Who is the chief of Fiji?
Abigail Rogers
Updated on March 24, 2026
Also to know is, who is the ruler of Fiji?
On 12 October 2015, the Parliament elected Major-General (Rtd) Jioji Konrote as President. On 12 November 2015, Konrote was sworn in as President.
Furthermore, why did Tanoa's son adopt the name Cakobau? These struggles led to the death of Seru's paternal uncle, the Vunivalu of Bau, Naulivou Ramatenikutu and the installation of Tanoa as Vunivalu. Later, he was called Cakobau ("destroyer of Bau"), because he had destroyed what was Bau; but Seru also built a new Bau, under the supremacy of the Vunivalu.
Similarly, you may ask, what does Ratu mean in Fijian?
Noun. ratu. a monarch or honorific title used by Fijians of chiefly rank for males.
Why did Ma Afu came to Fiji?
This title was ratified by a wider council of Fijian chiefs and subsequently formalised under British colonial administration. In 1874, Maʻafu went to Fiji in an expedition to Vanua Balavu to investigate the killing of a preacher.
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Who was the first leader of Fiji?
List of Presidents of Fiji| No. | President | Time in office |
|---|---|---|
| Head of the Interim Military Government | ||
| 1 | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau (1918–1993) | 6 years, 10 days |
| – | Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (1920–2004) Acting | 33 days |
| 2 | Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (1920–2004) | 6 years, 132 days |
Who was the first governor general to Fiji?
Queen Elizabeth II remained the Head of State, holding the title of Queen of Fiji until 1987, when she formally abdicated following two military coups.| Governor-General of Fiji | |
|---|---|
| First holder | Sir Robert Sidney Foster |
| Final holder | Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau |
| Abolished | 6 October 1987 |
| Succession | President of Fiji |
