Wiliame Katonivere

Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, CF (pronounced [ɰiliame mɛiβalili katoniβere]; born 20 April 1964) is a Fijian chief and politician.He served as the President of Fiji from 2021 to 2024.

[1][2] He has been chief of Macuata Province since 2013, succeeding his older brother Aisea Katonivere;[3] he was previously involved in conservation initiatives of Fiji's Great Sea Reef.

[8][9] Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama nominated Katonivere for President of the Republic of Fiji on 21 October 2021.

[2] Katonivere took the oath of office in front of Speaker Epeli Nailatikau and was awarded the 100 men Guard of Honour.

[13] He urged all eligible Fijians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and warned about sudden price hikes in anticipation of borders reopening on 1 December 2021.