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Timoci Bavadra

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Also known as Timoci Uluivuda Bavadra

Fijian politician (1934-1989)

Person · Open Library

Born
1934
Died
1989
Works
1

Top works

  • Bavadra, prime minister, statesman, man of the people

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Quotes

  • "Let me assure you all that Government is fully, committed to ensuring your peace and security. We are firmly committed to ensuring the rule of law prevails in our beloved country. As I have said before our Constitution provides for freedom of expression and assembly but these freedoms must be exercised within the law and with due regard for the rights and freedom of others."
  • "Like you, our love of the land is deep. Like you, our pride in the sacred traditions of our culture is immense. Like you, our desire for the economic advancement of our people is solid and enduring. And like you, we are committed to a better future for our children."
  • "We are united in our commitment to strive for the advancement of our people - especially the women, the poor, the weak, the powerless, the youth, and the unemployed."
  • "As leader of our nation, it is my sacred responsibility to defend democracy and the nation's interests. Let me assure you all that in my responsibility, I will not fail. My commitment, and that of my government, to the welfare, safety and security of the people is unshakable. Our nation has great potential, and already we have begun to realize our dream of a better and fairer Fiji. Let us not deny ourselves this golden opportunity of moving towards a better and brighter tomorrow."

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Fiji
Place of birth
Lautoka
Place of death
Lautoka
Occupation
physician
Political party
Fiji Labour Party
Image
Bavadra in Sydney, April 1988 (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1934-09-22
date of death
1989-11-03
Commons category
Timoci Bavadra
cause of death
cancer
manner of death
natural causes
name in native language
Timoci Bavadra
Sources (2)

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