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{{Main|Head of State of Fiji|Governor-General of Fiji|President of Fiji|Vice-President of Fiji|Prime Minister of Fiji|Leader of the Opposition (Fiji)||l1=Leader of the Opposition|Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji|Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs|Premier of the Kingdom of Viti}}
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* ''Note that the office of Governor-General was [[1970 Constitution of Fiji|constitutionally]] above politics, but it is included on this page as it was a position of leadership.''
* ''Note that the office of Governor-General was [[1970 Constitution of Fiji|constitutionally]] above politics, but it is included on this page as it was a position of leadership.''

* [[Frank Bainimarama|Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank)]], military administrator (2000, 2006 – 2007; interim [[Prime Minister of Fiji]] 2007–present).
* [[Frank Bainimarama|Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank)]], military administrator (2000, 2006 – 2007; interim [[Prime Minister of Fiji]] 2007–present).
* [[Timoci Bavadra|Bavadra, Timoci]] (1934–1989), [[Fiji Labour Party]] founder; [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (1987).
* [[Timoci Bavadra|Bavadra, Timoci]] (1934–1989), [[Fiji Labour Party]] founder; [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (1987).
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* [[Tevita Momoedonu|Momoedonu, Ratu Tevita]], [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (twice – 2000 and 2001); Ambassador to Japan.
* [[Tevita Momoedonu|Momoedonu, Ratu Tevita]], [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (twice – 2000 and 2001); Ambassador to Japan.
* [[Epeli Nailatikau|Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli]] (born 1941), [[President of Fiji]] (2009 - present), Parliamentary Speaker (2001–2006), former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[Epeli Nailatikau|Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli]] (born 1941), [[President of Fiji]] (2009 - present), Parliamentary Speaker (2001–2006), former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[R.D. Patel|Patel, Raojibhai Dahyabhai]], [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji|Speaker]] of the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House of Representatives]] (1972–1977).
* [[R. D. Patel|Patel, Raojibhai Dahyabhai]], [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji|Speaker]] of the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House of Representatives]] (1972–1977).
* [[Laisenia Qarase|Qarase, Laisenia]] (born 1941), [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (2000–present)
* [[Laisenia Qarase|Qarase, Laisenia]] (born 1941), [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] (2000–present)
* [[Sitiveni Rabuka|Rabuka, Sitiveni]], military leader and politician. Coup leader (1987); Prime Minister (1992–1999).
* [[Sitiveni Rabuka|Rabuka, Sitiveni]], military leader and politician. Coup leader (1987); Prime Minister (1992–1999).
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* ''Both present and former Cabinet Ministers are included. Prime Ministers and other national leaders, however, are not.''
* ''Both present and former Cabinet Ministers are included. Prime Ministers and other national leaders, however, are not.''

* [[James Ah Koy|Ah Koy, James]], Minister of Finance (1990s), [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] (2001–present).
* [[James Ah Koy|Ah Koy, James]], Minister of Finance (1990s), [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] (2001–present).
* [[Ahmed Ali (politician)|Ali, Ahmed]] (1938–2005), several times a [[Cabinet of Fiji|cabinet minister]].
* [[Ahmed Ali (Fijian politician)|Ali, Ahmed]] (1938–2005), several times a [[Cabinet of Fiji|cabinet minister]].
* [[Tupeni Baba|Baba, Tupeni]], Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000); founder of the [[New Labour Unity Party]]
* [[Tupeni Baba|Baba, Tupeni]], Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000); founder of the [[New Labour Unity Party]]
* [[Manoa Naqarau Bale|Bale, Manoa]], former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (1999–2000) [[Fiji Labour Party]].
* [[Manoa Naqarau Bale|Bale, Manoa]], former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (1999–2000) [[Fiji Labour Party]].
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* [[Meli Bogileka|Bogileka, Meli]], former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]], General Secretary of the [[People's National Party (Fiji)|People's National Party]].
* [[Meli Bogileka|Bogileka, Meli]], former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]], General Secretary of the [[People's National Party (Fiji)|People's National Party]].
* [[Filipe Bole|Bole, Filipe]], former [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Fiji)|Foreign Minister]]
* [[Filipe Bole|Bole, Filipe]], former [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Fiji)|Foreign Minister]]
* [[Mitieli Bulanauca|Bulanauca, Mitieli]], [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabient Minister]].
* [[Mitieli Bulanauca|Bulanauca, Mitieli]], [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and former [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]].
* [[Poseci Bune|Bune, Poseci]], Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the [[Fiji Labour Party]].
* [[Poseci Bune|Bune, Poseci]], Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the [[Fiji Labour Party]].
* [[Edward Cakobau|Cakobau, Ratu Sir Edward]], Deputy Prime Minister (1970s)
* [[Edward Cakobau|Cakobau, Ratu Sir Edward]], Deputy Prime Minister (1970s)
* [[Seru Epenisa Cakobau|Cakobau, Ratu Seru Epenisa]], former monarch (1852–1874)
* [[Seru Epenisa Cakobau|Cakobau, Ratu Seru Epenisa]], former monarch (1852–1874)
* [[Samanunu Cakobau-Talakuli|Cakobau-Talakuli, Adi Samanunu]]: [[Tailevu]] [[Ratu|chief]], diplomat, and Cabinet Minister.
* [[Samanunu Cakobau-Talakuli|Cakobau-Talakuli, Adi Samanunu]]: [[Tailevu Province|Tailevu]] [[Ratu|chief]], diplomat, and Cabinet Minister.
* [[Asenaca Caucau|Caucau, Adi Asenaca]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]].
* [[Asenaca Caucau|Caucau, Adi Asenaca]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]].
* [[Viliame Cavubati|Cavubati, Viliame]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (1990s)
* [[Viliame Cavubati|Cavubati, Viliame]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (1990s)
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* [[Adi (title)|Adi]] [[Laufitu Malani|Malani, Laufitu]], former [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] (2006) and [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (2007 – present)
* [[Adi (title)|Adi]] [[Laufitu Malani|Malani, Laufitu]], former [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] (2006) and [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] (2007 – present)
* [[Finau Mara|Mara, Ratu Finau]], lawyer, former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[Finau Mara|Mara, Ratu Finau]], lawyer, former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[Suliano Matanitobua|Matanitobua, Ratu Suliano]], [[Namosi]] Chief and former Cabinet Minister.
* [[Suliano Matanitobua|Matanitobua, Ratu Suliano]], [[Namosi Province|Namosi]] Chief and former Cabinet Minister.
* [[Pita Nacuva|Nacuva, Pita]], Minister for Tourism (2005)
* [[Pita Nacuva|Nacuva, Pita]], Minister for Tourism (2005)
* [[Nanise Nagusuca|Nagusuca, Nanise]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet minister]]
* [[Nanise Nagusuca|Nagusuca, Nanise]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet minister]]
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* [[Vivekanand Sharma|Sharma, Vivekanand]], [[Alliance Party (Fiji)|Alliance Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and academic.
* [[Vivekanand Sharma|Sharma, Vivekanand]], [[Alliance Party (Fiji)|Alliance Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and academic.
* [[Semesa Sikivou|Sikivou, Semesa]], academic, Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[Semesa Sikivou|Sikivou, Semesa]], academic, Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
* [[Anand Singh|Singh, Anand Kumar]], [[Fiji Labour Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and former [[Attorney General of Fiji|Attorney-General]].
* [[Anand Singh (Fijian politician)|Singh, Anand Kumar]], [[Fiji Labour Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and former [[Attorney General of Fiji|Attorney-General]].
* [[Rajesh Singh|Singh, Rajesh]], Cabinet Minister (2006).
* [[Rajesh Singh (politician)|Singh, Rajesh]], Cabinet Minister (2006).
* [[Vijay R. Singh|Singh, Sir Vijay]], former Cabinet Minister ''(not to be confused with the golfer of the same name).''
* [[Vijay R. Singh|Singh, Sir Vijay]], former Cabinet Minister ''(not to be confused with the golfer of the same name).''
* [[Kuini Speed|Speed, Adi Kuini]], Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000).
* [[Kuini Speed|Speed, Adi Kuini]], Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000).
* [[Netani Sukanaivalu|Sukanaivalu, Netani]], interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
* [[Netani Sukanaivalu|Sukanaivalu, Netani]], interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
* [[Finau Tabakaucoro|Tabakaucoro, Adi Finau]], former Cabinet Minister.
* [[Finau Tabakaucoro|Tabakaucoro, Adi Finau]], former Cabinet Minister.
* [[Inoke Takiveikata|Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke]] (born 1949), [[Qaranivalu]] of [[Naitasiri]], former Cabinet Minister and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]]. Imprisoned for [[Mutinies of Fiji coup of 2000|mutiny]].
* [[Inoke Takiveikata|Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke]] (born 1949), [[Qaranivalu]] of [[Naitasiri Province|Naitasiri]], former Cabinet Minister and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]]. Imprisoned for [[Mutinies of the 2000 Fijian coup d'état|mutiny]].
* [[Kaliopate Tavola|Tavola, Kaliopate]], [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Fiji)|Foreign Minister]] (2000–present).
* [[Kaliopate Tavola|Tavola, Kaliopate]], [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Fiji)|Foreign Minister]] (2000–present).
* [[Samisoni Tikoinasau|Tikoinasau, Samisoni]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]].
* [[Samisoni Tikoinasau|Tikoinasau, Samisoni]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]].
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* [[Ilaitia Tuisese|Tuisese, Ilaitia]], Minister for Agriculture.
* [[Ilaitia Tuisese|Tuisese, Ilaitia]], Minister for Agriculture.
* [[Isireli Tuvuki|Tuvuki, Isireli]], Cabinet Minister.
* [[Isireli Tuvuki|Tuvuki, Isireli]], Cabinet Minister.
* [[Taufa Vakatale|Vakatale, Taufa]], former Cabinet Minister.
* [[Tomasi Vakatora|Vakatora, Tomasi]], former Minister and [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House]] [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji|Speaker]].
* [[Tomasi Vakatora|Vakatora, Tomasi]], former Minister and [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House]] [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Fiji|Speaker]].
* [[Josefa Vosanibola|Vosanibola, Josefa]], Minister for Home Affairs (2005)
* [[Josefa Vosanibola|Vosanibola, Josefa]], Minister for Home Affairs (2005)
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* [[Pio Wong|Wong, Pio]], career soldier and Cabinet Minister.
* [[Pio Wong|Wong, Pio]], career soldier and Cabinet Minister.
* [[Konisi Yabaki|Yabaki, Konisi]], Minister for Forests and Fisheries.
* [[Konisi Yabaki|Yabaki, Konisi]], Minister for Forests and Fisheries.
* [[Ted Young|Young, Ted]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] from [[Naitasiri Province, Fiji|Naitasiri Province]].
* [[Ted Young (politician)|Young, Ted]], [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet Minister]] from [[Naitasiri Province]].
* [[Kenneth Zinck|Zinck, Kenneth Vincent]], Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity (2001–present).
* [[Kenneth Zinck|Zinck, Kenneth Vincent]], Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity (2001–present).


== Colonial era politicians ==
== Colonial era politicians ==

* ''This list includes politicians who served in the [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] before [[responsible government]] was granted in 1967, but generally excludes politicians who played a significant role after independence in 1970.''
* ''This list includes politicians who served in the [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] before [[responsible government]] was granted in 1967, but generally excludes politicians who played a significant role after independence in 1970.''

* [[M. S. Buksh|Buksh, M. S.]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1947)
* [[M. S. Buksh|Buksh, M. S.]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1947)
* [[Nathanael Chalmers|Chalmers, Nathanael]], Legislative Council Member (1879–1883)<ref name="DNZB Chalmers">{{DNZB|Frazer| Roger|1c11|Nathanael Chalmers|December 2011}}</ref>
* [[Nathanael Chalmers|Chalmers, Nathanael]], Legislative Council Member (1879–1883)<ref name="DNZB Chalmers">{{DNZB|last=Frazer|first= Roger|id=1c11|title=Nathanael Chalmers|accessdate=23 April 2017}}</ref>
* [[Ami Chandra|Chandra, Ami]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1947–1950)
* [[Ami Chandra|Chandra, Ami]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1947–1950)
* [[Vishnu Deo|Deo, Vishnu]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1929; 1937–1959)
* [[Vishnu Deo|Deo, Vishnu]], [[Legislative Council of Fiji|Legislative Council]] Member (1929; 1937–1959)
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* ''This list excludes political party leaders who have served as Prime Minister or in the Cabinet; they are included under '''National Leaders'''.''
* ''This list excludes political party leaders who have served as Prime Minister or in the Cabinet; they are included under '''National Leaders'''.''
* ''Both parliamentary and organizational leaders are included in this list.''
* ''Both parliamentary and organizational leaders are included in this list.''

* [[Jale Baba|Baba, Jale]], businessman and General Secretary of the [[Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua]] (SDL).
* [[Jale Baba|Baba, Jale]], businessman and General Secretary of the [[Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua]] (SDL).
* [[Mick Beddoes|Beddoes, Mick]], leader of the [[United Peoples Party (Fiji)|United Peoples Party]].
* [[Mick Beddoes|Beddoes, Mick]], leader of the [[United Peoples Party (Fiji)|United Peoples Party]].
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* [[Sairusi Nagagavoka|Nagagavoka, Ratu Sairusi]], founder and President of the [[Party of National Unity (Fiji)|Party of National Unity]] (PANU).
* [[Sairusi Nagagavoka|Nagagavoka, Ratu Sairusi]], founder and President of the [[Party of National Unity (Fiji)|Party of National Unity]] (PANU).
* [[Dorsami Naidu|Naidu, Dorsami]], Leader of the [[National Federation Party]]
* [[Dorsami Naidu|Naidu, Dorsami]], Leader of the [[National Federation Party]]
* [[A.D. Patel|Patel, Ambalal Deepak]] (1905–1969), founder of the [[National Federation Party]]
* [[A. D. Patel|Patel, Ambalal Deepak]] (1905–1969), founder of the [[National Federation Party]]
* [[Pramod Rae|Rae, Pramod]], General Secretary of the [[National Federation Party]].
* [[Pramod Rae|Rae, Pramod]], General Secretary of the [[National Federation Party]].
* [[Jai Ram Reddy|Reddy, Jai Ram]], Leader of the [[National Federation Party]] (1977–1987; 1992–1999); Judge.
* [[Jai Ram Reddy|Reddy, Jai Ram]], Leader of the [[National Federation Party]] (1977–1987; 1992–1999); Judge.
* [[Prem Singh|Singh, Prem]], former [[National Federation Party|NFP]] leader.
* [[Prem Singh (Fijian politician)|Singh, Prem]], former [[National Federation Party|NFP]] leader.
* [[Raman Pratap Singh|Singh, Raman Pratap]], [[National Federation Party]] leader.
* [[Raman Pratap Singh|Singh, Raman Pratap]], [[National Federation Party]] leader.
* [[Saula Telawa|Telawa, Saula]], leader of the [[New Nationalist Party (Fiji)|New Nationalist Party]].
* [[Saula Telawa|Telawa, Saula]], leader of the [[New Nationalist Party (Fiji)|New Nationalist Party]].
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* ''For the sake of size, this list includes only those parliamentarians that are not included in other categories (Cabinet Ministers, political party leaders, etc.).''
* ''For the sake of size, this list includes only those parliamentarians that are not included in other categories (Cabinet Ministers, political party leaders, etc.).''
* ''Both present and former parliamentarians are included.''
* ''Both present and former parliamentarians are included.''
* [[Amjad Ali (Fijian politician)|Ali, Amjad]], FLP politician.

* [[Amjad Ali (politician)|Ali, Amjad]], FLP politician.
* [[Narendra Arjun|Arjun, Nainendra]], former [[National Federation Party|NFP]] [[House of Representatives of Fiji|parliamentarian]] (d. 2006).
* [[Narendra Arjun|Arjun, Nainendra]], former [[National Federation Party|NFP]] [[House of Representatives of Fiji|parliamentarian]] (d. 2006).
* [[Kamlesh Kumar Arya|Arya, Kamlesh Kumar]], FLP politician.
* [[Kamlesh Arya|Arya, Kamlesh Kumar]], FLP politician.
* [[Anand Babla|Babla, Anand]], FLP politician.
* [[Anand Babla|Babla, Anand]], FLP politician.
* [[Atu Emberson Bain|Bain, Atu Emberson]], [[Fiji Labour Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Atu Emberson Bain|Bain, Atu Emberson]], [[Fiji Labour Party]] [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
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* [[Pratap Chand|Chand, Pratap]], FLP politician.
* [[Pratap Chand|Chand, Pratap]], FLP politician.
* [[Vijay Chand|Chand, Vijay]], FLP politician.
* [[Vijay Chand|Chand, Vijay]], FLP politician.
* [[David Ariu Christopher|Christopher, David Ariu]], first [[Banaba|Banaban Islander]] elected to the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|Fijian Parliament]] (2001)
* [[David Ariu Christopher|Christopher, David Ariu]], first [[Banaba Island|Banaban Islander]] elected to the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|Fijian Parliament]] (2001)
* [[Josefa Dimuri|Dimuri, Ratu Josefa]], former [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and [[Ratu|chief]]. Convicted of involvement in the [[2000 Fijian coup d'état|2000 coup]].
* [[Josefa Dimuri|Dimuri, Ratu Josefa]], former [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] and [[Ratu|chief]]. Convicted of involvement in the [[2000 Fijian coup d'état|2000 coup]].
* [[Manoa Dobui|Dobui, Manoa]], SDL Member of Parliament.
* [[Manoa Dobui|Dobui, Manoa]], SDL Member of Parliament.
* [[John Fatiaki|Fatiaki, John]], [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] from [[Rotuma]] (2006).
* [[John Fatiaki|Fatiaki, John]], [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]] from [[Rotuma]] (2006).
* [[Jai Gawander|Gawander, Jai]], FLP politician.
* [[Jai Gawander|Gawander, Jai]], FLP politician.
* [[Ahmed Gaffar|Gaffar, Ahmed]], FLP politician.
* [[Gaffar Ahmed]], FLP politician.
* [[Gunasagaran Gounder|Gounder, Gunasagaran]], FLP politician.
* [[Gunasagaran Gounder|Gounder, Gunasagaran]], FLP politician.
* [[Azim Hussein|Hussein, Azim]], FLP politician.
* [[Azim Hussein|Hussein, Azim]], FLP politician.
* [[Fida Hussein|Hussein, Fida]], FLP politician
* [[Tomasi Kanailagi|Kanailagi, Tomasi]], Fijian clergyman and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Tomasi Kanailagi|Kanailagi, Tomasi]], Fijian clergyman and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Jonetani Kaukimoce|Kaukimoce, Jonetani]], Member of Parliament.
* [[Jonetani Kaukimoce|Kaukimoce, Jonetani]], Member of Parliament.
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* [[Joeli Nabuka|Nabuka, Joeli]], SDL politician.
* [[Joeli Nabuka|Nabuka, Joeli]], SDL politician.
* [[Epeli Qaraninamu Nailatikau|Nailatikau, Ratu Dr. Epeli Qaraninamu]], medical doctor and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Epeli Qaraninamu Nailatikau|Nailatikau, Ratu Dr. Epeli Qaraninamu]], medical doctor and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Damodran Nair|Nair, Damodran]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Damodaran Nair|Nair, Damodaran]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Gyani Nand|Nand, Gyani]], FLP politician.
* [[Gyani Nand|Nand, Gyani]], FLP politician.
* [[Ragho Nand|Nand, Ragho]], FLP politician.
* [[Ragho Nand|Nand, Ragho]], FLP politician.
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* [[Narendra Kumar Padarath|Padarath, Narendra Kumar]], FLP politician.
* [[Narendra Kumar Padarath|Padarath, Narendra Kumar]], FLP politician.
* [[Vinod Patel|Patel, Vinod]], NFP politician.
* [[Vinod Patel|Patel, Vinod]], NFP politician.
* [[Krishna Prasad|Prasad, Krishna]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Samresan Pillay|Pillay, Samresan]], NFP politician.
* [[Krishna Prasad (politician)|Prasad, Krishna]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Emasi Qovu]], politician.
* [[Emasi Qovu]], politician.
* [[Monica Raghwan|Raghwan, Monica]], FLP politician.
* [[Monica Raghwan|Raghwan, Monica]], FLP politician.
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* [[Asesela Ravuvu|Ravuvu, Asesela]], Fijian academic and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Asesela Ravuvu|Ravuvu, Asesela]], Fijian academic and [[Senate of Fiji|Senator]].
* [[Kamlesh Reddy|Reddy, Kamlesh]], FLP politician.
* [[Kamlesh Reddy|Reddy, Kamlesh]], FLP politician.
* [[K.S. Reddy|Reddy, K.S.]], pre- and post-independence politician.
* [[K. S. Reddy]], pre- and post-independence politician.
* [[Tom Ricketts (Fiji politician)|Ricketts, Tom]], FLP politician.
* [[Tom Ricketts (Fiji politician)|Ricketts, Tom]], FLP politician.
* [[Mere Samisoni|Samisoni, Adi Mere]], SDL Member of Parliament.
* [[Mere Samisoni|Samisoni, Adi Mere]], SDL Member of Parliament.
* [[C.A. Shah|Shah, C.A.]], pre- and post-independence politician.
* [[C. A. Shah]], pre- and post-independence politician.
* [[Ram Sharan|Sharan, Ram]], FLP politician.
* [[Ram Sharan|Sharan, Ram]], FLP politician.
* [[Vijay Nair|Nair, Vijay]], FLP politician.
* [[Vijay Nair|Nair, Vijay]], FLP politician.
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* [[Chandra Singh|Singh, Chandra]], FLP politician.
* [[Chandra Singh|Singh, Chandra]], FLP politician.
* [[Davendra Singh|Singh, Davendra]], NFP-turned-FLP politician (mid-1980s).
* [[Davendra Singh|Singh, Davendra]], NFP-turned-FLP politician (mid-1980s).
* [[Gyan Singh|Singh, Gyan]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Gyan Singh (Fijian politician)|Singh, Gyan]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Pravin Singh|Singh, Pravin]], FLP Member of Parliament (died 2003).
* [[Pravin Singh|Singh, Pravin]], FLP Member of Parliament (died 2003).
* [[Satendra Singh (politician)|Singh, Satendra]], FLP politician.
* [[Satendra Singh (politician)|Singh, Satendra]], FLP politician.
* [[Uday Singh (Fiji politician)|Singh, Uday]], [[Alliance Party (Fiji)|Alliance Party]] politician; MP 1985–1987.
* [[Uday Singh (Fiji politician)|Singh, Uday]], [[Alliance Party (Fiji)|Alliance Party]] politician; MP 1985–1987.
* [[Vijay Singh (politician)|Singh, Vijay]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[Vijay Singh (Fijian politician)|Singh, Vijay]], FLP Member of Parliament.
* [[George Speight|Speight, George]] (born 1957), coup leader (2000) and parliamentarian.
* [[George Speight|Speight, George]] (born 1957), coup leader (2000) and parliamentarian.
* [[Govind Swamy]] (born 1951), FLP politician
* [[Ofa Swann|Swann, Ofa]], [[New Labour Unity Party|NLUP]] politician.
* [[Ofa Swann|Swann, Ofa]], [[New Labour Unity Party|NLUP]] politician.
* [[Mohammed Tahir|Tahir, Mohammed]], FLP politician.
* [[Mohammed Tahir|Tahir, Mohammed]], FLP politician.
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* [[Josateki Vula|Vula, Josateki]], politician.
* [[Josateki Vula|Vula, Josateki]], politician.


== Municipal politicians ==
== Municipal ==
• Aman Samut, businessman and former mayor of Lautoka city.
* [[Praveen Bala|Bala, Praveen]], Mayor of [[Ba Town]].
* [[Paul Jaduram|Jaduram, Paul]], former [[Mayor of Labasa|Mayor]] of [[Labasa]].
* [[Parveen Bala|Bala, Parveen]], Mayor of [[Ba (town)|Ba Town]].
* [[Injimo Managreve|Managreve, Injimo]], Chairman of the [[Council of Rotuma]].
* [[Paul Jaduram|Jaduram, Paul]], former [[Mayor of Labasa|mayor]] of [[Labasa]].
* [[Chandu Umaria|Umaria, Chandu]], former Lord Mayor of Suva.
* [[Injimo Managreve|Managreve, Injimo]], chairman of the [[Council of Rotuma]].
* [[Chandu Umaria|Umaria, Chandu]], former lord mayor of Suva.
* [[Peni Volavola|Volavola, Ratu Peni]], [[Lord Mayor of Suva|Lord Mayor]] of [[Suva]].
* [[Peni Volavola|Volavola, Ratu Peni]], [[Lord Mayor of Suva|Lord Mayor]] of [[Suva]].
* [[Josephine Raikuna Williams|Williams, Josephine]], businesswoman and former Mayor of [[Nadi]] (1999–2001).
* [[Josephine Raikuna Williams|Williams, Josephine]], businesswoman and former mayor of [[Nadi]] (1999–2001).
* [[Alipate Jimi Savu|Savu, Alipate Jimi]], former Deputy Mayor of [[Lami, Fiji|Lami]].
* [[Alipate Jimi Savu|Savu, Alipate Jimi]], former deputy mayor of [[Lami, Fiji|Lami]].
*[[Mere Samisoni|Samisoni, Mere]], former Mayor of [[Lami, Fiji|Lami]].
*[[Mere Samisoni|Samisoni, Mere]], former mayor of [[Lami, Fiji|Lami]].


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Latest revision as of 22:19, 4 September 2024

Lists of Fijians

Main list

Politicians
List of Fijian politicians
Heads of state
Viti premiers
Presidents - Vice-presidents
Governors - Governors-general
Prime ministers - Cabinet ministers
Attorneys-general - Foreign ministers
iTaukei (Fijian) affairs ministers - GCC chairmen
Opposition leaders
House speakers - Senate presidents
Parliamentarians - Senators

Other community leaders:
List of Fijian sportspeople

National leaders

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Cabinet Ministers

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Colonial era politicians

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Political party leaders and organizers

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Parliamentarians

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Municipal

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• Aman Samut, businessman and former mayor of Lautoka city.

References

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  1. ^ Frazer, Roger. "Nathanael Chalmers". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.