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 Univeristy of the South Pacific. (1940-2003)
• Williams, Esther, academic leader; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific.

Prof. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ... The University of Fiji is a university based in Saweni, Lautoka, Fiji. ... Brij Lal is a Fijian historian of Indian descent. ... // Professor Paresh Narayan (1977 - ), is an academic of Fiji Indian origin, who is Australias youngest Professor of Finance and is now the chair of finance at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. ... Sarojini Pillay is a Fijian academic of Indian descent. ... Swami Rudrananda (Muthukrishnan) was born in Tamil Nadu, India in March 1901. ... Savenaca Siwatibau Savenaca Siwatibau (1940 - 2003) was a Fijian academic leader and civil service administrator. ... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Esther Williams is a Fijian academic, businesswoman, and community organizer. ... The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific Region, and an international centre of excellence for teaching and research on all aspects of Pacific culture and environment. ...

Activists

• Ali, Shamima, political activist and women's rights campaigner.
• Baghwan-Rolls, Sharon, political activist and women's rights campaigner.
• Heffernan, Angie, political activist.
• Kuruleca, Selina, pshychotherapist and social commentator.
• Luveni, Jiko, dentist and AIDS campaigner.
• Siwatibau, Suliana, political activist.

Shamima Ali is a Fijian political activist of Indian descent. ... Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls is a Fijian political activist of Indian descent. ... Angela (Angie) Heffernan is a Fijian political activist and Director of the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity (PCPI). ... Selina Kuruleca is a Fijian psychotherapist and commentator. ... Dr. Jiko Luveni Jiko Luveni (born 1946) is a Fijian dentist who is better known for her work to combat AIDS. Luveni was educated at Lautoka Fijian School and then at Nabua Secondary School in Suva, before enrolling in Adi Cakobau School in Sawani. ... X-rays can reveal if a person has cavities Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth) to human beings. ... Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ... Suliana Siwatibau (née Kaloumaira) is a Fijian political activist, who serves as the Chairperson of the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity (PCPI) as of January 2007. ...

Business people

• Clayton, Elizabeth, Australian-born businesswoman and social worker.
• Digitaki, Laisa, businesswoman and pro-democracy activist.
• Iqbal, Imraz, political activist, businessman, former journalist.
• Khan, Ballu, business tycoon.
• Maharaj, Atma, businessman, CEO of Fiji Investment Corporation.
• Mar, Joe, Managing Director of Telecom Fiji.
• Nagindas, Shivlal, Labasa businessman and former Senator.
• Nawalowalo, Ratu Josateki, businessman and Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council.
• Niranjan, Sangeeta: businesswoman.
• Punja, Hari, business tycoon (born 1937).
• Probert, Harvie, businessman.
• Qarase, Laisenia Jr., businessman.
• Seeto, Dixon, business tycoon and President of the Chinese Association of Fiji.
• Singh, Ram, India-born businessman.
• Singh, Rajnesh, businessman and technologist.
• Toganivalu, Adi Davila, businesswoman and newspaper publisher.
• Waradi, Taito, President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Yee, Lionel, Executive Director, ATH.

It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sunjit Kumar. ... Laisa Digitaki, is a Fijian businesswoman and political activist of indigenous Fijian descent. ... Imraz Iqbal Ali is a Fijian businessman, political activist, and former journalist, of Indian descent. ... Ballu Khan is a Fijian businessman of Indian descent. ... Shivlal Nadingas Shivlal Nagindas (Born 1939) is a Fijian businessman of Indian descent, who has also held political office as a Senator and as a Labasa Town Councillor. ... Labasa (IPA:) is a town in Fiji with a population of 24,187 at the last census held in 1996. ... The Senate of Fiji is the upper chamber of Parliament. ... Ratu Josateki Tuivanuavou Nacagilevu Nawalowalo, commonly known as Ratu Jo Nawalowalo, is a Fijian chief, businessman, and the Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council. ... Kadavu (IPA: []), with an area of 411 square kilometers, is the fourth largest island in Fiji, and the largest island in the Kadavu Group, a volcanic archipelago consisting of Kadavu, Ono, Galoa and a number of smaller islands in the Great Astrolabe Reef. ... Fiji is divided administratively into four divisions, which are further subdivided into fourteen provinces. ... Sangeeta Niranjan Sangeeta Niranjan is an Indo-Fijian businesswoman. ... Hari Punja Hari Punja (born 1937) is a Fijian business tycoon. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Laisenia Qarase, Jr. ... Dixon Seeto is a Fijian businessman of Chinese descent. ... // Babu Ram Singh was a Fiji Indian who had come to Fiji under the indenture system and was one of the few people who, after indenture, prospered and made an attempt to help his less fortunate ex-indentured brethren. ... Rajnesh Singh Rajnesh Dhirendra Singh is a Fiji-based entrepreneur and engineer. ... Adi Asilina Davila Toganivalu is a Fijian academic and businesswoman. ... Taito Waradi is a Fijian businessman who is currently (as of May 2005) the President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...

Chiefs

Note: for the sake of size, the following list of chiefs excludes chiefs who are listed in other categories, such as politicians, etc.

• Bolobolo, Ratu Meli, Tui Navitilevu, a High Chief of Ra Province.
• Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa, Bauan chief.
• Ganilau, Adi Ateca: Fijian public figure.
• Dranivia, Lauan chief.
• Kanakana, Ratu Epeli, Fijian chief (Tui Suva).
• Katonivere, Ratu Aisea, Tui Macuata (paramount chief of Macuata).
• Kavunono, Adi Salaseini, First Lady (2000 - present).
• Kadavulevu, Ratu Penaia, Vunivalu of Bau (1901 - 1914).
• Laufitu of Tonga, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara, Adi Asenaca, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara Dugdale, Adi Litia, Lauan chieftainess.
• Mara-Rasova, Adi Elenoa, Lauan chieftainess.
• Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni, chief (1859-1920).
• Maopa, Adi Litiana, Bauan chief; grandmother of Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara.
• Matawalu, Lauan chief.
• Epeli Nailatikau I (1842 - 1901), Vunivalu of Bau.
• Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty in the Lau Islands.
• Rasolo, first Tui Nayau.
• Rokocegu, Ratu Maculeku, Tui Dreketi.
• Rokomatu, Adi Joana, Tui Sigatoka.
• Seniloli, Ratu Popi, Vunivalu of Bau (1914 - 1936).
• Sivoki, Lauan chieftainess.
• Soroaqali, Lauan chief.
• Sovasova, Ratu Jovesa, Tui Vitogo (1942-2005)
• Taliai Tupou, Tui Nayau (d. 1875).
• Tarau of Tovu Totoya, Fijian chieftainess.
• Udre Udre, Ratu, 19th Century cannibal.
• Ulugalala, Ratu Alifereti Finau, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
• Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed.
• Uma of Nukunuku, Fijian chieftainess.
• Vainitoba, Ratu Nemia Vunimakadre, "kingmaker" of Nadi.
• Vavaitamana, Bulou Elenoa Misikini, Tui Vabea (Kadavu chieftainess).
• Visawaqa, Ratu Tanoa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s).
• Vuetasau, Lauan chief.

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Civil servants

• Acraman, Rodney, Ombudsman and Chairman of the Fiji Human Rights Commission (December 2006 - present).
• Bainimarama, Ratu Meli, CEO of Fijian Affairs Board (December 2006-January 2007; subsequently reemployed as an advisor to the board).
• Browne, Joseph, civil servant.
• 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; Director of Immigration from January 2007.
• 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.
• Taoka, Aisea, Commissioner of Prisons.
• Tuisolia, Ratu Sakiusa, former Chief Executive Officer of Airports Fiji Limited.

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Cultural figures (actors, musicians, etc.)

• Rabukawaqa, Lagani, musician.
• Singh, Rebecca, television news presenter. Now based in New Zealand.
• Vulakoro, Laisa, singer.
• The Island Warrior, Actor.

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Diplomats

• Bune, Poseci, diplomat and politician.
• Konrote, George, diplomat and politician; Rotuman.
• Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli, Minister for Foreign Affairs (January 2006 - present) and former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
• 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.
• Walker, Charles, retired politician and diplomat; former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Agriculture, and Minister for Finance in Ratu Mara's former Alliance cabinet. Interim Minister for Information after the 1987 coups. Former Chairman of Public Service Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji and former Higher Salaries Commission Member; Former Ambassador to Japan, South Korea and China; most recently former chairman of the Steering Committee on Sugar Reform (2003-January 2005), Former Executive Chairman Fiji Sugar Corporation Board (mid 2005 - February 2007).

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Engineers

Pranesh Pal - Power System Protection Engineer, Powerlink Queenlsland

Jurists

• Fatiaki, Daniel, Chief Justice (since 2002).
• Gates, Anthony, Acting Chief Justice (since 16 January 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).

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Lawyers

• Chaudhry, Rajendra, lawyer.
• Doctor, Manilal - Indian-born lawyer.
• Jalal, Imrana - lawyer and civil servant.
• Khan, Iqbal, controversial Fijian lawyer.
• Leung, Graeme, former President of the Fiji Law Society.
• Naidu, Dorsami, lawyer and former National Federation Party President.
• Draunidalo, Tupou, vice-President of the Fiji Law Society.
• Naidu, Richard, lawyer.
• Nand, Nainendra, former Solicitor-General of Fiji.
• Naqase, Serupepeli, NLTB lawyer.
• Patel, S.B., Indian born lawyer.
• Sayed-Khaiyum, Aiyaz, lawyer and interim Attorney-General of Fiji (2007)
• Sharma, Devanesh, President of the Fiji Law Society.

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Military leaders

• Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank), Military Commander and interim Head of State (2000; 2006 - 2007); interim Prime Minister of Fiji (2007 - present).
• Baledrokadroka, 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 Uluilakeba, Army Major; Army Chief of Staff from February 2006.
• Naupoto, Viliame, Former Navy Commander; Director of Immigration from January 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 Queen Elizabeth Barracks mutiny of 2 November 2000.
• Sukanaivalu, Safanaia, war hero (Second World War).
• Teleni, Esala, Naval Captain and Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (2007-present).
• Tuinaosara, Kitione, Army Major and lawyer.
• Waqanisau, Jeremaia, career soldier and diplomat; Ambassador to China.

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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).
• Matakibau, Samuela, Assistant Police Commissioner Operations.
• Ridgeway, Peter, former Deputy Director of Prosecutions.
• Tikotikoca, Romanu, Commissioner of Police.

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Political leaders

Main article: List of Fijian politicians

The size of this section necessitates a separate list. Lists are also included in the following articles about specific political offices: // National leaders See main articles: List of Fijian Heads of State; Governor-General of Fiji; President of Fiji; Vice-President of Fiji; Prime Minister of Fiji; Leader of the Opposition (Fiji); Speaker of the House of Representatives (Fiji); Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (Fiji); Premier of the Kingdom...

• President of Fiji
• Vice-President of Fiji
• Prime Minister of Fiji
• Governor of Fiji
• Governor-General of Fiji
• Senate (Fiji)
• House of Representatives (Fiji)
• Speaker of the House of Representatives (Fiji)
• Cabinet (Fiji)
• Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (Fiji)
• Leader of the Opposition (Fiji).

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Religious leaders

• Arya, Kamlesh, President Arya Pratinidhi Sabha.
• 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.
• 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.

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Scientists

• Nabalarua, Eci, Fiji Counsel - Social Sciences
• Vulakoro, Rusi, BMZ New Zealand- Ocean Science

Sportspeople

Main article: List of Fijian sportspeople

The size of this section warrants a separate list. This list comprises sportspeople originally from Fiji, as well as some expatriates who play for or coach Fijian teams. ...

Unionists

• Chandra, Baba Ram, India-born trade unionist.
• Anthony, Felix, FTUC General Secretary.
• Chetty, Krishna, Fiji Trade Unionist.
• Muni, Vashist - labour union organizer.
• Naivaluwaqa, Timoci, trade unionist (1953-2006).
• Rae, Pramod - labour union organizer and National Federation Party Secretary.
• Sami, Jaganath - labour union organizer; suspended in late 2006 as Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Cane Growers Council.
• Singh, Attar - FITCU General Secretary.
• Singh, Mehar - founder of the Vishal Sangh.
• Singh, Nirbhay - CPSU official.
• Sanadhya, Totaram - labour union organizer.

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Miscellaneous

The following are Fijian public figures, who do not fit into one of the more specific categories.

• Grotte, Chuck, photojournalist and missionary.
• Kumar, Sujit, feral child discovered as an adult.
• Navakasuasua, Maciu, 2000 coup plotter.
• Padarath, Ben, 2006 election candidate, later imprisoned for manslaughter.
• Waqabaca, Josaia, former NVTLP activist turned coup-plot informer.

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Non-resident Fiji Islanders

This section is for Fiji Islanders who are living abroad, or who have been naturalised as citizens of other countries. It also includes persons born abroad, but with Fijian roots.

• Butler, Trevor, winner of Big Brother Australia 2004.
• Curuenavuli, Paulini, Australian singer. (Fiji-born).
• Mishra, Sudesh, Australian poet. (Fiji-born, Indian descent).
• Satyanand, Anand, Governor-General of New Zealand. (Born in New Zealand to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin).
• Singh, Jason, Australian-born singer. (Fiji Indian father).
• Singh, Bobby, Canadian football player. (Fiji-born).
• Swamy, Chandra, naturalised Canadian politician, born in Lautoka, Fiji.
• Boyer, Derek born in Lautoka, Fiji. Acted in Dead or Alive released in 2006.