Fiji

Country Fiji
Capital Suva
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Fijian dollar(FJD)
Languages English, Fijian & Fiji Hindi

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Introduction

Fiji became independent in 1970 after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987 caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. A new constitution enacted in 1997 was more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a civilian-led coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military coup led by Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who initially appointed himself acting president but in January 2007 became interim prime minister. Since taking power BAINIMARAMA has neutralized his opponents, crippled Fiji's democratic institutions, and refused to hold elections.

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Former Fiji PM guilty of perverting course of justice - The Times of IndiaFormer Fiji PM guilty of perverting course of justice  The Times of India

Fiji to stick with China police deal after review, home affairs minister says - The GuardianFiji to stick with China police deal after review, home affairs minister says  The Guardian

After 12 months of review, Fiji to stick with China police deal, says home affairs minister - FirstpostAfter 12 months of review, Fiji to stick with China police deal, says home affairs minister  Firstpost

'Visa-on-arrival' Fiji is trying to attract more Indian tourists - The Economic Times'Visa-on-arrival' Fiji is trying to attract more Indian tourists  The Economic Times

Fiji telcos are gearing up for 5G launches later this year - Developing TelecomsFiji telcos are gearing up for 5G launches later this year  Developing Telecoms

IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific - PortNews IAAIMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific  PortNews IAA

Fiji upholds China policing agreement, Guardian Australia reports - ThePrintFiji upholds China policing agreement, Guardian Australia reports  ThePrint

Fiji can double visitor arrivals by 2033: economist | Business News - Marianas Variety News & ViewsFiji can double visitor arrivals by 2033: economist | Business News  Marianas Variety News & Views

China's agricultural expertise fuels prospects for rice self-sufficiency in Fiji - XinhuaChina's agricultural expertise fuels prospects for rice self-sufficiency in Fiji  Xinhua

Policing cooperation agreement between China and Fiji restored - Global TimesPolicing cooperation agreement between China and Fiji restored  Global Times

Sexual harassment of Fiji's women journalists 'concerningly widespread' - research - RNZSexual harassment of Fiji's women journalists 'concerningly widespread' - research  RNZ

Fiji to maintain Police deal with China after 12-month review, confirms home affairs minister - MyIndMakersFiji to maintain Police deal with China after 12-month review, confirms home affairs minister  MyIndMakers

Fiji: Police Cooperation Agreement With China Will Continue - Strategic News GlobalFiji: Police Cooperation Agreement With China Will Continue  Strategic News Global

Fiji Insurance Industry - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2028 - GlobalDataFiji Insurance Industry - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2028  GlobalData

Fiji's Dy PM Prasad on week-long visit to India, includes trip to Ayodhya - Business StandardFiji's Dy PM Prasad on week-long visit to India, includes trip to Ayodhya  Business Standard

Fiji Renews Policing Cooperation with China, Emphasizing Strong Bilateral Demands - Xpert TimesFiji Renews Policing Cooperation with China, Emphasizing Strong Bilateral Demands  Xpert Times

Juices for Gut Health with Fijian Traditional Healing Ingredients - WIPOJuices for Gut Health with Fijian Traditional Healing Ingredients  WIPO

'Expect another rainfall event' - Fiji weather office - RNZ'Expect another rainfall event' - Fiji weather office  RNZ

Fiji facing an exodus of Fijians – and a brain drain again, says Naupoto - Asia Pacific ReportFiji facing an exodus of Fijians – and a brain drain again, says Naupoto  Asia Pacific Report

WTO | 2023 News items - Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest NewsWTO | 2023 News items - Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

Fiji's Deputy PM Arrives In Delhi For Week-Long India Visit - NDTVFiji's Deputy PM Arrives In Delhi For Week-Long India Visit  NDTV

Kula Palm Fiji - Handmade Coconut Soaps and Body Oils - WIPOKula Palm Fiji - Handmade Coconut Soaps and Body Oils  WIPO

Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka refused official travel for women's minister due to 'pending issues' - RNZFiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka refused official travel for women's minister due to 'pending issues'  RNZ

Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama found guilty of interfering in police investigation - ABC NewsFormer Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama found guilty of interfering in police investigation  ABC News

Solomon Islands beat Fiji with late goal - FBC NewsSolomon Islands beat Fiji with late goal  FBC News

PSA: Fiji Airways highlights the Pacific Islands with massive airfare sale - the AU reviewPSA: Fiji Airways highlights the Pacific Islands with massive airfare sale  the AU review

From Sea to Skin in Fiji, a Natural Wonder at the Service of Beauty - WIPOFrom Sea to Skin in Fiji, a Natural Wonder at the Service of Beauty  WIPO

Former Fiji leader Bainimarama guilty of interfering in police investigation - BenarNewsFormer Fiji leader Bainimarama guilty of interfering in police investigation  BenarNews

Mystery in Fiji | Trouble in paradise - India TodayMystery in Fiji | Trouble in paradise  India Today

Sale Sharks sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu to replace Manu Tuilagi - planetrugby.comSale Sharks sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu to replace Manu Tuilagi  planetrugby.com

Indonesia Initiates Cooperation And Capacity Building For Sustainable Bamboo Industry With Fiji | Portal Kementerian ... - Kementerian Luar NegeriIndonesia Initiates Cooperation And Capacity Building For Sustainable Bamboo Industry With Fiji | Portal Kementerian ...  Kementerian Luar Negeri

Fiji Airways announces huge savings on all flights - FBC NewsFiji Airways announces huge savings on all flights  FBC News

Flash Flood Warning for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu while Heavy Rain Warning for whole of Fiji - FijivillageFlash Flood Warning for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu while Heavy Rain Warning for whole of Fiji  Fijivillage

Stress-testing Fijian democracy in 2024 - East Asia ForumStress-testing Fijian democracy in 2024  East Asia Forum

A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago. 100 generations have kept the story alive - Down To Earth MagazineA dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago. 100 generations have kept the story alive  Down To Earth Magazine

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings - Spain, Fiji ... - Welcome to the United NationsTHE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings - Spain, Fiji ...  Welcome to the United Nations

Fiji is digitalizing trade processes, helping firms expand in new markets and hire more workers - World BankFiji is digitalizing trade processes, helping firms expand in new markets and hire more workers  World Bank

ADB, Fiji Sign Grant for Improved Access to Renewable Energy- Generated Electricity - Asian Development BankADB, Fiji Sign Grant for Improved Access to Renewable Energy- Generated Electricity  Asian Development Bank

Former Fiji PM, suspended police commissioner found guilty - Islands BusinessFormer Fiji PM, suspended police commissioner found guilty  Islands Business

Harnessing innovation and community to protect Fiji's coral reefs - Climate ChampionsHarnessing innovation and community to protect Fiji's coral reefs  Climate Champions

Pacific Games 2023: Fiji veteran Roy Krishna still setting the standard at 36 - OlympicsPacific Games 2023: Fiji veteran Roy Krishna still setting the standard at 36  Olympics

Aussies rave about secret beach that ‘feels like Fiji’ - Toowoomba ChronicleAussies rave about secret beach that ‘feels like Fiji’  Toowoomba Chronicle

How Is Fiji Getting One Step Closer to Automated Trade? - World Bank GroupHow Is Fiji Getting One Step Closer to Automated Trade?  World Bank Group

After-school support - The Fiji TimesAfter-school support  The Fiji Times

14 things to do know before going to Fiji - Lonely Planet Travel News14 things to do know before going to Fiji  Lonely Planet Travel News

Flood Warning for major rivers of Western Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Flood Alert for Rewa and Navua River - FijivillageFlood Warning for major rivers of Western Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Flood Alert for Rewa and Navua River  Fijivillage

PM Modi conferred with Fiji's highest honour - The HinduPM Modi conferred with Fiji's highest honour  The Hindu

Toddler Drowns After Falling From Boat While Parents Cooked Dinner In Fiji - NDTVToddler Drowns After Falling From Boat While Parents Cooked Dinner In Fiji  NDTV

Fiji Airways flight leaves Israel with pilgrims, travellers: Fiji minister - ReutersFiji Airways flight leaves Israel with pilgrims, travellers: Fiji minister  Reuters

Heavy Rain Warning in force for whole of Fiji while Flood Warning for flood prone areas of Vanua Levu, and Western ... - FijivillageHeavy Rain Warning in force for whole of Fiji while Flood Warning for flood prone areas of Vanua Levu, and Western ...  Fijivillage

Fiji endorses the Pacific's first Anticipatory Action Framework for Tropical Cyclones - OCHAFiji endorses the Pacific's first Anticipatory Action Framework for Tropical Cyclones  OCHA

Waisea Nayacalevu: Sale Sharks to sign Fiji captain from Toulon for next season - BBCWaisea Nayacalevu: Sale Sharks to sign Fiji captain from Toulon for next season  BBC

Fiji upholds China policing agreement: media report - Yahoo News AustraliaFiji upholds China policing agreement: media report  Yahoo News Australia

Fiji Works with IAEA, IARC and WHO to Develop Road Map for its First Radiotherapy Facility | IAEA - International Atomic Energy AgencyFiji Works with IAEA, IARC and WHO to Develop Road Map for its First Radiotherapy Facility | IAEA  International Atomic Energy Agency

President Xi Jinping Meets with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - MFA ChinaPresident Xi Jinping Meets with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka  MFA China

Fiji joins international community’s fight against tax evasion as the 169th member of the Global Forum - OECDFiji joins international community’s fight against tax evasion as the 169th member of the Global Forum  OECD

Fiji Museum and Grand Pacific Hotel sign MOU in exciting illustration of relationship - FijivillageFiji Museum and Grand Pacific Hotel sign MOU in exciting illustration of relationship  Fijivillage

Heavy rain causes school closures, over 200 in evacuation centres in Fiji - Asia Pacific ReportHeavy rain causes school closures, over 200 in evacuation centres in Fiji  Asia Pacific Report

Fiji National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateFiji National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

High Court finds Fiji's former prime minister guilty of perverting the course of justice - ABC NewsHigh Court finds Fiji's former prime minister guilty of perverting the course of justice  ABC News

Home - Fiji | The Netherlands and Fiji - The Netherlands and YouHome - Fiji | The Netherlands and Fiji  The Netherlands and You

Widespread flooding in Fiji, heavy rain warning issued - RNZWidespread flooding in Fiji, heavy rain warning issued  RNZ

Fiji takes critical step to reform the country's Labour Laws in line with ILO standards - ILOFiji takes critical step to reform the country's Labour Laws in line with ILO standards  ILO

The best things to do with kids in Fiji - Lonely Planet Travel NewsThe best things to do with kids in Fiji  Lonely Planet Travel News

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua result: Chiefs bounce back in high-scoring Super Rugby Pacific affair - New Zealand HeraldChiefs vs Fijian Drua result: Chiefs bounce back in high-scoring Super Rugby Pacific affair  New Zealand Herald

Fiji PM: China likely to collaborate on key port, shipyard project - ReutersFiji PM: China likely to collaborate on key port, shipyard project  Reuters

Fiji | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateFiji | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Fiji squeeze into quarter-final against England despite defeat by Portugal - The GuardianFiji squeeze into quarter-final against England despite defeat by Portugal  The Guardian

Launch of Fiji's first-ever Sovereign Blue Bond - United Nations Development ProgrammeLaunch of Fiji's first-ever Sovereign Blue Bond  United Nations Development Programme

Ireland to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in autumn games - BBCIreland to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in autumn games  BBC

Waqanibaravi joins FNPF Board – FBC News - FBC NewsWaqanibaravi joins FNPF Board – FBC News  FBC News

‘First line of defence’: mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji’s tourism development - The Guardian‘First line of defence’: mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji’s tourism development  The Guardian

PM Modi conferred with the highest honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea - The Indian ExpressPM Modi conferred with the highest honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea  The Indian Express

Undeclared cigarettes and gas seized from fishing vessel - FBC NewsUndeclared cigarettes and gas seized from fishing vessel  FBC News

Fiji’s tenuous grip on political stability - East Asia ForumFiji’s tenuous grip on political stability  East Asia Forum

Administrator Power travels to Papua New Guinea and Fiji | U.S. Agency for International Development - USAIDAdministrator Power travels to Papua New Guinea and Fiji | U.S. Agency for International Development  USAID

Sale Sharks to sign Fiji captain as Manu Tuilagi replacement - The TelegraphSale Sharks to sign Fiji captain as Manu Tuilagi replacement  The Telegraph

Aviation Policy under review – FBC News - FBC NewsAviation Policy under review – FBC News  FBC News

Young voices speak up at National Youth Council of Fiji - UNODCYoung voices speak up at National Youth Council of Fiji  UNODC

China hopes Fiji will continue 'firm' support for Beijing - state media - ReutersChina hopes Fiji will continue 'firm' support for Beijing - state media  Reuters

Why You Should Travel to Fiji in 2024 - AFAR MediaWhy You Should Travel to Fiji in 2024  AFAR Media

Former Fiji PM Frank Banimarama found guilty - ABC NewsFormer Fiji PM Frank Banimarama found guilty  ABC News

Allegations reported by Fiji Sun against me are completely malicious – Prof. Prasad - FijivillageAllegations reported by Fiji Sun against me are completely malicious – Prof. Prasad  Fijivillage

Sacrifice and togetherness fuels Fiji's Rugby World Cup run. It has even enchanted King Charles III - The Associated PressSacrifice and togetherness fuels Fiji's Rugby World Cup run. It has even enchanted King Charles III  The Associated Press

Why this adults-only resort is one of Fiji's true gems - StuffWhy this adults-only resort is one of Fiji's true gems  Stuff

Ireland to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in autumn games - Yahoo News CanadaIreland to host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in autumn games  Yahoo News Canada

Road closures in Western Division due to flooding - FBC NewsRoad closures in Western Division due to flooding  FBC News

Fiji Tropical Cyclones - 2023 Anticipatory Action Framework - Fiji - ReliefWebFiji Tropical Cyclones - 2023 Anticipatory Action Framework - Fiji  ReliefWeb

Fiji: New plan for electronic single window to boost trade - UNCTADFiji: New plan for electronic single window to boost trade  UNCTAD

New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland's November opponents - The Irish TimesNew Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland's November opponents  The Irish Times

Former Fiji PM, police boss guilty of corruption – The National - The NationalFormer Fiji PM, police boss guilty of corruption – The National  The National

Administrator Power travels to Papua New Guinea and Fiji | U.S. Agency for International Development - USAIDAdministrator Power travels to Papua New Guinea and Fiji | U.S. Agency for International Development  USAID

800 centres in Fiji | Early childhood education - The Fiji Times800 centres in Fiji | Early childhood education  The Fiji Times

Sale sign Fiji's Nayacalevu to add to speculation over Tuilagi future - RugbyPassSale sign Fiji's Nayacalevu to add to speculation over Tuilagi future  RugbyPass

Fiji secures AU$10M funding for CWM infrastructure master plan - FijivillageFiji secures AU$10M funding for CWM infrastructure master plan  Fijivillage

Tropical Cyclone Warning Fiji (November 13-15, 2023) - U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu - US Embassy in FijiTropical Cyclone Warning Fiji (November 13-15, 2023) - U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu  US Embassy in Fiji

Fiji women's rights campaigner 'very happy' Sitiveni Rabuka is retaining Lynda Tabuya - RNZFiji women's rights campaigner 'very happy' Sitiveni Rabuka is retaining Lynda Tabuya  RNZ

England hit rock bottom with first-ever defeat by Fiji - ReutersEngland hit rock bottom with first-ever defeat by Fiji  Reuters

Pacific experts gather in Fiji to boost communication capacity during emergencies - World Health Organization (WHO)Pacific experts gather in Fiji to boost communication capacity during emergencies  World Health Organization (WHO)

Japan-Fiji Finance Dialogue (October 26, 2023) : Ministry of Finance - mof.go.jpJapan-Fiji Finance Dialogue (October 26, 2023) : Ministry of Finance  mof.go.jp