Order of Fiji
The Order of Fiji is the highest honour of the Fijian honours system. Established 1 March 1995, the order is presented for achievement and merit to Fiji and mankind as a whole. The order is divided into a general division and military division, and is presented in three classes, with an associated medal.
The President of Fiji serves as the chancellor of the order and also as the order's Principal Companion. Following their terms of office, former Presidents remain as Companions of the Order of Fiji.
The Order of Fiji has been a Commonwealth honour ever since Fiji returned to its membership of the Commonwealth in October 1997, albeit, as a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations
Grades and divisions
The Order of Fiji is awarded in a military division and a general division. It is awarded in three classes and a medal with the following post-nominal letters:- Companion
- Officer
- Member
- Medal
Notable recipients
- King Tupou VI of Tonga
- Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
- Frank Bainimarama
- Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
- Sir Paul Reeves
- Ben Ryan
- Vijay Singh
- Narendra Modi
- Droupadi Murmu
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Companions
- Daniel Fatiaki
- Ratu Josefa Iloilo
- Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
- Satya Nandan
- Frank Hilton
- Jai Ram Reddy
- Filipe Bole
- Chris Cracknell
- Iliesa Delana
- Petero Mataca
- Peter Thomson
- Murray McCully
- Sir Michael Somare
- Anthony Gates
- James Ah Koy
Officers
- George Konrote
- Manu Korovulavula
- Hari Punja
- Taufa Vakatale
- Brij Lal
- Jeremaia Waqanisau
- John Turtle