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FIJI
Fiji's system of parliamentary democracy, inherited when the country gained independence from Great Britain in 1970, was interrupted in 1987 with the installation of a military regime following two bloodless coups led by then-Lt. Col. Sitiveni Rabuka. Fiji returned to elected government in 1992. That government fell in November 1993 over failure to pass a budget for 1994. After a general election in February 1994, the government of Prime Minister Rabuka was returned to power.
In 1995 the Rabuka government initiated a constitutionally mandated review of the Fiji constitution, resulting in the signing into law of a new broadly accepted constitution which came into effect in July 1998. All major political parties participated in the review process and the new constitution is the result of consultation and consensus among the people of Fiji. The review process has helped restore confidence in the political and economic stability of the country.
Elections held under the new constitution in May 1999 resulted in a surprise Labor party victory, the installation of a "People's Coalition" led by an Indo-Fijian Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry. The elections were conducted freely and fairly, and led to a peaceful transition of power.
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| CURRENT GOVERNMENT |
| President |
Mara, Kamisese, Ratu, Sir |
| Prime Minister |
Chaudhry, Mahendra (FLP) |
| Dep. Prime Min. |
Baba, Tupeni (FLP) |
| Dep. Prime Min. |
Speed, Adi Kuini Vuikaba (FAP) |
| Min. for Agriculture, Fisheries, & Forests |
Bune, Poseci (VLV) |
| Min. for Commerce, Business Development, & Investment |
Kumar, Anup (FLP) |
| Min. for Communications & Civil Aviation |
Bogileka, Meli (PANU) |
| Min. for Education |
Chand, Pratap (FLP) |
| Min. for Fijian Affairs |
Speed, Adi Kuini Vuikaba (FAP) |
| Min. for Finance, Public Enterprises, & Sugar Industry |
Chaudhry, Mahendra (FLP) |
| Min. for Foreign Affairs |
Baba, Tupeni (FLP) |
| Min. for Health |
Cokanasiga, Isimeli (FAP) |
| Min. for Home Affairs |
Uluinakauvadra, Jioji (FAP) |
| Min. for Information |
Chaudhry, Mahendra (FLP) |
| Min. for Justice |
Singh, Anand Kumar (FLP) |
| Min. for Labor & Industrial Relations |
Momeodonu, Tevita (FLP) |
| Min. for Lands, the Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Act (ALTA), & Mineral Resources |
Volavola, Mosese (FAP) |
| Min. for National Planning, Local Government, Housing, & Environment |
Chand, Ganeshwar (FLP) |
| Min. for Regional Development & Multi-ethnic Affairs |
Bale, Manoa (FLP) |
| Min. for Tourism & Transport |
Nailatikau, Koila Mara (VLV) |
| Min. for Women, Culture, & Social Welfare |
Padarath, Lavenia (FLP) |
| Min. for Works & Energy |
Sharma, Shiu Sharan (FLP) |
| Min. for Youth, Employment, & Sports |
Lesavua, Ponipate (PANU) |
| Asst. Min. for Agriculture & Forests |
Rigamoto, Marieta (Independent) |
| Asst. Min. for Home Affairs |
Ahmed, Gaffar (FLP) |
| Asst. Min. for Housing & Transport |
Ali, John (FLP) |
| Asst. Min. in the Prime Minister's Office |
Tagicakibau, Ema (FAP) |
| Asst. Min. in the Prime Minister's Office |
Vayeshnoi, Lekh Ram (FLP) |
| Attorney General |
Singh, Anand Kumar (FLP) |
| Governor, Reserve Bank |
Kubuabola, Jone |
| Ambassador to the US |
Masirewa, Napolioni, Ratu |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York |
Mara, Finau, Ratu |
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