The Prime Minister and Army Commander and three other military officers were awarded medals for various achievements by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo.

The investiture ceremony held before President Iloilo at Government House today saw Commodore Frank Bainimarama presented with the Companion of the Order Of Fiji for meritorious service in a particular locality or field.

Amongst other recipients were Colonel Mohammed Aziz and Colonel Pita Driti who were both awarded the Officer of the Order of Fiji, for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Fiji or to humanity at large.

The Member of the Order of Fiji went to Warrant Officer Class, Semesa Leweni, for distinguished service of a high degree to Fiji or to humanity at large.