Semi Koroilavesau
Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau (born 1958)[1] is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji. He is currently the Minister for Fisheries. He is a member of the FijiFirst party.
Semi Koroilavesau | |
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 Koroilavesau in 2019 | |
| Minister for Fisheries | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2018 | |
| Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations | |
| In office 16 October 2015 – 21 November 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Fijian |
| Political party | FijiFirst |
Koroilavesau grew up in Nalotu in Kadavu Province.[2] He was educated at Yawe District primary school, Richmond High School, and Lelean Memorial School.[2] After sixth form, he joined the Fijian Navy as an officer cadet.[2] In his military career he reached the rank of Commander. In 1988 he started a tourism company, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Islands with 3 partners. In 1996, the business was sold to Captain Cook Cruises,[1].Semi remained a partner in the Fijian business and in 2003 retired from the Navy to manage it.[2]
Koroilavesau was elected in the 2014 election, in which he won 1,611 votes.[3]
References
- "SEMI Koroilavesau: Becoming a Director". Fiji Times. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
- "Semi Koroilavesau: the boy who grew up to be a businessman". Fiji Times. 2008-05-25. Missing or empty
|url=(help) - "2014 Election Results". Fiji Elections Office. Archived from the original on 2014-09-21. Retrieved 2014-09-29.