2023 in Fiji

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2023
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Fiji
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Events of 2023 in Fiji .

Incumbents

Government of Fiji

Cabinet of Fiji

PortfolioPortraitMinisterParty
Sitiveni Rabuka 2020.jpg Sitiveni Rabuka PA
Manoa Kamikamica Feb 2023.jpg Manoa Kamikamica PA
Biman Prasad January 2015.jpg Biman Prasad NFP
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Tourism
  • Civil Aviation
Bill Gavoka 2018.jpg Viliame Gavoka SODELPA
Siromi Turaga March 2023.jpg Siromi Turaga PA
  • Home Affairs
Pio Tikoduadua Jan 2023.jpg Pio Tikoduadua NFP
  • Employment
  • Productivity and Industrial Relations
Agni Deo Singh NFP
Ifereimi Vasu SODELPA
  • Education
Aseri Radrodro 2016.jpg Aseri Radrodro SODELPA
  • Health and Medical Services
Atonio Lalabalavu PA
  • Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation
Lynda Tabuya Jan 2023.jpg Lynda Tabuya PA
  • Lands and Mineral Resource
Filimoni Vosarogo PA
  • Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management
Sakiasi Ditoka Feb 2023 (cropped).jpg Sakiasi Ditoka PA
  • Multi-Ethnic Affairs
  • Sugar
Charan Jeath Singh 2014.jpg Charan Jeath Singh PA
  • Housing
  • Local Government
Maciu Katamotu PA
  • Fisheries
  • Forestry
Kalaveti Ravu PA
  • Communication
  • Public Works
  • Transport
Filipe Tuisawau PA
  • Youth and Sports
Jese Saukuru Jan 2023.jpg Jese Saukuru PA
  • Agriculture and Waterways
Vatimi Rayalu PA

Events

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