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🔱 Fiji Navy 50th Anniversary Medal Ceremony | Historic Investiture at State House 🔱

On Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, history was made at the State House in Suva as the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, officiated the Special Investiture Ceremony commemorating 50 years of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Naval Division. The event celebrated the unwavering service, leadership, and sacrifice of Fiji’s naval personnel—past and present—who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our maritime borders, promoting peace, and securing the nation’s sovereignty across the Pacific. 🎖️ HONOURED RECIPIENTS – 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL ROYAL FIJI MILITARY FORCES = NAVAL DIVISION: ➤ Commander David Andrew Greve Lane • Companion of the Order of Fiji (Military Division) • 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal ➤ Commander (Ret’d) Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau ➤ Commander (Ret’d) Joeli Ratulevu Cawaki ➤ Commander Vosawale ➤ Captain Ratu Lepani Vaniqi ➤ Commodore Humphery Tawake ➤ Brigadier General Sapenafa Motufaga ➤ Captain (Navy) (Ret’d) Timoci Lesikivatukoula Natuva ➤ Warrant Officer Class 1 Isireli Uluinakubou ➤ Warrant Officer Rabuli 🏅 MEDALS ALSO BESTOWED UPON: • His Excellency Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Ratu Epeli Nailatikau – Colonel of the Regiment • Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Apakuki Kurusiga – Honorary Colonel • Honourable Prime Minister Major-General (Ret’d) Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka 🌊 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CEREMONY: ✅ Full Investiture Ceremony held at State House ✅ Presidential Address honouring Fiji Navy’s historic evolution (1975–2025) ✅ Recognition of trailblazing commanders and naval pioneers ✅ Reflections on regional diplomacy, sovereignty, and Fiji’s “Ocean of Peace” doctrine ✅ Tribute to the late founding leaders and all who served with distinction “The Fiji Navy remains a vital guardian of our nation’s sovereignty and a beacon of regional peace and security.” – President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔴, and SHARE 📢 to honour our Fijian heroes! Join us as we pay tribute to the legacy, leadership, and courage of the Republic of Fiji Navy. #FijiNavy50 #InvestitureCeremony #PresidentOfFiji #StateHouseFiji #RFMF #OceanOfPeace #FijiMilitary #FijiNews #FijianHeroes #PacificPride #NationalHonours #SuvaEvents #MilitaryLegacy #FijiDefenceForce #CommemorativeMedal