to running for elected office

Police officers

* Bulamainaivalu, Kevueli, Assistant Commissioner of Police - Crime * Driver, Moses, Deputy Commissioner of Police * Hughes, Andrew, Commissioner of Police * Khan, Jahir, Senior Superintendent of Police * Koroi, Jimi, Acting Commissioner of Police (2006–2007) * Matakibau, Samuela, Assistant Police Commissioner Operations * Ridgeway, Peter, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions * Tikotikoca, Romanu, Commissioner of Police

Political leaders

Religious leaders

* Arya, Kamlesh, President Arya Pratinidhi Sabha * Bryce, Jabez, Anglican

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* Chambers, Amy, Anglican priest * Dudley, Hannah,

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missionary * Kuppuswami, Sadhu,

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religious leader (1890–1956) * Kurulo, Suliasi, head of the Fiji- based Christian Mission Fellowship * Kush, Kundan Singh, Arya Samaj missionary * Mataca, Petero,

Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy * Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD * Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a let ...

Archbishop of Fiji * Qiliho, Apimeleki, first indigenous Fijian Anglican Bishop * Sharma, Gabriel, first

Indo-Fijian Indo-Fijians or Indian-Fijians (also known as Fiji Indians) are Fijian citizens of Indian descent, and include people who trace their ancestry to various regions of the Indian subcontinent.Girmit by Suresh Prasad Although Indo-Fijians constitu ...

Anglican Bishop * Sharma, Shri Krishna, Arya Samaj (

) religious leader * Sing, Sakiusa,

priest and educator (1946–2005) * Tariq, Imam Fazlullah, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Missionary In-charge * Yabaki, Akuila, clergyman and human rights activist

Sportspeople

Unionists

* Anthony, Felix, FTUC General Secretary * Chandra, Baba Ram,

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-born trade unionist * Muni, Vashist, labour union organizer * Naivaluwaqa, Timoci, trade unionist (1953–2006) * Prasad, Ayodhya, founder of Kisan Sangh * Rae, Pramod, labour union organizer and

National Federation Party 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 claimed to represent all Fiji Islanders, it was supported, in p ...

Secretary * Sami, Jagannath, labour union organizer; suspended in late 2006 as

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of the Sugar Cane Growers Council * Sanadhya, Totaram, labour union organizer * Singh, Attar, FITCU General Secretary * Singh, Mehar, founder of the Vishal Sangh * Singh, Nirbhay, CPSU official

Miscellaneous

Fijian public figures who do not fit into one of the more other categories include: * Navakasuasua, Maciu, 2000 coup plotter * Padarath, Ben, 2006 election candidate, later imprisoned for manslaughter * Waqabaca, Josaia, former NVTLP activist turned coup-plot informer

Non-resident Fiji Islanders

Fiji Islanders who are living abroad, or who have been naturalised as citizens of other countries, or who were born abroad but have Fijian roots, include: * Boyer, Derek, born in Lautoka, Fiji; acted in '' DOA: Dead or Alive'' released in 2006 * Butler, Trevor, winner of '' Big Brother Australia'' 2004 * Curuenavuli, Paulini, Australian-based singer and former member of the band

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; born in Suva, Fiji * Khan, Cassius,

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, Indian classical musician; born in Lautoka * Lal, Prerna, American writer and attorney; Fiji-born, Indian descent * Mishra, Sudesh, Australian poet; Fiji-born, Indian descent * Narayan, Justin, winner of the thirteenth series of MasterChef Australia; born in Australia to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin * Parker, Craig, New Zealand-based actor born in Suva, Fiji; acted in '' The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'' * Satyanand, Anand, Governor-General of New Zealand; born in

to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin * Singh, Bobby,

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football player; born in Suva * Singh, Jason, Australian-born singer; Fiji Indian father

References

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