This list comprises Fijian citizens, and some foreigners associated with Fiji. For the sake of size, persons who could be listed under multiple categories should generally be listed only under the category for which they are best known.
The term Fijian is used here in a national rather than an ethnic sense.
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
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 (now deceased) 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 Singh, Ram, Indian-born businessman 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 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 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) Ridgeway, Peter, former deputy director of prosecutions Tikotikoca, Romanu, commissioner of police
Political leaders
Religious leaders 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) Yabaki, Akuila, clergyman and human rights activist
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 Waqabaca, Josaia, former NVTLP activist turned coup-plot informer Wali, Miki, activist for democracy, transgender rights and the impact of climate change
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:
Boyer, Derek, born in Lautoka, Fiji; acted in DOA: Dead or Alive released in 2006 Butler, Trevor, winner of Big Brother Australia 2004 Curuenavuli, Paulini, Australian-based singer and former member of the band Young Divas; born in Suva, Fiji Khan, Cassius, Canada, Indian classical musician; born in Lautoka Lal, Prerna, American writer and attorney; Fiji-born, Indian descent Mishra, Sudesh, Australian poet; Fiji-born, Indian descent Narayan, Justin, winner of the thirteenth series of MasterChef Australia; born in Australia to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin Parker, Craig, New Zealand-based actor born in Suva, Fiji; acted in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Satyanand, Anand, Governor-General of New Zealand; born in New Zealand to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin Singh, Bobby, Canadian football player; born in Suva Singh, Jason, Australian-born singer; Fiji Indian father
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