Lenora Qereqeretabua

Lenora Salusalu Qereqeretabua (born March 1968) is a broadcaster and member of the Parliament of Fiji. She is a member of the National Federation Party (NFP).

Lenora Qereqeretabua in 2020

Qereqeretabua was born in Dravuni, Kadavu Province,[1] and is the daughter of former Miss Fiji Eta Uluvula Qereqeretabua.[2] In 1988, following in the footsteps of her mum, Lenora was crowned Miss Fiji. Since 1995 she has anchored the Pacific Community's Pacific-wide news show, The Pacific Way.[3] She also works as a public relations consultant and serves on the board of Save the Children Fiji.[4] In 2015 was appointed to the National Flag Committee.[5]

In February 2018 she was announced as a candidate for the National Federation Party in the 2018 elections.[6] During the election campaign she advocated for women's rights and more women in parliament.[7] She won 1811 votes, winning the NFP's third seat in parliament.[8] In total, NFP had 51 provisional candidates.[9]

References
  1. Rosi Doviverata (28 March 2018). "#Vote2018 – Analysis: Qereqeretabua Seeks Traditional Blessings". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  2. Filipe Naigulevu (13 June 2016). "1962 Queen Shares Experience". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  3. "The Pacific Way". Pacific Community. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  4. "Lenora Qereqeretabua". Save the Children Fiji. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  5. "FIJIAN PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES REMAINING MEMBERS OF NATIONAL FLAG COMMITTEE". Fiji Ministry of Communications. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  6. Arvind Kumar (8 February 2018). "Touch of star power as NFP names line-up for polls". Stuff. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  7. Losirene Lacanivalu (17 February 2018). "What's Driving Lenora to Parliament?". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  8. Talebula Kate (18 November 2018). "2018 General Election: NFP trio to join Opposition". Fiji Times. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  9. "NFP Announce 51 Provisional Candidates, Two From Labour Camp". Retrieved 2019-03-11.


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