THE FIJI TIMES – Arieta Vakasukawaqa – 5 October, 2020, 2:46 pm
Fiji’s President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote this morning handed over commemorative medals to 32 recipients at the State House in Suva.
President Konrote said the event marked the celebration of Fiji’s political progress.
However, he said the COVID-19 pandemic had put a lot of restrictions on Fiji celebrating 50 years of independence.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former politicians and diplomats, businessmen, academics, and sporting figures were among recipients of the 50th-anniversary independence medal investiture ceremony today.
Below is the list of recipients:
1. Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
2. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
3. Sir James Ah Koy
4. Mahendra Chaudhry
5. Taufa Vakatale
6. Dr Robin Mitchell
7. Ratu Tui Cavuilati
8. Adi Finau Tabakaucoro
9. Dr Eci Kikau Nabalarua
10. Dr Esther Williams
11. Dr Angeela Jokhan
12. Bernadette Rounds Ganilau
13. Joketani Cokanasiga
14. Kanti Lal Punja
15. Brig-Gen Apakuki Kurusiga
16. Ratu Jo Nacola
17. Ratu Ilaitia Tuisese
18. Brother Fergus Garret
19. Major-General Ioane Naivalurua
20. Rev Tevita Nawadra
21. Hafizud Dean Khan
22. Ratu Peni Volavola
23. Tessa McKenzie
24. Setareki Macanawai
25. Daryl Tarte
26. Misau Fatiaki
27. Joji Qaranivalu
28. Sakaraia Ve
29. Rev Pauliasi Vatanitawake
30. Jane Ricketts
31. Sitiveni Raturala
32. Alipate Korovou
