Tui Viti (King of Fiji) (1871–1874)

Name: Seru Epenisa Cakobau
Reign start: 5 June 1871
Reign end: 10 Oct. 1874

British period (1874–1970)

Name: Victoria
Reign start: 10 Oct. 1874
Reign end: 22 Jan. 1901

Name: Edward VII
Reign start: 22 Jan. 1901
Reign end: 6 May 1910

Name: George V
Reign start: 6 May 1910
Reign end: 20 Jan. 1936

Name: Edward VIII
Reign start: 20 Jan. 1936
Reign end: 11 Dec. 1936

Name: George VI
Reign start: 11 Dec. 1936
Reign end: 6 Feb. 1952

Name: Elizabeth II
Reign start: 6 Feb. 1952
Reign end: 10 Oct. 1970

Queen of Fiji and Represented Governors of Fiji

Name: Elizabeth II
Reign start: 10 Oct. 1970
Reign end: 6 Oct. 1987

Name: Robert Sidney Foster
Reign start: 10 Oct. 1970
Reign end: 13 Jan. 1973

Name: George Cakobau
Reign start: 13 Jan. 1973
Reign end: 12 Feb. 1983

Name: Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau
Reign start: 12 Feb. 1983
Reign end: 6 Oct. 1987
Time in Office: 4 years, 236 days

Presidents of Fiji (1987–Present)

Name: Major General Sitiveni Rabuka
Reign start: 7 Oct. 1987
Reign end: 5 Dec. 1987
TIO: 59 days
Party: RFMF

Name: Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau
Reign start: 5 Dec. 1987
Reign end: 15 Dec. 1993
TIO: 6 years, 10 days
Party: Independent
Election: 1987
Prime Minister: Mara, Rabuka

Name: Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
Reign start: 16 Dec. 1993
Reign end: 29 May 2000
TIO: 6 years, 165 days
Party: Independent
Election: 1994
Prime Minister: Rabuka, Chaudhry, Momoedonu

Name: Commodore Frank Bainimarama
Reign start: 29 May 2000
Reign end: 13 July 2000
TIO: 45 days
Party: RFMF
Election:
Prime Minister: Qarase

Name: Ratu Josefa Iloilo
Reign start: 13 July 2000
Reign end: 5 Dec. 2006
TIO: 6 years, 145 days
Party: Independent
Election: 2000, 2006
Prime Minister: Qarase, Momoedonu, Qarase

Name: Commodore Frank Bainimarama
Reign start: 5 Dec. 2006
Reign end: 4 Jan. 2007
TIO: 30 days
Party: RFMF
Prime Minister: Senilagakali

Name: Ratu Josefa Iloilo
Reign start: 4 January 2007
Reign end: 30 July 2009
TIO: 2 years, 207 days
Party: Independent
Prime Minister: Bainimarama

Name: Ratu Brigadier General (Rtd) Epeli Nailatikau
Reign start: 30 July 2009
Reign end: 12 Nov. 2015
TIO: 6 years, 105 days
Party: Independent
Election: 2009
Prime Minister: Bainimarama

Major General Retd Jioji Konusi Konrote 1

Name: Major General (Rtd) Jioji Konrote
Reign start: 12 Nov. 2015
Reign end: 12 Nov. 2021
TIO: 6 years
Party: FijiFirst
Election: 2015, 2018
Prime Minister: Bainimarama

Name: Ratu Wiliame Katonivere
Reign start: 12 Nov. 2021
Reign end: Incumbent
TIO:
Party: FijiFirst
Election: 2021
Prime Minister: Bainimarama, Rabuka

Future Reading
References

FURTHER READING: Remaining well-informed about travel advisories and updates is highly recommended both before and during your trip to Fiji. Prior to departure, regularly check for any official notifications or travel advisories issued by the relevant authorities listed below:

This guide is based on over a decade of research and firsthand experience living in Fiji. It incorporates extensive knowledge gained through long-term residence and ongoing engagement with the region. Images and text have been sourced from official references, which are acknowledged below, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.