Fiji ยท Head of government
Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka
Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji.
- Office
- Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji
- In office since
- 24 December 2022
- Party
- People's Alliance
How Rabuka took office
Parliament chose him as Prime Minister on 24 December 2022 by 28 votes to 27 in a secret ballot, ahead of Frank Bainimarama, RNZ and Al Jazeera reported. RNZ reported he was sworn in that afternoon. His People's Alliance leads a coalition with the National Federation Party and Sodelpa, according to RNZ.2,3
Career
- 1992 to 1999Prime Minister of Fiji (first period)3
- 24 December 2022 to presentPrime Minister of Fiji2,3,1
Notable facts
- 1987: Al Jazeera reports that he led two coups in 1987, and that after the first he handed power to an interim administration while remaining army commander and home affairs minister.3
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- RNZ, Rabuka elected PM of Fiji (24 December 2022)
- Al Jazeera, Sitiveni 'Rambo' Rabuka confirmed as Fiji's new prime minister (24 December 2022)