Fiji ke khaas log ke list

Fiji ke khaas log ke list

Academic leaders

Chandra, Rajesh, Vice-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 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 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, Tui Viti.
Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa, Bauan 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, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty in the Lau Islands
Rasolo, 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, Fijian chieftainess
Udre Udre, Ratu, 19th century cannibal
Ulugalala, Alifereti Finau, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
Visawaqa, Ratu Tanoa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s)
Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (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 United States
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, member of House of Representatives, Vunivalu of Natewa

Entertainment and media

Derek Boyer, "The Island Warrior", actor
Mike Howlett, musician
Cassius Khan, classical tabla and ghazal player now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Talei Burns, vocalist, musician
Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura, musician
Lagani Rabukawaqa, musician
Rebecca Singh, television news presenter, now based in New Zealand
DJ Ritendra, music producer
Kula Kei Uluivuya, musician
Laisa Vulakoro, singer
Savuto Vakadewavosa, singer
Elena Baravilala, singer

Diplomats

Bune, Poseci, diplomat and politician
Konrote, George, diplomat and politician; Rotuman
Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli, President of Fiji (since 2009) and former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Parliamentary Speaker, and Cabinet Minister
Nandan, Satya, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (1996–present)
Savua, Isikia, diplomat and former Police Commissioner
Tavola, Kaliopate, Minister for Foreign Affairs (2000–2006) and former Ambassador to Belgium
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 New Zealand 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 (2007–2014), Prime Minister since 2014. Leader of the 2006 Fijian coup d'état.
Baledrokadroka, Ratu Jone, Lieutenant Colonel and former Acting Land Force Commander
Driti, Pita, Land Force Commander (as of early 2007)
Kean, Francis, Navy 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 Navy Commander; Director of Immigration (as of early 2007)
Rabuka, Sitiveni, 1987 coup leader, later Prime Minister (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 (Second World War)
Teleni, Esala, Naval Captain and former Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Waqanisau, Jeremia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China
Humphrey Tawake, 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

Khaas article: List of Fijian politicians

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Religious leaders

Arya, Kamlesh, President Arya Pratinidhi Sabha
Bryce, Jabez, Anglican Bishop
Chambers, Amy, Anglican priest
Dudley, Hannah, Methodist missionary
Kuppuswami, Sadhu, Hindu religious leader (1890–1956)
Kurulo, Suliasi, head of the Fiji- based Christian Mission Fellowship
Kush, Kundan Singh, Arya Samaj missionary
Mataca, Petero, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji
Qiliho, Apimeleki, first indigenous Fijian Anglican Bishop
Sharma, Gabriel, first Indo-Fijian Anglican Bishop
Sharma, Shri Krishna, Arya Samaj (Hindu) religious leader
Sing, Sakiusa, Roman Catholic priest and educator (1946–2005)
Tariq, Imam Fazlullah, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Missionary In-charge
Yabaki, Akuila, clergyman and human rights activist

Sportspeople

Khaas article: List of Fijian sportspeople

Unionists

Anthony, Felix, FTUC General Secretary
Chandra, Baba Ram, India-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 Secretary
Sami, Jagannath, labour union organizer; suspended in late 2006 as chief executive officer 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:.