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Wiliame Katonivere was born on 20 April, 1964 in Suva, Fiji, is a President. Discover Wiliame Katonivere's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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Suva, Fiji |
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Wiliame Katonivere Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Wiliame Katonivere's Wife?
His wife is Filomena Dikumete-Katonivere
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Wiliame Katonivere Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Wiliame Katonivere worth at the age of 60 years old? Wiliame Katonivere’s income source is mostly from being a successful President. He is from Fiji. We have estimated
Wiliame Katonivere's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama nominated Katonivere for President of the Republic of Fiji on 21 October 2021. He accepted the nomination in which Parliament convened the next day to vote on the presidency. Katonivere garnered 28 votes defeating his contender SODELPA MP Teimumu Kepa. Prior in becoming president, Katonivere resigned from all board positions he previously held.
Katonivere was sworn in as the 6th President of Fiji on 12 November 2021 succeeding Jioji Konrote. At 57, he is the youngest person to have assumed the office. He is the second President to come from the Northern Division (after Ratu Penaia Ganilau). Katonivere took the oath of office in front of Speaker Epeli Nailatikau and was awarded the 100 men Guard of Honour.
On 22 November 2021, Katonivere opened the new session of Parliament and delivered his key note address. 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. He also supports the work of government for equality.
Katonivere has been the chairman of the Pine Group of Companies from 2020 to 2021, which includes Fiji Pine Limited, Tropik Wood Industries Limited, and Tropik Wood Products Limited. He is also a board member for Fiji Airports, Fiji Sugar Corporation and Rewa Rice Ltd.
At 19, Katonivere joined the Royal Fiji Military Forces in 1984 and served two tours in the Middle East under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Forces and served as a Commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the Territorial Forces.
Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere (born 20 April 1964) is a Fijian chief and politician who is the president of Fiji since 2021. He has also been the chief of Macuata Province since 2013, succeeding his older brother Aisea Katonivere, and was previously involved in conservation initiatives of Fiji's Great Sea Reef.
Katonivere was born on 20 April 1964 at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva to Ratu Soso Katonivere and Samanunu Boteiviwa as the youngest out of seven siblings. He attended Draiba Fijian School before completing his secondary education at Bua College in 1981. Katonivere hails from the village of Naduri, Macuata in Vanua Levu. He is married to Filomena Katonivere and they have two children and three grandchildren.