Ben M. Jannif

Ben Mohammed Jannif (25 November 1908 – 22 March 1985) was an Indo-Fijian businessman, scout leader, soccer administrator and politician. He was one of the architects of Fiji Indian Football Association and served as a member of the Legislative Council from 1950 to 1953.

Early life Jannif was born in Suva in November 1908, and educated at the Marist Convent School in Levuka. He began working at Caine's Photographic Studio in 1925, becoming a partner in 1935 and sole owner in 1953,

Jannif was also involved in other voluntary organisations; he joined the Fiji Scouts Association at an early age and rose to become Chief Scout Commissioner.

In 1950 he was appointed to the Legislative Council as one of the nominated Indo-Fijian members, serving until 1953. He was awarded an MBE in the 1958 Birthday Honours and an OBE in the 1985 New Year Honours. He died in March 1985.