Alitia Bainivalu

Alitia Vakatai Bavou Cirikiyasawa Bainivalu (born 1980 or 1981) is a Fijian politician and Cabinet Minister.

[1] She was educated at the University of the South Pacific, graduating with a bachelor of science.

[2] She worked as a civil servant for the Ministry of Fisheries for eight years, before studying at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology for a master's degree in marine science.

[1] She was one of six opposition staff laid off by the Social Democratic Liberal Party in the leadup to the 2022 election.

[5][6] In June 2024 she was appointed as Minister for Fisheries and Forestry following the resignation of Kalaveti Ravu.