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SPEECHES

Speeches Venue Date
Official and Traditional Welcome: Patron of the St John Association of Fiji St John Association of Fiji, Suva March 24, 2023
Fiji National University 2023 March Graduation Ceremony - Labasa Campus Civic Centre, Labasa March 14, 2023
Grant of Presidential Pardon State House March 9, 2023
01/2022 Republic of Fiji Military Forces Passing-Out Parade Force Training Group, NASINU July 15, 2022
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES PEDIATRIC PFIZER LAUNCH NEHRU MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL July 6, 2022
FIJI NEW ZEALAND AND NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS COUNCILS’ 2022 JOINT CONFERENCE SOFITEL FIJI RESORT & SPA, DENARAU ISLAND June 24, 2022
Investiture Ceremony for Chief Scout of Fiji State House March 16, 2022
Commonwealth Day 2022 Reception State House March 14, 2022
Handing over of Mahogany Beds and Desks to Nadarivatu High School Nadarivatu High School March 11, 2022
Christmas Message - 2022 State House December 23, 2021
23rd Attorney-General's Conference Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa - NATADOLA December 10, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE INVESTITURE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE ORDER OF FIJI Morning Room, State House. December 2, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE LAUNCH OF FIJI DEVELOPMENT BANK’S NEW FINANCIAL SOLUTION FOR RICE FARMERS: RICE MOBILITY PACKAGE Fiji Development Bank, 360 Victoria Parade November 24, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY State House, Suva. October 20, 2021
His Excellency the President's Fijian Drua I-tatau Speech State House, Suva. October 19, 2021
FIJI DAY MESSAGE 2021 State House, Suva. October 10, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE POPPY APPEAL State House, Suva. October 1, 2021
2021 Constitution Challenge State House September 6, 2021
International Day of Forests State House, Suva. March 19, 2021
2021 COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE State House, Suva. March 8, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE 2020 WATER MEDAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS NIGHT FMF National Gymnasium, Suva. February 19, 2021
Address at the Official Opening of the Fiji Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Quinquennial Business Sessions Suva Civic Auditorium. January 27, 2021
ADDRESS FOR THE I-TATAU BY THE KAIVITI SILKTAILS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB State House Conservatory, Suva. January 26, 2021
ADDRESS AT THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI- CORRUPTION DAY 2020 & LAUNCH OF FICAC’S ANTI-BRIBERY CAMPAIGN Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. December 9, 2020
Address at the Opening of the 2020-2021 Session of Parliament. Parliament House November 30, 2020
Fiji Day 2020 State House. October 10, 2020
First Lady Addresses Fiji Women Lawyers Association Networking Breakfast Holiday Inn, Suva. October 9, 2020
Address at the Celebration of Frank Hilton's Life and Organisation Hilton Special School, Waimanu Road, Suva. September 25, 2020
Address at the 2020 Constitution Day State House. September 7, 2020
Address at the Fiji Dental's Association 50th Anniversary Gala. Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. August 29, 2020
Address at the Grand Opening of Suva Bowling Club Newly Renovated and Refurbished Clubhouse Suva Bowling Club August 7, 2020
Madam First Lady's Address on her 70th Birthday. State House July 16, 2020
Opening Address at the Multisectoral Health and Wellness Forum. Pearl Resort, Pacific Habour. March 13, 2020
Opening Address at the Inaugural Conference of the South Pacific Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Pearl Resort, Pacific Habour. March 10, 2020
2020 Commonwealth Message State House. March 9, 2020
Address at the Launch of the Office of the President New Website. State House, Suva. February 28, 2020
Natabua High School - 2020 Prefect's Induction Natabua High School, Lautoka February 21, 2020
Dinner Remarks in Honour of the Official Visit of the President of the State of Israel, His Excellency Reuven Rivlin Pullman Nadi Bay Resort, Nadi February 20, 2020
Christmas Message - 2019 State House, Suva December 25, 2019
Opening of the Christmas Vakaviti Art Exhibition Yellow Ribbon Project 2019 Tagimoucia Art Gallery December 5, 2019
Investiture Ceremony for the 2018 Honour Roll Recipients State House, Suva November 29, 2019
65th Anniversary Celebrations of the JP Bayly Trust De Vos on the Park November 21, 2019
Hapkido Graduation PRSU Grounds November 19, 2019
Opening of the 2019 - 2020 Session of Parliament Parliament of the Republic of Fiji November 12, 2019
21st Fiji Business Excellence Awards Sheraton Fiji Resort, Nadi November 2, 2019
Launching of the FoodSwitch Fiji App Tanoa Plaza, Suva October 31, 2019
Address at the National Launching of the World Food Day 2019 Ganilau Park, Savusavu October 16, 2019
Launching of the Backyard Gardening Programme in Vanua Levu Labasa October 15, 2019
National Address - Fiji Day 2019 Berkeley Crescent, Suva October 9, 2019
Address to the Students and Teachers of Class 4 Students from Nauru State House Conservatory, Suva September 30, 2019
Address at the Fiji Bulikula Name and Logo Launch Tanoa Plaza, Suva September 25, 2019
Itatau by the Fiji Airways Fijian Men's 7's Team to the 2019/2020 HSBC World Sevens Series And The Fijian Sevens Development Team to the OKTOBERFEST Sevens Competition State House, Suva September 13, 2019
Opening Address at the Fiji Law Society/International Bar Association Convention 2019 - Globalising Your Practise: Opportunities and Challenges Sheraton Fiji Resort, Nadi September 6, 2019
Itatau from The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rugby Team State House, Suva September 5, 2019
Address at the iTatau from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rugby Team State House, Suva September 5, 2019
Itatau for the Flying Fijians 15s Rugby Team to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan State House, Suva September 2, 2019
Address at the iTatau of the Fijian Drua Rugby Union Team to the Australian National Rugby Championships State House, Suva August 26, 2019
Itatau from Team Fiji to the International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy Oceania Championship, Noumea, New Caledonia (11-17 AUG, 2019) State House, Suva August 8, 2019
Investiture Ceremony for the 2017/2018 Honours Roll State House, Suva July 12, 2019
Itatau by the Fiji National 15s Pacific Nations Cup State House, Suva July 11, 2019
Itatau The Fiji Pearls Netball Team to the Netball World Cup, 2019 - LiverPool, England State House, Suva July 3, 2019
Itatau from Team Fiji to the 2019 Pacific Games, Apia Samoa State House, Suva June 27, 2019
Opening of International Weightlifting Federation Executive Board Meeting Novotel Convention Centre, Lami May 30, 2019
Opening of the Fiji Institute of Accountants 47th Annual Congress Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa May 24, 2019
Itatau Ceremony for the Special Olympics Team to Abu Dhabi State House, Suva February 28, 2019
2018 FDB's National Small and Medium Enterprise Awards Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva February 28, 2019
Opening of the Diabetic Workshop For Caregivers and Patients with Diabetes Holiday Inn, Suva February 9, 2019
Opening Address at the Inaugural 2019 LAWASIA Employment Law Forum Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Denarau January 25, 2019
Launching of the 4 Million Trees in 4 Years Initiative State House, Suva January 8, 2019
Christmas Message 2018 Executive Office, Berkeley Crescent, Suva. December 25, 2018
Address at the Return of the Writ to His Excellency the President. Britannia Room, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. December 18, 2018
Address at the Sunrise Initiative, Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration for Human Rights Lower Marine Campus, USP, Suva. December 16, 2018
Remarks at the University of the South Pacific's 50th Anniversary Closing Dinner. Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. December 13, 2018
Opening of the 2018-2019 Parliament. Parliament House November 26, 2018
The 2018 Awareness Programme on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. November 9, 2018
The 20th Fiji Business Excellence Awards 2018. Sheraton Fiji Resort, Suva. November 3, 2018
Farewell Address for their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex and the Unveiling of the Statue of Talaiasi Labalaba. Nadi Airport, Suva. October 25, 2018
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. October 23, 2018
iTatau for the Fijiana 7s Team to the 2018-2019 HSBC World Series. Tanoa Plaza, Suva. October 15, 2018
National Address- Fiji Day 2018 Berkeley Crescent, Suva. October 9, 2018
The 70th Anniversary of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Official Residence of the French Ambassador to Fiji, Suva. October 5, 2018
The 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi. ICT Hall, University of the South Pacific, Suva. October 2, 2018
Address at the I-Tatau for Team Fiji to the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Boron House, Suva. September 26, 2018
iTatau for the Vodafone Fiji U18 and U16 Teams to New Zealand and Australia. Boron House, Suva. September 24, 2018
The 2018 National Day of China and Mid-Autumn Festival. Yat Sen Hall, Flagstaff, Suva. September 23, 2018
Address at the Local Conference of Youth in Fiji. Holiday Inn, Suva. September 15, 2018
Address at the Launch of the Fiji Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2018. Tanoa Plaza, Suva. July 20, 2018
Address at the Vaka Pasifiki Education Conference 2018 University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, Suva. July 5, 2018
iTatau for the Men's and Women's 7's Teams to the Rugby World Cup. Boron House, Suva. June 28, 2018
Farewell Dinner Hosted by the University of the South Pacific Lali Room, Holiday Inn, Suva. June 26, 2018
Address at the Opening of the Inaugural Pacific Research Symposium on Sport and Sustainable Development. University of the South Pacific, Suva. June 20, 2018
iTatau Ceremony for the Fiji Airways Fijiana 15s Rugby Team to Australia. Boron House, Suva June 6, 2018
Opening of the Rosie Holidays New Event Warehouse. Namaka Industrial Complex, Nadi. June 6, 2018
The Opening of the Fiji Institute of Accountants 2018 Congress Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa. May 18, 2018
The Homecoming Dinner for Team Fiji to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. April 20, 2018
Address at the University of the South Pacific 2018 Graduation for the Laucala Campus (Session three of three) FMF Gymnasium, Suva. March 23, 2018
Address at the Special Investiture Ceremony for Mr. Andrew Sutherland Thomson. Boron House, Suva. March 21, 2018
Address at the Official Launch of the 2018 International Day of Forests Boron House, Suva. March 21, 2018
iTatau Ceremony for Team Fiji to the 2018 Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast, Australia. Boron House, Suva. March 20, 2018
Keynote Address at the 2017 Fiji Sports Awards. FMF National Gymnasium, Suva. March 3, 2018
Address at the Launch of the New Logo for Fiji Business Excellence Awards 20th Anniversary Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. February 27, 2018
Afternoon Tea to support Fiji's Bid to Host a World Sevens Series Boron House, Suva. February 26, 2018
State Banquet for Nauru's 50th Anniversary of Independence Centennial Hall, Aiwo District, Nauru January 31, 2018
Christmas Message 2017 Executive Office, Berkeley Crescent, Suva. December 25, 2017
The 2017 Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band Centennial Celebration Souvenir Programme. Suva. December 8, 2017
Opening of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2017. Prince Charles Park,Nadi. December 6, 2017
Official Dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of Vanuatu Golden Port Restaurant, Port Vila, Vanuatu November 30, 2017
iTatau by the Fiji National Schools Swimming Team to the 2017 Pacific School Games in Australia. Boron House, Suva. November 29, 2017
The Ordination To The Priesthood of Deacon Pat Roland Michael Visanti Sacred Heart Cathedral/Saint Joseph Hall, Suva November 24, 2017
Address at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Pat Roland Michael Visanti. Sacred Heart College Saint Joseph Hall, Suva. November 24, 2017
Speaking Notes for the Itatau by Team Fiji to the 2017 Pacific Mini Games Boron House, Suva November 22, 2017
iTatau by Team Fiji to the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. Boron House, Suva. November 22, 2017
iTatau by the Fiji Airways Sevens Men's and the Fijiana Teams to the First Leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series 2017-2018. Boron House, Suva. November 17, 2017
Fiji Live To COP 23: Uniting For Climate Action AUSAID Theatre, USP Laucala Campus November 16, 2017
Opening of the Western Division Agriculture Show. Koroivolu Park, Nadi. November 8, 2017
Opening of the World Diabetes Day 2017. Sukuna Park, Suva. November 8, 2017
The 2017 Fiji Business Excellence Awards Sheraton Fiji Resort, Nadi November 3, 2017
70th Anniversary of the Arrival of the People of Tuvalu In Kioa Island Kioa Island, Fiji October 26, 2017
The University of the South Pacific Graduation Ceremony for the Laucala Campus September 2017. Vodafone Arena, Suva. September 22, 2017
Remarks at the Dinner Following the University of the South Pacific Graduation Ceremony for the Laucala Campus- September 2017. USP Oceania Centre for Arts Culture and Pacific Studies, Suva. September 22, 2017
Welcome Remarks at the 2017 Pacific Early Childhood Development Conference - Day 3 Sofitel Resort and Spa, Nadi September 21, 2017
The Second Annual Constitution Day Celebrations Churchchill Park, Lautoka September 7, 2017
Address at the Second Annual Constitution Day Celebrations. Churchill Park, Lautoka. September 7, 2017
Opening of Parliament 2017-2018 Government Buildings, Suva September 4, 2017
Receiving The Itatau From The Fijian Drua Rugby Union Team Borron House, Suva August 28, 2017
Address Whilst Receiving the iTatau from the Fijian Drua Rugby Union Team to the Australian National Rugby Championships. Boron House, Suva. August 28, 2017
iTatau from the National U20 Rugby Trophy Competition in Uruguay. Boron House, Suva. August 18, 2017
The 2017 Fiji International Golf Tournament Dinner InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Natadola August 15, 2017
iTatau by the Australian Football League (Fiji), Australia. State House, Suva. July 31, 2017
Opening of the 18th Common Wealth Heads of Valuation Agencies (Chova) Conference. Sofitel Fiji Resort, Nadi July 19, 2017
iTatau by Team Fiji to the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, Bahamas. Boron House, Suva. July 13, 2017
Address to Schools in Commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) Executive Office, Office of the President, Suva. June 27, 2017
Speaking Notes fo the Itatau by the U21 Netball Team to the Netball World Youth Cup State House, Suva June 23, 2017
Opening of the 3rd Fiji National Women's Expo. Vodafone Arena, Suva. June 14, 2017
iTatau by the Fiji National 15s Rugby Team to Melbourne, Australia. State House, Suva. June 2, 2017
Re-Opening of the Vunikavikaloa Arya School. Vunikavikaloa Arya School School, Nalawa,Ra. May 31, 2017
Closing of the Primary Health Care Symposium Holiday Inn, Suva May 9, 2017
Opening Address at the Fijian Tourism Expo 2017 Sofitel Fiji Resort, Nadi May 3, 2017
Opening of the Fiji Scouts Annual General Meeting State House, Suva April 29, 2017
Address at the Special Investiture Ceremony for the 2016 Honours Roll. State House, Suva. April 7, 2017
Address at the United Nations World Water Day 2017. Sheik Zayed Media Centre, FAQ,HQ, Rome. March 22, 2017
Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon Red Room, FAQ HQ, Rome. March 21, 2017
i-Sevusevu by the National Men's Football Team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers-OFC Stage 3. State House, Suva. March 17, 2017
Investiture Ceremony for the 2016 Honour Roll Recipients State House, Suva February 24, 2017
Commonwealth Day Message 2017 State House, Suva February 24, 2017
Investiture of the First Lady As Patron Of The Fiji Girl Guides Association State House, Suva February 22, 2017
National Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on the Anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Winston Albert Park, Suva February 20, 2017
Reception for the 29th Ship of the World Youth Leaders Programme MV Nippon Maru, Kings Wharf, Suva February 17, 2017
Launch of the Financial Audit Manual and Opening of the Rollout Workshop Novotel Convention Centre, Lami February 13, 2017
Launch of the Commemoration of the Inaugural International Epilepsy Day CWM Hospital, Suva February 13, 2017
25th APPF Conference - Closing Address Intercontinental Fiji Resort, Natadola January 18, 2017
The Launch of the Girimit Centennial Celebration Albert Park, Suva November 9, 2016
3rd Annual Conference for the Internal Medicine Organization of the Pacific (iMOP) Holiday Inn, Suva August 26, 2016
Welcome Ceremony for the Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Medalists ANZ Stadium, Suva August 22, 2016
Official Opening of the Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology Colloquium Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva August 17, 2016
Opening of the 9th Fiji National Cub Camboree And 100th Anniversary of Cub Scout in the World Drasa Education Institute, Lautoka August 15, 2016
Opening of the Tagimoucia Art Exhibition Tagimoucia Gallery, Korovou August 11, 2016
Meeting with the Staff and Students of the Fiji College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on Non- Communicable Diseases. Fiji School of Nursing Auditorium, Suva. July 28, 2016
Meeting with Middle-Management Officials of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services on Non-Communicable Diseases CWMH Auditorium, Suva July 26, 2016
Opening of the 2016 Digicel Bula Festival Prince Charles Park July 23, 2016
Installation as Chancellor of the Order of Fiji State House, Suva July 22, 2016
Speaking Notes for the Itatau by the Delegation of Team Fiji to the Rio Summer Olympic Games 2016 State House, Suva July 21, 2016
EID MESSAGE 2016 State House, Suva July 8, 2016
100th Year Birthday Celebration of the Samabula Senior Citizens Home Resident, Ms. Benina Ciriavesi Samabula Senior Citizens Home July 7, 2016
The 2016 Diabetes Foot Care Symposium Southern Cross Hotel, Suva June 16, 2016
2018 World Oceans Day Symposium and Launch of the Pacific Ocean Portal Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva June 8, 2016
Opening of the 2016 Sangam Convention Prince Charles Park, Nadi May 27, 2016
Opening of the Oceania Weightlifting Championship 2016 Vodafone Arena, Suva May 24, 2016
Opening of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education`s (INQAAHE) 2016 Biennial Forum Natadola Beach Resort, Sigatoka May 23, 2016
Welcome Ceremony for Fiji Airway's New Airbus A330 Nadi International Airport. December 29, 2015
20th International AIDS Conference Melbourne, Australia July 20, 2014
Opening of the Vodafone Bula Festival 2010 Prince Charles Park, Nadi November 27, 2010
National Address - Fiji Day 2010 Government House, Suva October 10, 2010
Fiji Blind Society Open Day Nanuku St, Vatuwaqa August 7, 2010
Bula Tourism Exchange 2010 Sofitel Resort, Denarau Island, Nadi May 19, 2010
Dudley Women's Fellowship World Day of Prayer Dudley Methodist Church, Suva March 5, 2010
Fiji Sports Award - 2009 National Gymnasium, Suva February 26, 2010
FASANOC 60th Anniversary Workshop Holiday Inn, Suva February 6, 2010
Christmas Message - 2009 Government House, Suva December 25, 2009
50th Anniversary of Rewa Dairy Rewa Dairy, Nabua November 29, 2009
Consultation on the HIV Prevention Treatment Decree in Fiji Novotel Convention Centre, Lami November 17, 2009
Dolavi Na Bose Ni Yasana ko Macuata Naduri, Labasa November 12, 2009