Wiliame Katonivere
Wiliame Katonivere | |
|---|---|
| President-elect of Fiji | |
| Assumed office TBA 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jioji Konrote |
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is a Fijian chief and politician who is the current president-elect of Fiji since 2021.[1] He has also been the chief of Macuata Province since 2013, succeeding his older brother Aisea Katonivere,[2] and was previously involved in conservation initiatives of Fiji's Great Sea Reef.[1][3]
Katonivere has been the chairman of the Pine Group of Companies since 2020, which includes Fiji Pine Limited, Tropik Wood Industries Limited, and Tropik Wood Products Limited. He is also a board member for Fiji Airports, Fiji Sugar Corporation and Rewa Rice Ltd.[3]
Political career
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama nominated Katonivere for President of the Republic of Fiji on October 21, 2021. He accepted the nomination in which Parliament convened the next day to vote on the presidency. Katonivere garnered 28 votes defeating his contender SODELPA MP Teimumu Kepa.[4][5]
Electoral history
2021 Fijian presidential election
| Candidate | Nominator | Parliament | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ||
| Wiliame Katonivere | Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama | 28 | 54.90% |
| Teimumu Kepa | Opposition Whip Lynda Tabuya[6] | 23 | 45.10% |
| Abstentions and uncast ballots | 0 | 00.00% | |
| Total | 51 | 100.00% | |
| Sources: The Fiji Times | |||
Personal life
Katonivere hails from the village of Naduri, Macuata in Vanua Levu.[7] He is married to Filomena Katonivere and they have two children and three grandchildren.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Ratu Wiliame Katonivere set to be Fiji's next president". RNZ. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Fijivillage. "Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is new Tui Macuata". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ a b "New President Naupoto Or Ratu Wiliame?". Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "Tui Macuata For President". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Ratu Wiliame is Fiji's new Head of State". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Fijivillage. "Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is Fiji's next President". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "New President to be elected today". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Chief: Never Dreamt It". Retrieved 23 October 2021.
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