Frank Bainimarama
Prime Minister of Fiji from 2007 to 2022
Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, CF, MSD, OStJ, Fijian Navy, known commonly as Frank Bainimarama and sometimes by the chiefly title Ratu[3] (born 27 April 1954) is a Fijian naval officer and politician. He became the Prime Minister of Fiji in January 2007, and remained in office until December 2022.
Frank Bainimarama | |
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| 8th Prime Minister of Fiji | |
| In office 5 January 2007 – 24 December 2022 Acting: 5 January 2007 – 22 September 2014 | |
| President | Josefa Iloilo Epeli Nailatikau George Konrote Wiliame Katonivere |
| Preceded by | Jona Senilagakali |
| Succeeded by | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| President of Fiji Acting | |
| In office 5 December 2006 – 4 January 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Jona Senilagakali |
| Preceded by | Josefa Iloilo |
| Succeeded by | Josefa Iloilo |
| In office 29 May 2000 – 13 July 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Laisenia Qarase |
| Preceded by | Kamisese Mara |
| Succeeded by | Josefa Iloilo |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs[1] | |
| In office 9 September 2016 – 28 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Inoke Kubuabola |
| Succeeded by | Inia Seruiratu |
| Minister for Immigration, National Security and Defence[2] Acting | |
| In office 31 August 2016 – 9 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Timoci Natuva |
| Succeeded by | Inoke Kubuabola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama 27 April 1954 Kiuva, Colony of Fiji |
| Political party | FijiFirst |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Makitalena |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Fiji |
| Branch/service | Fijian Navy |
| Years of service | 1975–2014 |
| Rank | Commodore |
References
change- ↑ "September 2016". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ↑ "August 2016". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ↑ Herald on Sunday, Phil Taylor, Peaceful island village belies turmoil of national politics, 2006-12-10, page 20 (interview with Bainimarama's brother).
Other websites
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Media related to Frank Bainimarama at Wikimedia Commons
- Republic of Fiji Military Forces website Archived 2009-02-14 at the Wayback Machine
- Bainimarama's speech, 5 December 2006: the stated reasons for the coup Archived 15 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- Commodore Bainimarama's address to the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, 28 September 2007 (video Archived 2011-05-21 at the Wayback Machine)
- Commodore Bainimarama's address to the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, 26 September 2008
- Frank, Uncensored, ABC documentary by Philippa McDonald, 3 August 2010.
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