Fiji’s President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has presented the 50th Anniversary medal to both Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Filipo Tarakinikini, and Fiji’s Military and Police Advisor to PRUN Colonel Siliva Raradoka Vananalagi.
This medal is designed to honor individuals for their contributions to Fiji’s development and humanity over the past 50 years. It reflects the President’s commitment to promoting a ‘culture of appreciation and inclusivity.’
Ambassador Tarakinikini has had a distinguished career, including serving as the chief of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) section at the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) at the UN headquarters in New York.
Colonel Vananalagi brings 35 years of experience across a range of roles, including administrator, trainer, planner, financial controller, and logistician, contributing significantly at various command levels both locally and internationally.