They're the new Senate

The appointment of the 22 senators of Fiji’s new Upper House of Parliament was announced on October 19, The senators include one woman.

Eleven of the appointments are for six years and the remainder are for three years.

Those appointed on the advice of the Great Council of Chiefs are: Six years—Ratu Napolioni Dawai, Ratu lone Mataitini, Ratu Livai Volavola and Mr. Livai Nasilivata. Three years—Ratu Apakuki Nanovo, Ratu Meli Salabogi, Ratu Kavaia Tagivetaua and Ratu Tiale Vuiyasawa.

Those appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, are: Six years—Mr. Ramanlal I. Kapadia, Mr. Robert L. Munro, Dr. Felix A. S. Emberson and Mrs. Anaseini Qionibaravi.

Three years—Ratu Penaia Ganilau, Mr. M. T. Khan and Mr. Eddie Wong.

On the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. S. M. Koya: Six years—Ratu Mosese Varesekete Tuisawau, Mr. Eqbal Mohammed and Mr. Sarvan Singh. Three years—Mr. Isikeli Nadalo, Ratu Glanvill Wellington Lalabalavu and Mr. Harish Chandra Sharma.

Mr. Wilson Inia has been appointed for three years on the advice of the Council of Rotuma.