2025 in Fiji
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Incumbents
[edit]Government of Fiji
[edit]Cabinet of Fiji
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Sitiveni Rabuka | PA | |
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Esrom Immanuel | PA | |
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Viliame Gavoka | SODELPA | |
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Siromi Turaga | PA | |
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Pio Tikoduadua | NFP | |
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Agni Deo Singh | NFP | |
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Ifereimi Vasu | SODELPA | |
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Aseri Radrodro | SODELPA | |
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Atonio Lalabalavu | PA | |
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Lynda Tabuya | PA | |
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Sashi Kiran | NFP | |
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Alitia Bainivalu | PA | ||
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Filimoni Vosarogo | PA | |
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Sakiasi Ditoka | PA | |
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Charan Jeath Singh | PA | |
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Maciu Katamotu | PA | |
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Filipe Tuisawau | PA | |
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Jese Saukuru | PA | |
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Tomasi Tunabuna | PA | ||
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Mosese Bulitavu | Independent | |
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Ioane Naivalurua | Independent | |
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Viliame Naupoto | Independent |
Events
[edit]- 24 January – The Ministry of Health and Medical Services declares an outbreak of HIV in the country after recording 1,093 cases of the disease from January to September 2024.[1]
- 1 February – Laijipa Naulivou is removed as director of rugby by the Fiji Rugby Union over homophobic comments made regarding the performance of the women's national team.[2]
- 4 February – The Ministry of Health and Medical Services declares an outbreak of dengue in the Western Division after recording 200 cases of the disease since 1 January.[3]
- 17 September – Fiji becomes the seventh country to open its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem.[4]
- 15 December — The United States State Department threatens to reduce aid to Fiji unless the Fijian government takes action against a South Korean religious cult called the Grace Road Church, which has been accused of forced labour and human trafficking.[5][6]
Holidays
[edit]- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 18 April – Good Friday
- 19 April – Easter Saturday
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 7 September – Constitution Day
- 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 10 October – Fiji Day
- 22 October – Diwali
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
[edit]- 8 May – Josaia Raisuqe, 30, rugby union footballer (Stade Français, Nevers, Fiji 7s)[9]
- 12 June – Vatimi Rayalu, MP (since 2022)[10]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "'Entire Pacific region at risk' - UNAIDS on Fiji HIV outbreak". Radio New Zealand. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Fiji Rugby's new director sacked after controversial remarks on same-sex relationships". Radio New Zealand. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Fiji's Health Ministry declares dengue outbreak in Western Division with 200 cases reported". Radio New Zealand. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Flower-bedecked Netanyahu and counterpart from Fiji open new embassy in Jerusalem". The Times of Israel. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Rovoi, Christine (17 December 2025). "US warns Fiji over human trafficking concerns linked to Grace Road Group". Pacific Media Network. Archived from the original on 18 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Belford, Aubrey; Radinibaravi, Meri (15 December 2025). "US Aid to Fiji at Risk Over Impunity for Doomsday Cult". Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Group. Archived from the original on 18 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "Holidays and Observances in Fiji in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Fiji Public Holidays 2025". Fiji Government Department of Information. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Fiji sevens player Raisuqe killed in road accident". BBC. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Minister Rayalu passes away". Fiji Village. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
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