House of Representatives (Fiji)
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The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Fiji's
Parliament. It is the more powerful of the two chambers; it alone has the power to initiate legislation (the Senate
, by contrast, can amend or veto most legislation, but cannot initiate it). The House of Representatives also has much greater jurisdiction over financial bills; the Senate cannot amend them, although it may veto them. Except in the case of amendments to the Constitution
, over which a veto of the Senate is absolute, the House of Representatives may override a Senatorial veto by passing the same bill a second time, in the parliamentary session immediately following the one in which it was rejected by the Senate, after a minimum period of six months.
Last but not least, the Prime Minister and Cabinet
must retain the confidence of a majority of the House of Representatives in order to remain in office.
. Under a grandfather clause
in the 1970 Constitution, the old Legislative Council
, which had functioned in various forms since 1904, was renamed the House of Representatives and continued in office until 1972, when the first post-independence elections
were held. Membership of the House of Representatives was increased from 36 to 52 in 1972, and to 70 in 1992. It presently has 71 members, all of whom are elected for five-year terms to represent single-member constituencies.
The electoral system has been changed a number of times since independence in an effort to meet the competing demands of Fiji's diverse ethnic communities
. In elections from 1972 through 1987, Fiji was divided into communal
and national
constituencies. The former were elected by voters registered as members of specific ethnic groups (12 indigenous Fijians
, 12 Indo-Fijians, and 3 General Electors
- Caucasians, Chinese, and other minorities); the latter were allocated to specific ethnic groups (10 indigenous Fijians, 10 Indo-Fijians, and 5 General Electors), but elected by universal suffrage
. The system was a compromise between indigenous demands for a strictly communal franchise (based on fears of being swamped by an Indo-Fijian block-vote) and Indo-Fijian calls for universal suffrage, and was never widely popular. Ethnic Fijian nationalists blamed the national constituencies for the election of an Indo-Fijian dominated government
in 1987, and following two military coups
, they were abolished by the new republican Constitution of 1990.
The elections of 1992 and 1994 saw all 70 members elected from communal constituencies; this system was widely resented by many Indo-Fijians, who complained that only 27 seats were allocated to them as opposed to 37 to ethnic Fijians, despite the near equality of their numbers at that time. A further 5 seats were allocated to minority groups.
A constitutional review in 1997 introduced a new system, with 71 members. 25 are elected by universal suffrage from Open constituencies
("open" meaning that the franchise is open to all locally resident Fijian citizens, irrespective of their ethnic background), with the remaining 46 elected from communal constituencies, with 23 seats reserved for ethnic Fijians, 19 for Indo-Fijians, 1 for Rotuma
n Islanders, and 3 for "General Electors" - Europeans, Chinese, Banaban Islanders
, and other minorities. Every Fijian citizen eligible to vote thus has two votes - one for an open electorate, and one for a communal electorate. The system remains controversial, however.
The open constituencies used at present differ from the former national constituencies in that while both comprise all registered voters on a common voters' roll, regardless of race, the open constituencies may be contested by members of any ethnic group whereas the national constituencies were ethnically allocated.
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
Parliament. It is the more powerful of the two chambers; it alone has the power to initiate legislation (the Senate
Senate (Fiji)
The Senate of Fiji is the upper chamber of Parliament. It is the less powerful of the two chambers; it may not initiate legislation, but may amend or veto it. The Senate's powers over financial bills are more restricted: it may veto them in their entirety, but may not amend them...
, by contrast, can amend or veto most legislation, but cannot initiate it). The House of Representatives also has much greater jurisdiction over financial bills; the Senate cannot amend them, although it may veto them. Except in the case of amendments to the Constitution
Constitution of Fiji
The 1997 Constitution of Fiji was the supreme law of Fiji from its adoption in 1997 until 2009 when President Josefa Iloilo purported to abrogate it. It was also suspended for a period following the 2000 coup d'état led by Commodore Frank Bainimarama....
, over which a veto of the Senate is absolute, the House of Representatives may override a Senatorial veto by passing the same bill a second time, in the parliamentary session immediately following the one in which it was rejected by the Senate, after a minimum period of six months.
Last but not least, the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Cabinet (Fiji)
Fiji has the Westminster system - executive authority is vested nominally in a President, but exercised in practice by a Cabinet of Ministers, presided over by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is formally appointed, but not chosen, by the President: the President must appoint as Prime...
must retain the confidence of a majority of the House of Representatives in order to remain in office.
History
The House of Representatives in its present form dates from 10 October 1970, when Fiji attained independence from the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Under a grandfather clause
Grandfather clause
Grandfather clause is a legal term used to describe a situation in which an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations, while a new rule will apply to all future situations. It is often used as a verb: to grandfather means to grant such an exemption...
in the 1970 Constitution, the old Legislative Council
Legislative Council (Fiji)
The Fijian Legislative Council was the colonial precursor to the present-day Parliament, which came into existence when Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970.-The first Legislative Council:...
, which had functioned in various forms since 1904, was renamed the House of Representatives and continued in office until 1972, when the first post-independence elections
Elections in Fiji
Fiji has held nine general elections for the House of Representatives since becoming independent of the United Kingdom in 1970; there had been numerous elections under colonial rule, but only one with universal suffrage . In this period, Fiji has had three constitutions, and the voting system has...
were held. Membership of the House of Representatives was increased from 36 to 52 in 1972, and to 70 in 1992. It presently has 71 members, all of whom are elected for five-year terms to represent single-member constituencies.
Electoral system
- See main articles: Electoral system of FijiElectoral system of Fiji- Historical overview :Fiji's electoral system is the result of complex negotiations, compromises, and experiments conducted over the years leading up to and following independence from British colonial rule in 1970. A number of devices have been tried at various times to accommodate the reality...
, Voting system of Fiji
The electoral system has been changed a number of times since independence in an effort to meet the competing demands of Fiji's diverse ethnic communities
Demographics of Fiji
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Fiji, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
. In elections from 1972 through 1987, Fiji was divided into communal
Communal constituencies (Fiji)
Communal constituencies have been the most durable feature of the Fijian electoral system. In communal constituencies, electors enrolled as ethnic Fijians, Indo-Fijians, Rotuman Islanders, or General Electors vote for a candidate of their own respective ethnic groups, in constituencies that have...
and national
National constituencies (Fiji)
National constituencies are a former feature of the Fijian electoral system. They were created as a compromise between demands for universal suffrage on a common voters' roll, and for a strictly communal franchise, with Parliamentary constituencies allocated on an ethnic basis and elected only by...
constituencies. The former were elected by voters registered as members of specific ethnic groups (12 indigenous Fijians
Fijian people
Fijian people are the major indigenous people of the Fiji Islands, and live in an area informally called Melanesia. The Fijian people are believed to have arrived in Fiji from western Melanesia approximately 3,500 years ago, though the exact origins of the Fijian people are unknown...
, 12 Indo-Fijians, and 3 General Electors
General Electors (Fiji)
"General Electors" is the term used in Fiji to identify citizens of voting age who belong, in most cases, to ethnic minorities. The Constitution defines General Electors as all Fiji citizens who are not registered as being of Fijian, Indian, or Rotuman descent. Also included are citizens who do...
- Caucasians, Chinese, and other minorities); the latter were allocated to specific ethnic groups (10 indigenous Fijians, 10 Indo-Fijians, and 5 General Electors), but elected by universal suffrage
Universal suffrage
Universal suffrage consists of the extension of the right to vote to adult citizens as a whole, though it may also mean extending said right to minors and non-citizens...
. The system was a compromise between indigenous demands for a strictly communal franchise (based on fears of being swamped by an Indo-Fijian block-vote) and Indo-Fijian calls for universal suffrage, and was never widely popular. Ethnic Fijian nationalists blamed the national constituencies for the election of an Indo-Fijian dominated government
Fiji election of 1987
General elections were held in Fiji between 4 and 11 April 1987. It was historic in that it marked the first electoral transition of power in Fijian history...
in 1987, and following two military coups
Fiji coups of 1987
The Fiji coups of 1987 resulted in the overthrow of the elected government of Fijian Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra, the deposition of Elizabeth II as Queen of Fiji, and in the declaration of a republic...
, they were abolished by the new republican Constitution of 1990.
The elections of 1992 and 1994 saw all 70 members elected from communal constituencies; this system was widely resented by many Indo-Fijians, who complained that only 27 seats were allocated to them as opposed to 37 to ethnic Fijians, despite the near equality of their numbers at that time. A further 5 seats were allocated to minority groups.
A constitutional review in 1997 introduced a new system, with 71 members. 25 are elected by universal suffrage from Open constituencies
Open constituencies (Fiji)
Open constituencies represent one of several electoral models employed in the past and present in the Fijian electoral system. They derive their name from the fact that they are "open": unlike the communal constituencies, the 25 members of the House of Representatives who represent open...
("open" meaning that the franchise is open to all locally resident Fijian citizens, irrespective of their ethnic background), with the remaining 46 elected from communal constituencies, with 23 seats reserved for ethnic Fijians, 19 for Indo-Fijians, 1 for Rotuma
Rotuma
Rotuma is a Fijian dependency, consisting of Rotuma Island and nearby islets. The island group is home to a small but unique indigenous ethnic group which constitutes a recognizable minority within the population of Fiji, known as "Rotumans"...
n Islanders, and 3 for "General Electors" - Europeans, Chinese, Banaban Islanders
Banaba Island
Banaba Island , an island in the Pacific Ocean, is a solitary raised coral island west of the Gilbert Island chain and 300 km east of Nauru. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. It has an area of 6.5 km², and the highest point on the island is also the highest point in Kiribati, at 81...
, and other minorities. Every Fijian citizen eligible to vote thus has two votes - one for an open electorate, and one for a communal electorate. The system remains controversial, however.
The open constituencies used at present differ from the former national constituencies in that while both comprise all registered voters on a common voters' roll, regardless of race, the open constituencies may be contested by members of any ethnic group whereas the national constituencies were ethnically allocated.
Organization
At its first session following a general election, the House of Representatives elects a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. With a view to ensuring impartiality, the Speaker is not allowed to be a member of the House, though he must qualify for membership. The Deputy Speaker, however, is elected from among members of the House.Latest election
The current composition of the House of Representatives, together with its officers, is as follows:Speaker and Deputy Speaker
| Office | Incumbent |
| Speaker | Pita Nacuva Pita Nacuva Pita Kewa Nacuva is a Fijian politician, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from June to December 2006, when a military coup deposed the government and resulted in the dissolution of Parliament... [1] |
| Deputy Speaker | Niko Nawaikula Niko Nawaikula Niko Nawaikula is a Fijian politician, who was appointed to the House of Representatives on 22 June 2005. The Conservative Alliance candidate was declared elected unopposed, after the only other candidate, Ratu Osea Vakalalabure of the United Fiji Party withdrew from the contest, thus averting... [2] |
| [1] The Speaker is not allowed to be a member of the House. [2] The Deputy Speaker is required to be a member of the House. The current Deputy Speaker, Niko Nawaikula, represents the Cakaudrove West Fijian Communal Constituency Cakaudrove West (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Cakaudrove West Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... (SDL) Party. |
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Open Electorates
| Electorate | Member of Parliament | Political Party |
| Ba Ba (Open Constituency, Fiji) Ba Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Mahendra Chaudhry Mahendra Chaudhry Mahendra Pal Chaudhry is a Fijian politician and the leader of the Fiji Labour Party... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Bua Macuata West Bua Macuata West (Open Constituency, Fiji) Bua Macuata West Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Josefa Dimuri Josefa Dimuri Ratu Josefa Nalumuialevu Dimuri is a Fijian chief and politician, who served as a Senator from 2001 to 2006, when he was elected to the House of Representatives... |
Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua |
| Cakaudrove West Cakaudrove West (Open Constituency, Fiji) Cakaudrove West Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Ratu Osea Vakalalabure | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Cunningham Cunningham (Open Constituency, Fiji) Cunningham Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh is a Fijian politician of Indian descent, who briefly held Cabinet office in mid-2006.A protégé of Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, the Qaranivalu of Naitasiri Province, Singh was one of only two Indo-Fijians elected on the ticket of the ruling Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party of Prime... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Labasa Labasa (Open Constituency, Fiji) Labasa Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Poseci Bune Poseci Bune Poseci Waqalevu Bune is a Fijian politician, who has served as Deputy Leader of the Fiji Labour Party . From June to December 2006, he served as Minister for the Environment, one of nine FLP ministers, in the multiparty Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Lami Lami (Open Constituency, Fiji) Lami Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Mere Samisoni Mere Samisoni Mere Tuisalalo Samisoni is a woman from Lomaloma village on the island of Vanuabalavu in Fiji's Lau archipelago, She also is a Fiji business person and politician, she currently resides in Suva Fiji's Capital.-Politics:... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Lau Taveuni Rotuma Lau Taveuni Rotuma (Open Constituency, Fiji) Lau Taveuni Rotuma Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Colonel Savenaca Draunidalo Savenaca Draunidalo Savenaca Uluibau Draunidalo , known sometimes by his chiefly title of Ratu, was a Fijian politician, who served in the Cabinet from 2001 to 2006, when a military coup ended his ministerial career. He died in a fishing accident on 22 December 2007, when his outboard boat capsized and hit him... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Laucala Laucala (Open Constituency, Fiji) Laucala Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Losena T. Salabula Losena Salabula Losena Tubanavau Salabula is a Fijian politician, who currently serves in the Cabinet as Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. In this role, she undertakes assignments on behalf of the Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Lautoka City Lautoka City (Open Constituency, Fiji) Lautoka City Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Daniel Urai Manufolau Daniel Urai Manufolau Daniel Urai Manufolau is a Fijian trade unionist and politician from Lautoka, who won the Lautoka City Open Constituency in the House of Representatives for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary elections of 2001 and 2006.... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Lomaivuna Namosi Kadavu Lomaivuna Namosi Kadavu (Open Constituency, Fiji) Lomaivuna Namosi Kadavu Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Ted Young Ted Young Ted Young is a Fijian politician, who served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase from 2001 to 2006. He was Minister for Regional Development from 2001 to 2006, when he became Minister of State for Provincial Development... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Macuata East Macuata East (Open Constituency, Fiji) Macuata Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Agni Deo Singh Agni Deo Singh Agni Deo Singh is an Indo-Fijian teacher, who has risen through the ranks of the Fiji Teachers Union to become its general secretary. He was also elected to the House of Representatives in 2006.... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Magodro Magodro (Open Constituency, Fiji) Magodro Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Gyan Singh Gyan Singh Gyan Singh is a Fijian politician of Indian descent, who held the Magodro Open Constituency in the House of Representatives for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary election of 2001, taking almost 57 percent of the votes cast.-References:... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Nadi Nadi (Open Constituency, Fiji) Nadi Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Amjad Ali Amjad Ali Amjad Ali is a Fiji Indian politician. In the House of Representatives he represented the Nadi Urban Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians, from 1999 to 2006, having held the seat for the Fiji Labour Party in the general elections of 1999 and 2001... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Nadroga Nadroga (Open Constituency, Fiji) Nadroga Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Mesulame Rakuro | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Nasinu Rewa Nasinu Rewa (Open Constituency, Fiji) Nasinu Rewa Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001 and 2006... |
Azim Hussein Azim Hussein Azim Hussein is a Fiji Indian educationaist and politician who won the Nasinu Rewa Open Constituency for the Labour Party in 2006 general election defeating the John Ali of United Fiji Party , who had formerly held the seat as a Labour Party candidate.... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Nausori Naitasiri Nausori Naitasiri (Open Constituency, Fiji) Nausori Naitasiri Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Asaeli Masilaca Asaeli Masilaca Asaeli Masilaca is a Fijian politician, who won the Nausori Naitasiri Open Constituency in the House of Representatives for the United Fiji Party in the parliamentary election of 2001.... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Ra Ra (Open Constituency, Fiji) Ra Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
George Shiu Raj George Shiu Raj George Shiu Raj is a Indo-Fijian politician, who served as Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs from 2001 to 30 September 2004, when he resigned amid accusations of misuse of funds. At the time, he was the only Indo-Fijian minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Samabula Tamavua Samabula Tamavua (Open Constituency, Fiji) Samabula Tamavua Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Monica Raghwan Monica Raghwan Monica Raghwan is a Fijian politician. She was elected from the Samabula Tamavua Open Constituency into the House of Representatives in the 2006 elections, defeating United Fiji Party's star recruit, Tupeni Baba. The win also made her one of the youngest members of the House.Monica Raghwan was... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Serua Navosa Serua Navosa (Open Constituency, Fiji) Serua Navosa Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Jone Navakamocea Jone Navakamocea Ratu Jone Navakamocea is a Fijian chief and politician. A member of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party, he won the Serua Navosa Open Constituency in the 2006 Parliamentary election and was subsequently appointed State Minister for National Planning in the government of Laisenia Qarase... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Suva City Suva City (Open Constituency, Fiji) Suva City Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Misaele Weleilakeba | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tailevu North Ovalau Tailevu North Ovalau (Open Constituency, Fiji) Tailevu North Ovalau Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Josefa Bole Vosanibola Josefa Vosanibola Josefa Bole Vosanibola is a Fijian politician, who has served as Minister for Home Affairs since 16 December 2004, when he was appointed by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to succeed Joketani Cokanasiga... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tailevu South Lomaiviti Tailevu South Lomaiviti (Open Constituency, Fiji) Tailevu South Lomaiviti Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Adi Adi (title) Adi is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou is used instead.... Asenaca Coboiverata Caucau-Filipe Asenaca Caucau Adi Asenaca Coboiverata Caucau, generally known simply as Adi Asenaca Caucau, is a Fijian politician. She served as Minister For Women and Minister for Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation from 2001 to 2006, when she became Minister of State for Housing... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tavua Tavua (Open Constituency, Fiji) Tavua Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Damodran Nair Damodran Nair Damodran Nair is a Fijian politician of Indian descent, who held the Tavua Open Constituency in the House of Representatives for the Fiji Labour Party in a by election on 17 January 2004 following the death of the incumbent, Pravin Singh, in an automobile accident in late 2003... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Vuda Vuda (Open Constituency, Fiji) Vuda Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Felix Anthony Felix Anthony Felix M. Anthony is a Fiji Indian trade unionist and political leader.During the 2000 coup, he was illegally detained by members of the Taukei Movement, an ethnic Fijian extremist organisation.... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Yasawa Nawaka Yasawa Nawaka (Open Constituency, Fiji) Yasawa Nawaka Open is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 25 open constituencies elected by universal suffrage . Like the other open electorates, it came into being in 1999 and was used for the parliamentary elections of 1999, 2001, and 2006... |
Adi Sivia Qoro Sivia Qoro Sivia Qoro is a Fijian politician and current member of the House of Representatives. A member of the Fijian Labour Party, she represents the constituency of Yasawa Nawaka. In 2006 she served as the Minister for Commerce and the Minister for Industry in the multiparty cabinet of Laisenia... |
Fiji Labour Party |
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Communal Electorates (Fijian)
| Electorate | Member of Parliament | Political Party |
| Ba East Ba East (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Ba West Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Paulo Ralulu | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Ba West Ba West (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Ba West Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ratu Meli Q. Saukuru | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Bua Bua (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Bua Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Mitieli Bulanauca Mitieli Bulanauca Mitieli Bulanauca is a Fijian politician and former Cabinet Minister.He was educated at Lelean Memorial School in Nausori, Fiji. He graduated from the University of New England, Australia in 1996... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Cakaudrove East Cakaudrove East (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Cakaudrove East Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Naiqama Lalabalavu Ratu Naiqama Tawake Lalabalavu is a Fijian Paramount Chief and politician. He was the Minister for Lands and Minister for Mineral Resources in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, prior to his resignation on 7 April 2005... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Cakaudrove West | Niko Nawaikula | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Kadavu Kadavu (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Kadavu Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Konisi T. Yabaki Konisi Yabaki Konisi Tabu Yabaki is a Fijian politician from the southern Kadavu Island. He served in the Cabinet from 2000 to 2006, but lost his portfolios as Minister for Fisheries and Forests after the parliamentary election of 6-13 May 2006... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Lau Lau (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Lau Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Laisenia Qarase Laisenia Qarase Laisenia Qarase is a Fijian political figure. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Fiji from 2000 to 2006. After the military quashed the coup that led to the removal of Mahendra Chaudhry, Qarase joined the Interim Military Government as a financial adviser on 9 June 2000, until his appointment... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Lomaiviti Lomaiviti (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Lomaiviti Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Simione Kaitani Simione Kaitani Simione Kaitani is a Fijian politician, who currently serves as Leader of the House, and as such is responsible for the conduct of government business in the House of Representatives. He was previously a Cabinet Minister from 2001 to 2006, serving initially as Minister for Transport and Civil... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Macuata Macuata (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Macuata Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Isireli Leweniqila Isireli Leweniqila Isireli Leweniqila is a Fijian politician, who currently serves in the Cabinet as Minister for Information and Communications.- Biography :A former businessman and farmer, Isireli Leweniqila is the son of the veteran politician, Militoni Leweniqila.... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Nadroga Navosa Nadroga Navosa (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nadroga Navosa Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ratu Isikeli Tasere | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Naitasiri Naitasiri (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Naitasiri Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ilaitia Bulidiri Tuisese | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Namosi Namosi (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Namosi Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ro Ro (title) Ro is a title used by Fijian chiefs in the Province of Rewa, as well as parts of Naitasiri, Namosi, and Serua. Both males and females are so styled; in other areas of Fiji, male chiefs are titled Ratu and female chiefs, Adi.... Suliano Matanitobua Suliano Matanitobua Ro Suliano Matanitobua is a Fijian chief and politician, who currently serves as Minister of State for Fijian Affairs. He was first appointed to the interim Cabinet formed by Laisenia Qarase in the wake of the Fiji coup of 2000.... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Nasinu Urban Nasinu Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nasinu Urban Fijian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Inoke Luveni | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| North East Urban North East Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) North East Fijian Urban Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Nanise Nagusuca Nanise Nagusuca Nanise Nagusuca is a Fijian politician, who was elected to the House of Representatives in a special election on December 11, 2004. The byelection for the North East Urban Fijian Communal constituency was held to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Filimone Banuve, the previous member... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| North West Urban North West Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) North West Fijian Urban Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians. .- Election results : In the following tables, the primary vote refers to first-preference votes cast... |
Joji N. Banuve Joji Banuve Joji Natadra Banuve was a Fijian politician, who served in the Cabinet as Assistant Minister for Local Government, Housing, Squatter Settlement, and the Environment... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Ra Ra (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Ra Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Tomasi Vuetilovoni Tomasi Vuetilovoni Tomasi Vuetilovoni, commonly known as Tom Vuetilovoni, is a Fijian politician, who is the current Minister for Tourism and Transport, posts which he assumed following the parliametnary election held on 6–13 May 2006... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Rewa Rewa (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Rewa Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ro Teimumu Vuikaba Kepa Teimumu Kepa Teimumu Vuikaba Kepa is a Fijian chief and politician. A former students' coordinator at the University of the South Pacific when Kepa chose to enter the University to embark on her Bachelor of Arts Degree and was a principal of Corpus Christi Collegebefore that, until she succeeded her late... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Serua Serua (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Serua Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Pio Tabaiwalu | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| South West Urban South West Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) South West Fijian Urban Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians. .- Election results :In the following tables, the primary vote refers to first-preference votes cast... |
Ratu Jone Kubuabola Jone Kubuabola Ratu Jone Yavala Kubuabola was Fiji's Minister for Finance, a position he held starting in 2000. He also represented the South West Urban Fijian Communal constituencies in the House of Representatives, to which he was elected as a candidate of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua in... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Suva City Urban Suva City Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Suva City Fijian Urban Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Mataiasi V. Ragiagia | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tailevu North Tailevu North (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Tailevu North Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Samisoni Tikoinasau Samisoni Tikoinasau Samisoni Tikoinasau Speight is a Fijian politician, who held Cabinet office as Minister of State for Public Utilities and Reforms, to which he was appointed after parliametary election of May 2006. Previously, he was Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources from 2005 to 2006... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tailevu South Tailevu South (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Tailevu South Fijian Provincial Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Irami Matairavula Irami Matairavula Irami Ului Matairavula is a Fijian politician, who currently serves up the House of Representatives. He holds the Tailevu South Fijian Communal Constituency, which he won for the ruling United Fiji Party in the parliamentary election of September 2001, defeating the incumbent Esira Rabuno, an... |
SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
| Tamavua Laucala Urban Tamavua Laucala Urban (Fijian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Tamavua Laucala Fijian Urban Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 23 communal constituencies reserved for indigenous Fijians.... |
Ratu Jone Wagairatu | SDL Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua is a political party in Fiji... |
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Communal Electorates (Indo-Fijian)
| Electorate | Member of Parliament | Political Party |
| Ba East Ba East (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Ba East Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians. . The electorate covers the eastern part of Ba Province.- 1999 :- 2001 :- 2006 :- Sources :* *... |
Jain Kumar Jain Kumar Jain Kumar was elected the Chairman of Sugar Cane Growers Council of Fiji on 19 January 2007. He replaced Vijendra Autar who had been sacked by the military together with Jagannath Sami and eight board members appointed by the deposed government. Kumar was previously the Vice Chairman of the... |
Fiji Labour Party |
| Ba West Ba West (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Ba West Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians. . The electorate covers the western part of Ba Province.- 1999 :- 2001 :- 2006 :- Sources :* *... |
Narendra K. Padarath | FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Labasa Labasa (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Labasa Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Kamlesh Reddy Kamlesh Reddy Kamlesh Reddy is a Fiji Indian politician who won the Labasa Indian Communal Constituency for the Labour Party in 2006 general election.- References :... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Labasa Rural Labasa Rural (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Labasa Rural Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Mohammed Tahir | FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Laucala Laucala (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Laucala Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians. . The electorate covers northern suburbs of Suva, Fiji's capital.- 1999 :- 2001 :- 2006 :- Sources :* *... |
Dewan Chand Dewan Chand Dewan Chand is a Fiji Indian educationist and politician who won the Laucala Indian Communal Constituency for the Labour Party in 2006 general election, getting 90% of the votes cast.... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Lautoka City Lautoka City (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Lautoka City Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Jai Gawander Jai Gawander Jai Shree Gawander was appointed the chief executive officer of the Fiji Sugar Cane Growers Council on 31 March 2007. He has also been a member of the House of Representatives and research manager at the Sugarcane Research Centre in Lautoka, Fiji.... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Lautoka Rural Lautoka Rural (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Lautoka Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Udit Narayan Udit Narayan (politician) Udit Narayan is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. He represented the Lautoka Rural Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians, which he held for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary elections of 2001 with more than 71 percent of the vote.In 2003, Narayan was... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Macuata East Cakaudrove Macuata East Cakaudrove (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Macuata East Cakaudrove Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Vijay Chand Vijay Chand Vijay Chand is a Fiji Indian politician who won the Labasa Indian Communal Constituency for the Labour Party in 2006 general election.Prior to entering politics he was an Information Officer with the Ministry of Information, Fiji.... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Nadi Rural Nadi Rural (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nadi Rural Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Perumal Mupnar Perumal Mupnar Perumal Mupnar is a Fijian politician of Indian descent, who held the Yasawa Nawaka Open Constituency in the House of Representatives for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary election of 2001... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Nadi Urban Nadi Urban (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nadi Urban Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Dr. Gunasagaran Gounder Gunasagaran Gounder Dr Gunasagaran Gounder is a Fiji Indian medical doctor who rose into prominence when he, as a Fiji Labour Party candidate, defeated the Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Reddy of the National Federation Party, in the contest for the Yasawa Nawaka Open Constituency seat in the 1999 general election... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Nadroga Nadroga (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nadroga Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi, is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. He was one of the youngest members to be elected into Parliament in 1992. He has represented the Nadroga Indian Communal Constituency, which he won for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary elections of 1992, 1994, 1999, 2001, and... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Nasinu Nasinu (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Nasinu Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Krishna Datt Krishna Datt Krishna Datt, last name sometimes spelt as Dutt, is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. Born in Labasa, Vanua Levu in 1944, Datt served as Principal of Suva Grammar School, where he participated in the national teachers' strikes in 1985, which launched his political career with the Fiji Labour... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Suva City Suva City (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Suva City Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Gyani Nand Gyani Nand Gyani Nand was a Fijian politician of Indian descent. He was born in Tavua and taught in a number of primary and high schools then worked as a hansard reporter and later as a diplomat in Australia and England before starting his political career.In the House of Representatives he represented the... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Tailevu Rewa Tailevu Rewa (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Tailevu Rewa Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Ragho Nand Ragho Nand Ragho Nand is a Fiji Indian politician who was also a Minister in the multi-party cabinet following the 2006 election.In the House of Representatives he represented the Tailevu Rewa Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians, which he held for the Fiji Labour Party in the... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Tavua Tavua (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Tavua Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Anand Babla Anand Babla Anand Babla was a Fijian politician of Indian descent. He was a member of the National Farmers Union and Fiji Labour Party , holding the Tavua Indian Communal Constituency from 1992 to 2006. in the House of Representatives... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Vanua Levu West Vanua Levu West (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Vanua Levu West Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Surendra Lal Surendra Lal Surendra Lal is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. In the House of Representatives he represented the Vanua Levu West Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians, which he held for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary elections of 2001 with more than 65 percent of... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Viti Levu South Kadavu Viti Levu South Kadavu (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Viti Levu South Kadavu Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Chaitanya Lakshman Chaitanya Lakshman Chaitanya Lakshman is a Fiji Indian lawyer, social worker and politician who served in the multi-party cabinet of the Qarase Government as Minister for Local Government.... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Viti Levu East Maritime Viti Levu East Maritime (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Viti Levu East Maritime Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Sanjeet Chand Maharaj Sanjeet Chand Maharaj Sanjeet Chand Maharaj is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. In the House of Representatives he represents the Viti Levu East Maritime Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians, which he held for the Fiji Labour Party in the parliamentary elections of 2001 with more... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
| Vuda Vuda (Indian Communal Constituency, Fiji) Vuda East Maritime Indian Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 19 communal constituencies reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
Vyas Deo Sharma Vyas Deo Sharma Vyas Deo Sharma is a Fijian politician of Indian descent. In the House of Representatives he represents the Vuda Indian Communal Constituency, one of 19 reserved for Indo-Fijians.... |
FLP Fiji Labour Party The Fiji Labour Party is a political party in Fiji, which holds observer status with the Socialist International. Most of its support at present comes from the Indo-Fijian community, although it is officially multiracial and its first leader was an indigenous Fijian, Dr. Timoci Bavadra. It is... |
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Communal Electorate (Rotuman)
| Electorate | Member of Parliament | Political Party |
| Rotuma Rotuma (Rotuman Communal Constituency, Fiji) Rotuma Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, the sole communal constituency reserved for citizens of Rotuman descent. Its boundaries encompass the entire nation; Rotuman-descendants anywhere in Fiji are eligible to vote for, and be a candidate for, this constituency... |
Jioji (George) Konrote George Konrote Major General Jioji Konousi Konrote, MC, better known as George Konrote, is a retired Major-General of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and a former diplomat. From May to December 2006, he was a Fijian Cabinet Minister. He is a native of the island of Rotuma... |
Independent |
Communal Electorates (General Electors)
| Electorate | Member of Parliament | Political Party |
| North Eastern North Eastern (General Electors Communal Constituency, Fiji) North Eastern General Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 3 communal constituencies reserved for General Electors, an omnibus category including Caucasians, Chinese, and all others whose ethnicity is neither indigenous Fijian nor Indo-Fijian... |
Robin Irwin | Independent |
| Suva City Suva City (General Electors Communal Constituency, Fiji) Suva City General Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 3 communal constituencies reserved for General Electors, an omnibus category including Caucasians, Chinese, and all others whose ethnicity is neither indigenous Fijian nor Indo-Fijian... |
Bernadette Rounds Ganilau Bernadette Ganilau Bernadette Lavenia Rounds Ganilau, born July 5, 1951 as Bernadette Lavenia Rounds, is a Fijian writer, broadcaster, and politician, who recently served as Minister for Labour, Minister for Tourism, Industrial Relations, Productivity and Environment in the interim Cabinet of Commodore Frank... |
UPP United Peoples Party (Fiji) The United Peoples Party is a political party in Fiji, whose support base lies chiefly among General Electors - Fiji Islanders who belong to ethnic minorities, such as Europeans, Chinese, Banaban Islanders, as well as multiracial people... |
| West Central West Central (General Electors Communal Constituency, Fiji) West Central General Communal is an electoral division of Fiji, one of 3 communal constituencies reserved for General Electors, an omnibus category including Caucasians, Chinese, and all others whose ethnicity is neither indigenous Fijian nor Indo-Fijian... |
Mick Beddoes Mick Beddoes Mick Malcolm Millis Beddoes, widely known as Mick Beddoes, is a Fijian politician and businessman from Nadi, who has led the United Peoples Party since 2000, and was the Leader of the Opposition at the time of the military coup of 5 December 2006... |
United Peoples Party (Fiji) |
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