Incumbent

Government of Fiji

Cabinet of Fiji

Party key		FijiFirst

Cabinet of Fiji: November 2018 – present
Portrait	Portfolio
	Prime Minister Minister for iTaukei Affairs Minister for Sugar Sugar Industry Foreign Affairs Forestry	Frank Bainimarama
	Attorney-General Minister for Economy, Civil Service, Communications, Housing and Community Development	Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
	Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts	Premila Kumar
	Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management and Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing	Inia Seruiratu
	Minister for Fisheries	Semi Koroilavesau
	Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and Youth and Sports	Parveen Bala
	Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation	Rosy Akbar
	Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment	Mahendra Reddy
	Minister for Health and Medical Services	Ifereimi Waqainabete
	Minister for Infrastructure and Meteorological Services and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources	Jone Usamate
	Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport	Faiyaz Koya
Assistant Ministers
	Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment	Viam Pillay
	Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Deputy Speaker of the House	Veena Bhatnagar
	Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management	Jale Sigarara
	Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services	Alexander O'Connor
	Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management	Vijay Nath
	Assistant Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations; Youth and Sports	Alvikh Maharaj
	Assistant Minister for Sugar Industry	George Vegnathan
	Assistant Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations; Youth and Sports	Alipate Nagata
	Assistant Minister for Itaukei Affairs	Selai Adimaitoga
Others
	Speaker of the House	Epeli Nailatikau
	Leader of Opposition	Naiqama Lalabalavu
	Former president of the FijiFirst, now President of Fiji	Wiliame Katonivere

Ongoing events

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji

Events by month

January

Reserve Bank of Fiji anticipates Fiji's economy to grow by 1.7% in 2020.^[4]
Drama precedes SODELPA court hearing at Civil High Court In Suva.^[5]
Wuhan Coronavirus: Everything toned down says Fijian student in Wuhan.^[6]
Poster boys of honesty badged as Nasinu Muslim College Prefects.^[7]
International Social Security Association Pacific Desk Office opens.^[8]
81 Chinese nationals that arrived into Dravuni, Kadavu and Suva via cruise liner Majestic Princess were marked safe by health officials.^[9]

February

Coca-Cola games begins with zone 1 kicking off.^[10]
Missing eight at sea found, had no idea search and rescue was activated.^[11]
Coronavirus may interrupt supply chains in Fiji.^[12]
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden state visit to Fiji.^[13]

March

Fiji confirms its first case of COVID-19.^[14]
Schools all over Fiji closed indefinitely till April 17.^[15]
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed the COVID-19 response budget.^[16]
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a nationwide curfew from 8pm to 5am.^[17]
Fiji National University extend its mid-semester break.^[18]
Lautoka, Suva and part of Labasa under lockdown.^[19]
Fiji records 5 cases at the end of March.^[20]

April

561 Fijians repatriated, 1157 visitors evacuated and 87,000 kg exports freighted by Fiji Airways.^[21]
21 tests conducted. Confirmed cases still at 16.^[22]
Cyclone Harold hits Fiji. A 66-year-old man in Kadavu died.^[23]
The Government of Australia pledged A$350,000 in aid to Fiji for Harold relief efforts.^[24]
The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, Jonathan Curr, pledged humanitarian and disaster and relief for Fiji from New Zealand.^[25]
At the end of April, Fiji recorded a total of 18 cases with 11 recovered.^[26]

May

Fourteen patients have recovered from COVID-19.^[27]

December

December 17 – Fiji imposes a curfew in anticipation of Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall on December 18.^[28]
December 19 – At least four are killed and millions of dollars in damage as Hurricane Yasa slams into Vanua Levu. 16,113 people are unable to return to their homes.^[29]

Predicted and scheduled events

October 10 – Fiji Day
October 29 – The Prophet's Birthday
November 14 – Diwali
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – Boxing Day

Deaths

February

February 3 – Josefa Rika, cricketer.^[30]
February 26 – Satya Nandan, diplomat, former representative to the U.N. and former ambassador to the Netherlands.^[31]

April

April 15 – Finau Mara, diplomat and politician, Ambassador-at-large.^[32]
April 21 – Laisenia Qarase, former Prime Minister and politician.^[33]

May

May 18 – Raman Pratap Singh, politician, president of the National Federation Party.^[34]

June

June 4 – Giyannedra Prasad, lawyer and politician, member and former Deputy Speaker of Parliament.^[35]

July

July 18 – Alefoso Yalayalatabua, rugby union player.^[36]

November

November 26 – Tevita Momoedonu, 74, politician, Prime Minister of Fiji (2000, 2001).^[37]

References

^ "Konrote reappointed Fiji's president". RNZ. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama re-elected for second term". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Speaker of Parliament". Parliament of the Republic of Fiji. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Reserve Bank Anticipates Fiji's Economy To Grow By 1.7% In 2020". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Drama Precedes SODELPA Court Hearing At Civil High Court In Suva". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Wuhan Coronavirus: Everything Toned Down Says Fijian Student In Wuhan". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Poster Boys Of Honesty Badged As Nasinu Muslim College Prefects". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "International Social Security Association Pacific Desk Office Opens In Suva Today". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Coronavirus Outbreak: 81 Chinese On Board Cruiseship Safe". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Coca-Cola Games 2019". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Missing Eight At Sea Found Had No Idea Search And Rescue Was Activated". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Coronavirus May Interrupt Supply Chains In Fiji Soon". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Jacinda Ardern Is An Inspiration To Fijians, Particularly Women, Girls". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Fijivillage. "COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant who had recent travel history to USA and NZ - Dr. Sahukhan". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "COVID-19: Schools Remain Closed Until April 17". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Covid-19: Fiji govt unveils $US400m stimulus package". RNZ. 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "COVID-19: Nationwide curfew to come into effect from Monday". FijiTimes. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "COVID-19: FNU Extends Mid-Semester Break". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Covid-19 Pacific Update: Fijian capital Suva in lockdown after hairdressers test positive". TVNZ. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Indra Singh. "Fiji's fourth COVID-19 case confirmed, Suva will not shutdown". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "561 Fijians Repatriated, 1157 Visitors Evacuated And 87,000kg Export Freighted". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "COVID-19: 21 Test Samples Negative, 16 Confirmed Cases Still". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "TC Harold claims the life of a 66-year-old Kadavu man". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Fijivillage. "Australia pledges support to Fiji's relief efforts after TC Harold". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Indra Singh. "New Zealand commits to helping Fiji". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Only seven positive COVID-19 patients remain". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
^ "Another patient recovers, six COVID-19 cases remain". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
^ "Giant waves feared as Fiji braces for Category 5 Cyclone Yasa". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera English. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
^ "Fiji: Devastation caused by Cyclone Yasa compared to war zone". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera English. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
^ "Cricket Fiji mourns loss of Rika". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Fijivillage. "Fiji's 1st diplomat to UN Satya Nandan passes away". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Ratu Finau Mara Passes Away After An Illness
^ Fijivillage. "Former PM Laisenia Qarase to be laid to rest at his home village in Mavana, Lau". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
^ "Former NFP president passes away". Fiji Times. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
^ "Former Fiji deputy speaker and coup hostage dies". RNZ. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
^ Former Flying Fijian dies at 43
^ Ratu Tevita passes away

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Incumbent

Government of Fiji

Cabinet of Fiji

Ongoing events

Events by month

January

February

March

April

May

December

Predicted and scheduled events

Deaths

February

April

May

June

July

November

See also

References