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PM officiates at the promotion ceremony of the new Army Commander

PM officiates at the promotion ceremony of the new Army Commander

By Vijay Narayan
04/10/2021
Former Army Commander Retired Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto, Major General Jone Kalouniwai and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Photo: Fijian Government

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the promotion ceremony for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Brigadier General Jone Kalouniwai to the rank of Major General at the Officers Mess in Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua today.

Bainimarama acknowledged Major General Kalouniwai's commitment to serve our country and to protect every Fijian.

Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu, Police Commissioner Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho, former Army Commander Retired Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto, Deputy Commander Commodore Humphery Tawake, Commander Land Force Colonel Onisivoro Covunisaqa and members of the Officers Corp were also present at the promotion ceremony at the RFMF Headquarters today.

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