The Ratu Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai The Majlis Amanah Rakyat

Background

The Majlis Amanah Rakyat, the Ratu Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai was born on May 13, 1920. Son of the late Tui Nayau and Adi Lusiana Qolikoro.

Education

Queen Victoria School and Central Medical School, Suva, Fiji, Sacred Heart College, Otago University, Oxford University, and London School of Eeons.

Career

Joined British Colonial Sendee 1950. Administration Officer, District Officer and Commander, Fiji 1951-1961. Executive Council, Fiji 61.

Minister 196770.

Prime Minister 1970-1987, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs 87, Dee. since 1987, and of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service December 89, of Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs 1989. Leader of Opposition April-May 1987. Adviser on Foreign Affairs Governor General’s Interim Government May-September 1987.

Honorary Fellow Wadham College 1971.

Honorary Doctor of Laws (Guam, Otago, New Delhi, Papua New Guinea). Honorary Doctor Political Science (Yonsei University, of Korea) 1978.

Honorary Doctor University (University of South. Pacific) 1980. Pacific Manitoba of the Year 1984.

K. Saint J., Grand Master.

Membership

Legislative. Council, Fiji since 1953. Foreign Natural Resources 1964-1966.

Interests

• Fishing, golf.

Connections

Married Adi Lala Mara in 1951.

Father:

the late Tui Nayau

Mother:

Adi Lusiana Qolikoro

Spouse:

Adi Lala Mara