Vosarogo appointed Acting Prime Minister as PM travels to New Zealand

PM Rabuka travels to New Zealand to undergo a scheduled medical review related to an old injury sustained during his rugby days.

Thursday 15 January 2026 | 19:00

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Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo.

Parliament of Fiji

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has travelled to New Zealand to undergo a scheduled medical review related to an old injury sustained during his rugby days.

He is accompanied by his personal doctor, Dr Om Prasad.

In the Prime Minister’s absence, Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has been appointed Acting Prime Minister.

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