Frank Bainimarama

The Right Honourable Commodore

Frank Bainimarama

MP
8th Prime Minister of Fiji
In office
5 January 2007 – 24 December 2022
Acting: 5 January 2007 – 22 September 2014
PresidentJosefa Iloilo
Epeli Nailatikau
George Konrote
Wiliame Katonivere
Preceded byJona Senilagakali
Succeeded bySitiveni Rabuka
President of Fiji
Acting
In office
5 December 2006 – 4 January 2007
Prime MinisterJona Senilagakali
Preceded byJosefa Iloilo
Succeeded byJosefa Iloilo
In office
29 May 2000 – 13 July 2000
Prime MinisterLaisenia Qarase
Preceded byKamisese Mara
Succeeded byJosefa Iloilo
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
9 September 2016 – 28 January 2019
Prime MinisterHimself
Preceded byInoke Kubuabola
Succeeded byInia Seruiratu
Minister for Immigration, National Security and Defence
Acting
In office
31 August 2016 – 9 September 2016
Preceded byTimoci Natuva
Succeeded byInoke Kubuabola
Personal details
Born
Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama

(1954-04-27) 27 April 1954 (age 72)
Kiuva, Colony of Fiji
Political partyFijiFirst
Spouse(s)Maria Makitalena
Children5
Alma materDalhousie University
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
AllegianceFiji
Branch/serviceFijian Navy
Years of service1975–2014
RankCommodore

Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, CF, MSD, OStJ, Fijian Navy, known commonly as Frank Bainimarama and sometimes by the chiefly title Ratu (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.

References

  1. ↑ "September 2016". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  2. ↑ "August 2016". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  3. ↑ Herald on Sunday, Phil Taylor, Peaceful island village belies turmoil of national politics, 2006-12-10, page 20 (interview with Bainimarama's brother).

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