2020 in Fiji explained

Events of 2020 in Fiji.

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Incumbent

Government of Fiji

• President

George Konrote^[1]

• Prime Minister

Frank Bainimarama^[2]

• Speaker: Epeli Nailatikau^[3]

Cabinet of Fiji

See also: Cabinet of Fiji.

Ongoing events

• COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji

Events by month

January

• Reserve Bank of Fiji anticipates Fiji's economy to grow by 1.7% in 2020.^[4]
• Drama precedes SODELPA court hearing at Civil High Court In Suva.^[5]
• Wuhan Coronavirus: Everything toned down says Fijian student in Wuhan.^[6]
• Poster boys of honesty badged as Nasinu Muslim College Prefects.^[7]
• International Social Security Association Pacific Desk Office opens.^[8]
• 81 Chinese nationals that arrived into Dravuni, Kadavu and Suva via cruise liner Majestic Princess were marked safe by health officials.^[9]

February

• Coca-Cola games begins with zone 1 kicking off.^[10]
• Missing eight at sea found, had no idea search and rescue was activated.^[11]
• Coronavirus may interrupt supply chains in Fiji.^[12]
• New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden state visit to Fiji.^[13]

March

• 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

• 561 Fijians repatriated, 1157 visitors evacuated and 87,000 kg exports freighted by Fiji Airways.^[21]
• 21 tests conducted. Confirmed cases still at 16.^[22]
• Cyclone Harold hits Fiji. A 66-year-old man in Kadavu died.^[23]
• The Government of Australia pledged A$350,000 in aid to Fiji for Harold relief efforts.^[24]
• The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, Jonathan Curr, pledged humanitarian and disaster and relief for Fiji from New Zealand.^[25]
• At the end of April, Fiji recorded a total of 18 cases with 11 recovered.^[26]

May

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

December

• 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

• October 10 – Fiji Day
• October 29 – The Prophet's Birthday
• November 14 – Diwali
• December 25 – Christmas Day
• December 26 – Boxing Day

Deaths

February

• February 3 – Josefa Rika, cricketer.^[30]
• February 26 – Satya Nandan, diplomat, former representative to the U.N. and former ambassador to the Netherlands.^[31]

April

• April 15 – Finau Mara, diplomat and politician, Ambassador-at-large.^[32]
• April 21 – Laisenia Qarase, former Prime Minister and politician.^[33]

May

• May 18 – Raman Pratap Singh, politician, president of the National Federation Party.^[34]

June

• June 4 – Giyannedra Prasad, lawyer and politician, member and former Deputy Speaker of Parliament.^[35]

July

• July 18 – Alefoso Yalayalatabua, rugby union player.^[36]

November

• November 26 – Tevita Momoedonu, 74, politician, Prime Minister of Fiji (2000, 2001).^[37]

See also

• 2020–21 South Pacific cyclone season
• 2020–21 South Pacific cyclone season
• Cyclone Harold
• 2020 in Oceania
• COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji

Notes and References

1. Web site: Konrote reappointed Fiji's president. 2018-08-31. RNZ. en-nz. 2020-04-13.
2. Web site: Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama re-elected for second term. www.aljazeera.com. 2020-04-13.
3. Web site: Speaker of Parliament. Parliament of the Republic of Fiji. en-US. 2020-04-13.
4. Web site: Reserve Bank Anticipates Fiji's Economy To Grow By 1.7% In 2020. en-US. 2020-04-13.
5. Web site: Drama Precedes SODELPA Court Hearing At Civil High Court In Suva. en-US. 2020-04-13.
6. Web site: Wuhan Coronavirus: Everything Toned Down Says Fijian Student In Wuhan. en-US. 2020-04-13.
7. Web site: Poster Boys Of Honesty Badged As Nasinu Muslim College Prefects. en-US. 2020-04-13.
8. Web site: International Social Security Association Pacific Desk Office Opens In Suva Today. en-US. 2020-04-13.
9. Web site: Coronavirus Outbreak: 81 Chinese On Board Cruiseship Safe. en-US. 2020-04-13.
10. Web site: Coca-Cola Games 2019. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-04-13.
11. Web site: Missing Eight At Sea Found Had No Idea Search And Rescue Was Activated. en-US. 2020-04-13.
12. Web site: Coronavirus May Interrupt Supply Chains In Fiji Soon. en-US. 2020-04-13.
13. Web site: Jacinda Ardern Is An Inspiration To Fijians, Particularly Women, Girls. en-US. 2020-04-13.
14. Web site: COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant who had recent travel history to USA and NZ - Dr. Sahukhan. Fijivillage. www.fijivillage.com. en. 2020-04-13.
15. Web site: COVID-19: Schools Remain Closed Until April 17. en-US. 2020-04-13.
16. Web site: Covid-19: Fiji govt unveils $US400m stimulus package. 2020-03-27. RNZ. en-nz. 2020-04-13.
17. Web site: COVID-19: Nationwide curfew to come into effect from Monday. FijiTimes. en. 2020-04-13.
18. Web site: COVID-19: FNU Extends Mid-Semester Break. en-US. 2020-04-13.
19. News: Covid-19 Pacific Update: Fijian capital Suva in lockdown after hairdressers test positive. TVNZ. 2020-04-13. en-NZ.
20. Web site: Fiji's fourth COVID-19 case confirmed, Suva will not shutdown. Indra Singh . Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-04-13.
21. Web site: 561 Fijians Repatriated, 1157 Visitors Evacuated And 87,000kg Export Freighted. en-US. 2020-04-13.
22. Web site: COVID-19: 21 Test Samples Negative, 16 Confirmed Cases Still. en-US. 2020-04-13.
23. Web site: TC Harold claims the life of a 66-year-old Kadavu man. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-04-13.
24. Web site: Australia pledges support to Fiji's relief efforts after TC Harold. Fijivillage. www.fijivillage.com. en. 2020-04-13.
25. Web site: New Zealand commits to helping Fiji. Indra Singh . Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-04-13.
26. Web site: Only seven positive COVID-19 patients remain. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-05-01.
27. Web site: Another patient recovers, six COVID-19 cases remain. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-05-01.
28. News: Giant waves feared as Fiji braces for Category 5 Cyclone Yasa . December 17, 2020 . aljazeera.com . Al Jazeera English . December 17, 2020 . en.
29. News: Fiji: Devastation caused by Cyclone Yasa compared to war zone . December 19, 2020 . aljazeera.com . Al Jazeera English . en.
30. Web site: Cricket Fiji mourns loss of Rika. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-04-13.
31. Web site: Fiji's 1st diplomat to UN Satya Nandan passes away. Fijivillage. www.fijivillage.com. en. 2020-04-13.
32. https://fijisun.com.fj/2020/04/17/ratu-finau-mara-passes-away-after-an-illness/ Ratu Finau Mara Passes Away After An Illness
33. Web site: Former PM Laisenia Qarase to be laid to rest at his home village in Mavana, Lau. Fijivillage. www.fijivillage.com. en. 2020-04-21.
34. News: Former NFP president passes away . 19 May 2020 . Fiji Times . 19 May 2020 . en.
35. Web site: 2020-06-04. Former Fiji deputy speaker and coup hostage dies. 2020-10-02. RNZ. en-nz.
36. https://www.fijitimes.com/former-flying-fijian-dies-at-43/?fbclid=IwAR13rlANyTZ45o5m6_52VW8oNJRihVJR6Qwc0_z3b16EPioXH8rqJaBob0Q Former Flying Fijian dies at 43
37. https://www.fijitimes.com/ratu-tevita-passes-away/ Ratu Tevita passes away