Semi Koroilavesau | |
|---|---|
 Koroilavesau in 2022 | |
| Minister for Fisheries | |
| In office 21 November 2018 – 24 December 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Kalaveti Ravu |
| Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations | |
| In office 16 October 2015 – 21 November 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Parveen Bala |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Fijian |
| Political party | FijiFirst |
Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau (born 1958)[1] is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji. He served the Minister for Fisheries from 2018 to 2022. He is a member of the FijiFirst party.
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
- 1 2 "SEMI Koroilavesau: Becoming a Director". Fiji Times. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
- 1 2 3 4 "Semi Koroilavesau: the boy who grew up to be a businessman". Fiji Times. 2008-05-25.
- ↑ "2014 Election Results". Fiji Elections Office. Archived from the original on 2014-09-21. Retrieved 2014-09-29.