Frank Bainimarama
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
- ↑ "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
Media related to Frank Bainimarama at Wikimedia Commons
- Republic of Fiji Military Forces website
- 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.