Ex-judge tipped for Fiji vice-presidnecy

Fiji's contentious vice-presidency is likely to go to a former High Court judge.

Senior Government officials were quoted as saying the President would nominate Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, a high chief and partner in a law firm.

Ratu Josefa Iloilo is scheduled to submit his nomination to the Great Council of Chiefs when it begins a three-day meeting tomorrow.