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