The Medal of honour is for his service in the Maritime Boundary issue between the Republic of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands while serving in the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The Late Fifi’i was posthumously awarded and honoured during the signing of the Maritime Boundary Treaty at Mota Lava Island, Vanuatu on Friday 7th October when the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu signed the historic treaty over their common maritime boundary, ending a 33 year negotiation process.
