Filimone Jitoko

The Honourable Filimone Jitoko
4th Speaker of the Parliament
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 November 2024
Prime Minister	Sitiveni Rabuka
Preceded by	Naiqama Lalabalavu
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nauru
In office 2017–2021
Preceded by	Joni Madraiwiwi
Succeeded by	Daniel Fatiaki
Personal details
Born	(1949-10-03) 3 October 1949 Kabara, Fiji
Spouse	Elina Senirewa Jitoko
Children	4
Education	Victoria University of Wellington

Filimone Jitoko (born 3 October 1949) is a Fijian diplomat, jurist, and politician who has served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji since 2024. Prior to his tenure as speaker he was the Solicitor-General of Fiji from 1993 to 1996, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nauru from 2017 to 2021.

Early life and education

Filimone Jitoko was born in Kabara, Fiji, on 3 October 1949, to Isireli Rarawa and Leba Wainise. He attended District School Kabara, Ratu Kadavulevu School, and Queen Victoria School. In 1969, he was a member of a school rubgy team. At the Victoria University of Wellington Jitoko graduated with a Bachelor of Laws after attending 1972 to 1976.

Career

Jitoko was admitted to the bar of Fiji and New Zealand in 1978. He lectured at the University of the South Pacific. He was governor of Adi Cakobau School and president of the Fiji Cricket Association.

Jitoko worked as a State Law Office before serving as Solicitor-General of Fiji from 1993 to 1996. He was a resident magistrate and puisne judge in the High Court of Fiji. From 1985 to 1987, he was the chief registrar of the Supreme Court of Fiji. From 1988 to 1994, he was a legal advisor to the Great Council of Chiefs. From 2017 to 2021, he served as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nauru.

Jitoko was Fiji's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Denmark, Israel, and the Holy See. He was the counselor for Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations and its embassy in the United States.

Naiqama Lalabalavu, the speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, was appointed as President of Fiji. On 12 November 2024, the parliament selected Jitoko to replace Lalabalavu.

Personal life

Jitoko married Elina Senirewa Jitoko, with whom he had four children.

Works cited

News

• Cava, Litia (2 November 2023). "Jitoko takes helm as President of Court of Appeal". Fijian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025.}
• Chaudhary, Felix (12 November 2024). "'Eminent, illustrious and well-respected', PM lauds new Speaker". Fijian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025.}

Web

• "Experienced Legal Mind Appointed to Nauru Supreme Court". Nauru. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025.
• "Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji". Parliament of Fiji. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.