24-535: Nausori ( Fijian pronunciation: [nɔu̯sori] ) is a town in Fiji . It had a population of 57,866 at the 2017 census . This makes it the fourth most populous municipality in the country. Situated 19 kilometers from the Fijian capital Suva , it forms one pole of the burgeoning Suva-Nausori corridor . Nausori is home to three provinces Rewa , Tailevu and Naitasiri . The 425-metre (1,394 ft) Rewa Bridge across
48-582: A military coup on 5 December 2006 formally abolished the Great Council of Chiefs in 2012, and the 2013 Constitution promulgated by the regime similarly abolished the Senate. This effectively ended provincial input into national government affairs. The island of Rotuma , north of the main archipelago, is a self-governing dependency according to the Rotuma Act promulgated in 1927. The Fiji government includes it in
72-590: A sugar mill run by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company of Australia was established on the left bank of the Rewa River , with operations commencing on 17 July. The Nausori mill was the first large-scale sugar mill in Fiji , and in 1884 it became the first place in Fiji to be lit by electricity. The sugar mill was closed in 1959 as it became uneconomic to operate primarily due to the very low sugar content in
96-442: A military appointee, until a reformed GCC were installed. A few days later, Citizens Constitutional Forum director Reverend Akuila Yabaki suggested that the position of President should, in future, be open to persons of any ethnicity, rather than reserved for indigenous Fijians . This suggestion was controversial, and was notably opposed by deposed prime minister Laisenia Qarase . A Rewa chief, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, also opposed
120-703: A voice to people of all races outside the provincial structure. The Ministry of Regional Development ensures that Fiji's rural areas are provided with the access to opportunities and basic amenities that are enjoyed by the urban areas. This is done through its district administrations which are involved in community capacity building, coordinating the development projects like upgrading of rural roads, upgrading of cane access roads, development of roads for access to cash crops and other capital programs in their respective districts. They also attend to some statutory functions such as registration of births, deaths and marriages, liquor licences and acting as Third Class Magistrates. Fiji
144-411: Is based on the koro, or village, headed by a Turaga ni Koro elected or appointed by the villagers. Several koros combine to form a Tikina, two or more of which comprise a province. In addition, municipal governments have been established for the cities of Suva and Lautoka , and for ten towns . Each has a city or town council elected for a three-year term , presided over by a Mayor chosen by
168-420: Is divided administratively into four divisions , which are further subdivided into fourteen provinces . Each province has a provincial council. Fiji is divided administratively into four divisions, which are further subdivided into fourteen provinces ; the self-governing island of Rotuma and its nearby islets lie outside any of the four divisions. Each division is headed by a Commissioner, appointed by
192-477: Is divided into 17 districts, each with a district officer and five sub-districts with assistant district officers. The districts generally centre on towns and cities, but some follow provincial or tikina boundaries. The districts are: Ra, Tavua , Ba , Nadi , Nadarivatu, Keiyasi, Nausori, Navua , Vunidawa, Suva, Korovou, Macuata, Savusavu, Bua, Taveuni, Seaqaqa, Saqani, Tukavesi, Kadavu, Rotuma , Lomaiviti, Lautoka. President of Fiji The president of Fiji
216-511: Is the head of state of the Republic of Fiji . The president is appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution . Although not entirely a figurehead , the role of president in the government is largely ceremonial, but there are important reserve powers that may be exercised in the event of a crisis. In addition, the president is the commander-in-chief of
240-534: The Great Council of Chiefs to reinstate Iloilo, but on 17 December he insisted that he was now the president and that the Great Council should recognise him as such. Iloilo was re-instated as President on 4 January 2007. In January 2008, Bainimarama stated that the military was "the executive authority in the appointment of the President", following the suspension of the Great Council of Chiefs. The president would be
264-515: The President and Vice-President ; 42 of the 55 members of the Great Council were chosen by the provincial councils, three from each province. In addition, 14 of the 32 members of the Senate, the upper house of the Fijian Parliament , were chosen by the provincial councils (one Senator each) and confirmed by the Great Council of Chiefs. The Military -backed interim government that seized power in
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#1732852527984288-495: The Republic of Fiji Military Forces . The office of the president was established following two military coups in 1987 that led to the proclamation of a republic on 7 October, ending the Fijian monarchy . Major-General Sitiveni Rabuka , who had masterminded the coups, formed an interim military government with himself as its head. He did not, however, take the title of president, and on 5 December appointed Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau ,
312-462: The Rewa River , built by Fletcher Construction and opened in 2006, links Nausori to the capital, Suva . There are two major business areas in Nausori - the town of Nausori proper, and Nakasi . A new market and bus terminal were opened in 2015, allowing for the town's future development. A major upgrade of the local airport , including a new terminal and a longer runway, was expected to get started in
336-533: The Bainimarama government disestablished the Great Council of Chiefs by decree. Bainimarama confirmed this meant there would need to be a new method to appoint the president; this, he said, would be provided by a new Constitution , to be adopted in 2013 following consultations with the people. On 12 October 2015, the Parliament elected Major-General (Rtd) Jioji Konrote as president. On 12 November 2015, Konrote
360-490: The Eastern Division for statistical purposes (such as the census ), but it has its own council , which is empowered to legislate on most local matters. Like a province, Rotuma used to choose (through its council) 3 members of the Great Council of Chiefs and 1 Senator. Below the provincial level, districts and villages, based on extended family networks, have their own chiefs and councils. Indigenous Fijian administration
384-420: The Fijian government. The divisions are basically agglomerations of provinces and have few administrative functions of their own, but serve to foster cooperation among the member provinces for providing services. Each province has a provincial council which may make bylaws and impose rates (local taxes), subject to the approval of the iTaukei Affairs Board a government department. The board must also approve
408-403: The President the nation is acknowledging the role our chiefs have played in society and I think the Fijian people would appreciate that the status quo stay. On 28 July 2009, Iloilo announced that he would be leaving office on 30 July. Brigadier-General (Rtd) Ratu Epeli Nailatikau succeeded him as acting president. On 5 November 2009, Nailatikau was sworn in as president. In March 2012,
432-550: The appointment of the Roko Tui , or executive head of the provincial council, who is usually a high chief , although in recent years, commoners have sometimes been chosen. The provinces used to have direct input into national affairs through the Great Council of Chiefs and the Senate . The Great Council of Chiefs was a traditional body which advised the government on indigenous affairs and also functioned as an electoral college to elect
456-456: The cane. The mill was then used for processing animal feed and a timber yard . Nausori is the home of association football teams Rewa F.C. and Tailevu Naitasiri F.C. and rugby union team Tailevu Knights . Multi-use sports stadium Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park is in the town and hosts the three teams' matches. The stadium has a capacity of 8,000. Local government in Fiji Fiji
480-417: The councillors from among their own members. On 15 February 2006, the government announced legislation to change the local government term of office from three years to four. Provincial administration, and its subdivisions, cater for ethnic Fijians, town and city councils cater for urban residents of all races. Local authorities have also been established for rural areas, with advisory powers, and these provide
504-472: The first quarter of 2017. The old town of Nausori was situated around 5 km north of the current one, heading towards Kasavu. The ruins of the old town, situated in Naduruloulou , are still there. Now, it is a tourist centre and a haven for tropical flora and fauna gardens. Colonial buildings, town halls, local courts, and grand residences can be found here, dating back to before the 20th century. In 1882
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#1732852527984528-516: The idea, and stated his view on the function of the presidency: The position of the president symbolises unity of both traditional structures of leadership which existed before parliamentary rule was established and the current Westminster system of parliament. This is where the Western system meets our traditional vanua system and we acknowledge the indigenous leadership that has evolved and catered for all races in our multicultural society. By nominating
552-545: The last governor-general , as the first president of the republic. A civilian putsch instigated by George Speight led to another constitutional upheaval in 2000. President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara resigned on 29 May rather than abrogate the Constitution , as the military , supported by the Supreme Court , had asked. (Whether or not his resignation was forced was the subject of a police investigation that continued up to
576-422: The time of the 2006 coup). Commodore Frank Bainimarama took power as the head of the interim military government (as had Rabuka in 1987), until Ratu Josefa Iloilo was appointed President on 13 July. On 5 December 2006, the military forces again overthrew the government . Bainimarama declared himself acting president; he initially said that he had assumed the office in an interim capacity, and would soon ask
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