2024 in Fiji

Events of 2024 in Fiji.

Incumbents Government of Fiji President: Wiliame Katonivere (until 12 November); Naiqama Lalabalavu (since 12 November) Prime Minister: Sitiveni Rabuka Speaker: Naiqama Lalabalavu (until 12 November); Filimoni Jitoko (since 12 November)

Cabinet of Fiji

Events May 7 May – Former prime minister Frank Bainimarama is convicted and sentenced to a one year prison term for obstructing a corruption investigation into the University of the South Pacific in 2020.

August 21 August – Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya suggests restoring the death penalty to combat drug trafficking.

September 6 September – A controversy erupts over the Miss Universe Fiji 2024 pageant after both Manshika Prasad and Nadine Roberts claim to have won the title amid allegations of favouritism involving the latter. The Miss Universe Organization subsequently designates Prasad, who was crowned the winner in the coronation night, as the real winner. 19 September – Coup leader George Speight is released from prison after obtaining a pardon from President Wiliame Katonivere. Speight was imprisoned in 2002 for his role in the 2000 coup d'état in which ethnic Fijian nationalists attempted to overthrow Indo-Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. 21 September – Fiji wins the 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup after defeating Japan 41-17 in the final in Osaka.

October 31 October – 2024 Fijian presidential election: Naiqama Lalabalavu is elected president. 8 November – Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is released from prison early after serving six months for perverting justice.

November 12 November – Naiqama Lalabalavu is sworn in as the 7th president of Fiji.

December 5 December – The Parliament of Fiji passes a bill establishing the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate coups and other instances of political violence in the country. 14 December – Seven tourists staying at the same resort in the Coral Coast are hospitalised for suspected alcohol poisoning. 26 December – Lynda Tabuya is dismissed as Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation amid controversy over an explicit video of her released online.

Holidays

1 January – New Year's Day 29 March – Good Friday 30 March – Easter Saturday 1 April – Easter Monday 7 September – Constitution Day 16 September – The Prophet's Birthday 10 October – Fiji Day 1 November – Diwali 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day

Deaths

5 January – Vinod Patel, 84, football executive and politician, MP (1992–1999) and president of Ba (1986–2001). 14 July – Tupeni Baba, 82, academic and politician, deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs (1999–2000). 10 November – Ubayd Haider, 25, professional boxer, then-current Fijian Super featherweight title holder

2024 in Fiji

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