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2020 in Fiji

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2020
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Events of 2020 in Fiji.

Incumbent

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Government of Fiji

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Cabinet of Fiji

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Party key FijiFirst
Cabinet of Fiji: November 2018 – present
Portrait Portfolio Incumbent
Prime Minister
Minister for iTaukei Affairs
Minister for Sugar
Sugar Industry
Foreign Affairs
Forestry
Frank Bainimarama
Attorney-General
Minister for Economy, Civil Service, Communications, Housing and Community Development
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Premila Kumar
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management and Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing Inia Seruiratu
Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and Youth and Sports Parveen Bala
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy
Minister for Health and Medical Services Ifereimi Waqainabete
Minister for Infrastructure and Meteorological Services and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Jone Usamate
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya
Assistant Ministers
Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Viam Pillay
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation
Deputy Speaker of the House
Veena Bhatnagar
Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Jale Sigarara
Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Alexander O'Connor
Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Vijay Nath
Assistant Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations; Youth and Sports Alvikh Maharaj
Assistant Minister for Sugar Industry George Vegnathan
Assistant Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations; Youth and Sports Alipate Nagata
Assistant Minister for Itaukei Affairs Selai Adimaitoga
Others
Speaker of the House Epeli Nailatikau
Leader of Opposition Naiqama Lalabalavu
Former president of the FijiFirst, now President of Fiji Wiliame Katonivere

Ongoing events

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Events by month

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January

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February

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March

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  • Fiji confirms its first case of COVID-19.[14]
  • Schools all over Fiji closed indefinitely till April 17.[15]
  • Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed the COVID-19 response budget.[16]
  • Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a nationwide curfew from 8pm to 5am.[17]
  • Fiji National University extend its mid-semester break.[18]
  • Lautoka, Suva and part of Labasa under lockdown.[19]
  • Fiji records 5 cases at the end of March.[20]

April

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May

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  • Fourteen patients have recovered from COVID-19.[27]

December

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  • December 17 – Fiji imposes a curfew in anticipation of Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall on December 18.[28]
  • December 19 – At least four are killed and millions of dollars in damage as Hurricane Yasa slams into Vanua Levu. 16,113 people are unable to return to their homes.[29]

Predicted and scheduled events

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Deaths

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February

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April

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May

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June

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July

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November

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Konrote reappointed Fiji's president". RNZ. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  2. ^ "Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama re-elected for second term". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  3. ^ "Speaker of Parliament". Parliament of the Republic of Fiji. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  4. ^ "Reserve Bank Anticipates Fiji's Economy To Grow By 1.7% In 2020". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  5. ^ "Drama Precedes SODELPA Court Hearing At Civil High Court In Suva". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  6. ^ "Wuhan Coronavirus: Everything Toned Down Says Fijian Student In Wuhan". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  7. ^ "Poster Boys Of Honesty Badged As Nasinu Muslim College Prefects". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  8. ^ "International Social Security Association Pacific Desk Office Opens In Suva Today". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  9. ^ "Coronavirus Outbreak: 81 Chinese On Board Cruiseship Safe". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  10. ^ "Coca-Cola Games 2019". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  11. ^ "Missing Eight At Sea Found Had No Idea Search And Rescue Was Activated". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  12. ^ "Coronavirus May Interrupt Supply Chains In Fiji Soon". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  13. ^ "Jacinda Ardern Is An Inspiration To Fijians, Particularly Women, Girls". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  14. ^ Fijivillage. "COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant who had recent travel history to USA and NZ - Dr. Sahukhan". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  15. ^ "COVID-19: Schools Remain Closed Until April 17". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  16. ^ "Covid-19: Fiji govt unveils $US400m stimulus package". RNZ. 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  17. ^ "COVID-19: Nationwide curfew to come into effect from Monday". FijiTimes. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  18. ^ "COVID-19: FNU Extends Mid-Semester Break". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  19. ^ "Covid-19 Pacific Update: Fijian capital Suva in lockdown after hairdressers test positive". TVNZ. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  20. ^ Indra Singh. "Fiji's fourth COVID-19 case confirmed, Suva will not shutdown". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  21. ^ "561 Fijians Repatriated, 1157 Visitors Evacuated And 87,000kg Export Freighted". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  22. ^ "COVID-19: 21 Test Samples Negative, 16 Confirmed Cases Still". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  23. ^ "TC Harold claims the life of a 66-year-old Kadavu man". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  24. ^ Fijivillage. "Australia pledges support to Fiji's relief efforts after TC Harold". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  25. ^ Indra Singh. "New Zealand commits to helping Fiji". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  26. ^ "Only seven positive COVID-19 patients remain". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  27. ^ "Another patient recovers, six COVID-19 cases remain". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  28. ^ "Giant waves feared as Fiji braces for Category 5 Cyclone Yasa". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera English. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  29. ^ "Fiji: Devastation caused by Cyclone Yasa compared to war zone". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera English. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  30. ^ "Cricket Fiji mourns loss of Rika". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  31. ^ Fijivillage. "Fiji's 1st diplomat to UN Satya Nandan passes away". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  32. ^ Ratu Finau Mara Passes Away After An Illness
  33. ^ Fijivillage. "Former PM Laisenia Qarase to be laid to rest at his home village in Mavana, Lau". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  34. ^ "Former NFP president passes away". Fiji Times. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  35. ^ "Former Fiji deputy speaker and coup hostage dies". RNZ. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  36. ^ Former Flying Fijian dies at 43
  37. ^ Ratu Tevita passes away