Order of Fiji
Highest Fijian honour
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The Order of Fiji is the highest honour of the Fijian honours system. Established 1 March 1995, the order is presented for achievement and merit to Fiji and mankind as a whole. The order is divided into a general division and military division, and is presented in three classes, with an associated medal.
Fiji| Order of Fiji | |
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| Type | State Order |
| Established | 1 March 1995 |
| Country | Fiji |
| Ribbon | Red with a white central stripe. Awards in the military division have a narrow red stripe bisecting the white central stripe. |
| Eligibility | Fijian nationals or anyone who makes an impact for Fiji |
| Awarded for | Achievement and merit to Fiji and mankind as a whole. |
| Chancellor | President of Fiji[1] |
| Grades | Companion (CF), Officer (OF), Member (MF), Medal (MOF) |
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| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | President's Cross |
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The President of Fiji serves as the chancellor of the order and also as the order's Principal Companion. Following their terms of office, former Presidents remain as Companions of the Order of Fiji.[2]
The Order of Fiji has been a Commonwealth honour ever since Fiji returned to its membership of the Commonwealth in October 1997, albeit, as a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations
Grades and divisions
The Order of Fiji is awarded in a military division and a general division. It is awarded in three classes and a medal with the following post-nominal letters:[3]
- Companion (CF)
- Officer (OF)
- Member (MF)
- Medal (MOF)
Notable recipients
Members
Companions
| Photo | Name | Rank | Know For |
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Ratu Wiliame Katonivere | Companion | Former President of Fiji |
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Frank Bainimarama | Companion | Former Prime Minister of Fiji and Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military forces |
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Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum | Companion | Former Attorney General and Minister for Economy of Fiji |
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Anthony Gates | Companion | Former Chief Justice of Fiji |
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Vijay Singh | Companion | Champion of the 2000 Masters Tournament |
Honorary Companions
| Photo | Name | Rank | Known For |
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King Tupou VI | Honorary Companion | King of Tonga |
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Droupadi Murmu | Honorary Companion | President of India |
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Narendra Modi | Honorary Companion | Prime Minister of India |
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Murray McCully | Honorary Companion | Former Minister for Foreign Affairs For New Zealand |
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Anthony Albanese | Honorary Companion | Prime Minister of Australia |
Officers
| Photo | Name | Rank | Known For |
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George Konrote | Officer | Former President of Fiji |
| Jerry Tuwai | Officer | Fijian Rugby 7's Player | |
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Ben Ryan | Officer | Former Fijian Rugby 7's Coach |
| Rajesh Patel | Officer | President of the Fiji Football Association |