2024 in Fiji
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Events of 2024 in Fiji.
Incumbents
Government of Fiji
- President: Wiliame Katonivere
- Prime Minister: Sitiveni Rabuka
- Speaker: Naiqama Lalabalavu[1]
Cabinet of Fiji
Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Party | |
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| ![]() | Sitiveni Rabuka | PA | |
| ![]() | Manoa Kamikamica | PA | |
| ![]() | Biman Prasad | NFP | |
| ![]() | Viliame Gavoka | SODELPA | |
| ![]() | Siromi Turaga | PA | |
| ![]() | Pio Tikoduadua | NFP | |
| ![]() | Agni Deo Singh | NFP | |
| ![]() | Ifereimi Vasu | SODELPA | |
| ![]() | Aseri Radrodro | SODELPA | |
| ![]() | Atonio Lalabalavu | PA | |
| ![]() | Lynda Tabuya | PA | |
| Filimoni Vosarogo | PA | ||
| ![]() | Sakiasi Ditoka | PA | |
| ![]() | Charan Jeath Singh | PA | |
| ![]() | Maciu Katamotu | PA | |
| Kalaveti Ravu | PA | ||
| ![]() | Filipe Tuisawau | PA | |
| ![]() | Jese Saukuru | PA | |
| Vatimi Rayalu | PA |
Events
- 7 May – Former President Frank Bainimarama is convicted and sentenced to a one year prison term for obstructing a corruption investigation into the University of the South Pacific in 2020.[2]
- 21 August – Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya suggests restoring the death penalty to combat drug trafficking.[3]
- 6 September – A controversy erupts over the Miss Universe Fiji 2024 pageant after both Manshika Prasad and Nadine Roberts claim to have won the title. The Miss Universe Organization subsequently designates Prasad, who was crowned the winner in the coronation night, as the real winner.[4][5]
Holidays
Source:[6]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 29 March – Good Friday
- 30 March – Easter Saturday
- 1 April – Easter Monday
- 7 September – Constitution Day
- 16 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 10 October – Fiji Day
- 1 November – Diwali
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
- 5 January – Vinod Patel, 84, football executive and politician, MP (1992–1999) and president of Ba (1986–2001).[7]
- 14 July – Tupeni Baba, 82, academic and politician, deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs (1999–2000).[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Speaker of Parliament". Parliament of the Republic of Fiji. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Bainimarama sentenced to 1 year in prison while Qiliho sentenced to 2 years imprisonment". Fiji Village. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Fiji minister wants to 'explore the possibility of death penalty' to tackle drug crisis". RNZ. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen's crown". BBC. 8 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Drama continues : Miss Universe Fiji 2024 is Manshika Prasad and will go to Miss Universe in Mexico". Fiji Village. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Fiji Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Journalist, Litia Cava Multimedia. "Prasad pays tribute to late Vinod Patel". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ fijivillage. "Late former Deputy PM Professor Tupeni Baba passes away". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
External links
- Online calendar
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