2026 in Fiji
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Incumbents
[edit]Government of Fiji
[edit]Cabinet of Fiji
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Sitiveni Rabuka | PA | |
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Esrom Immanuel | PA | |
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Viliame Gavoka | SODELPA | |
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Siromi Turaga | PA | |
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Pio Tikoduadua | NFP | |
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Agni Deo Singh | NFP | |
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Ifereimi Vasu | SODELPA | |
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Aseri Radrodro | SODELPA | |
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Atonio Lalabalavu | PA | |
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Lynda Tabuya | PA | |
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Sashi Kiran | NFP | |
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Alitia Bainivalu | PA | ||
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Filimoni Vosarogo | PA | |
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Sakiasi Ditoka | PA | |
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Charan Jeath Singh | PA | |
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Maciu Katamotu | PA | |
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Filipe Tuisawau | PA | |
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Jese Saukuru | PA | |
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Tomasi Tunabuna | PA | ||
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Mosese Bulitavu | Independent | |
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Ioane Naivalurua | Independent | |
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Viliame Naupoto | Independent |
Events
[edit]- 16 February – Former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and former police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho are arrested on charges of inciting mutiny against Fiji Military Forces commander Jone Kalouniwai in 2023.[1]
- 19 March – Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty to charges of inciting mutiny against Fiji Military Forces commander Kalouniwai.[2]
- 2 June – Israel reestablishes an embassy in Suva, which had been closed 30 years ago. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Fijian Police Minister Ioane Naivalurua attended the reopening ceremony.[3]
- 22 June - Fijian police confirmed that over 60 parcels containing "white substances" had washed up on beaches at various locations including the Lau Islands, Munia Island, Kadavu Island and Qamea over the past week.[4] Forensic testing confirmed these parcels contained cocaine.[5]
Scheduled
[edit]Holidays
[edit]- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 18 April – Good Friday
- 19 April – Easter Saturday
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 7 September – Constitution Day
- 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 10 October – Fiji Day
- 22 October – Diwali
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
[edit]- 11 February – Alifereti Dere, 64, rugby union player (national team) and coach (Fiji Sevens)[8]
- 26 March – Epeli Nailatikau, 84, military officer, president (2009–2015), speaker of the House of Representatives (2001–2006), and vice-president (2009).[9]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Movono, Lice (19 February 2026). "Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama charged with inciting mutiny". ABC News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Naidu, Andrew (19 March 2026). "Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho plead not guilty to mutiny charges". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Perets, Shir (2 June 2026). "'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 17 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ Persico, Christina (22 June 2026). "Dozens of packages containing 'white substances' wash up around Fiji". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Cocaine bricks wash up on remote Fiji island". ABC News. 21 June 2026. Archived from the original on 21 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Holidays and Observances in Fiji in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Fiji Public Holidays 2025". Fiji Government Department of Information. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Fiji rugby legend Alivereti Dere passes away". FBC. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Fiji's former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau passes away". RNZ. 29 March 2026.
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