Fiji

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

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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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Tourism Fiji Board Appoints Dr. Paresh Pant as the New CEO - Voyager's WorldTourism Fiji Board Appoints Dr. Paresh Pant as the New CEO  Voyager's World

INDIAN NAVAL SHIP KADMATT ARRIVES IN SUVA, FIJI - PIBINDIAN NAVAL SHIP KADMATT ARRIVES IN SUVA, FIJI  PIB

Tourism Fiji Board names Dr. Paresh Pant as CEO - Travel Trends TodayTourism Fiji Board names Dr. Paresh Pant as CEO  Travel Trends Today

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem, becomes seventh country to have diplomatic headquarters in Israeli capital - The Indian ExpressFiji opens embassy in Jerusalem, becomes seventh country to have diplomatic headquarters in Israeli capital  The Indian Express

India and Fiji discuss maritime security collaboration as INS Kadmatt makes port call at Suva - ET InfraIndia and Fiji discuss maritime security collaboration as INS Kadmatt makes port call at Suva  ET Infra

INS Kadmatt reaches Fiji on goodwill tour - Awaz The VoiceINS Kadmatt reaches Fiji on goodwill tour  Awaz The Voice

Union Minister JP Nadda meets Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi - NewsonairUnion Minister JP Nadda meets Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi  Newsonair

IRL World Series 2025: Fiji Bulikula name extended squad - International Rugby LeagueIRL World Series 2025: Fiji Bulikula name extended squad  International Rugby League

Insect apocalypse underway: First signs found in ants of Fiji - India TodayInsect apocalypse underway: First signs found in ants of Fiji  India Today

Fiji: Fire breaks out at Rarawai sugar mill in Ba - ChiniMandiFiji: Fire breaks out at Rarawai sugar mill in Ba  ChiniMandi

INS Kadmatt makes port call in Fiji - newsarenaindia.comINS Kadmatt makes port call in Fiji  newsarenaindia.com

Dr. Paresh Pant Gets Appointed as the New CEO of Tourism Fiji - Travel And Tour WorldDr. Paresh Pant Gets Appointed as the New CEO of Tourism Fiji  Travel And Tour World

Samoa v Fiji | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - ICCSamoa v Fiji | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier  ICC

Tourism Fiji Appoints Dr Paresh Pant as CEO - TravelBiz MonitorTourism Fiji Appoints Dr Paresh Pant as CEO  TravelBiz Monitor

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Docks in Fiji for Goodwill Visit - Construction WorldIndian Naval Ship Kadmatt Docks in Fiji for Goodwill Visit  Construction World

Flower-bedecked Netanyahu and counterpart from Fiji open new embassy in Jerusalem - The Times of IsraelFlower-bedecked Netanyahu and counterpart from Fiji open new embassy in Jerusalem  The Times of Israel

Fiji: Rarawai sugar mill fire to hit economy, says Mahendra Chaudhry - ChiniMandiFiji: Rarawai sugar mill fire to hit economy, says Mahendra Chaudhry  ChiniMandi

Dr. Paresh Pant Appointed CEO of Tourism Fiji, A New Era for Fiji’s Tourism Industry, Here’s The New Update - Travel And Tour WorldDr. Paresh Pant Appointed CEO of Tourism Fiji, A New Era for Fiji’s Tourism Industry, Here’s The New Update  Travel And Tour World

India and Fiji Reaffirm Zero Tolerance on Terrorism, Strengthen Defence and Indo-Pacific Ties - NewsonairIndia and Fiji Reaffirm Zero Tolerance on Terrorism, Strengthen Defence and Indo-Pacific Ties  Newsonair

India, Fiji call for ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific region, to deepen defence ties - The HinduIndia, Fiji call for ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific region, to deepen defence ties  The Hindu

Netanyahu meets Fiji PM ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening - The Times of IsraelNetanyahu meets Fiji PM ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening  The Times of Israel

Fiji PM Rabuka Meets President Murmu; India Reaffirms Commitment to Pacific Island Ties - NewsonairFiji PM Rabuka Meets President Murmu; India Reaffirms Commitment to Pacific Island Ties  Newsonair

Fiji PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow - NewsonairFiji PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow  Newsonair

Veilomani Dosti: India, Fiji pledge deeper cooperation across defence, trade, health and climate action - DD NewsVeilomani Dosti: India, Fiji pledge deeper cooperation across defence, trade, health and climate action  DD News

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem, 7th country to do so - YnetnewsFiji opens embassy in Jerusalem, 7th country to do so  Ynetnews

Flower-bedecked Netanyahu and Fijian counterpart open new embassy in Jerusalem - The Times of IsraelFlower-bedecked Netanyahu and Fijian counterpart open new embassy in Jerusalem  The Times of Israel

Fiji ant study provides new evidence of insects’ decline on remote islands - The GuardianFiji ant study provides new evidence of insects’ decline on remote islands  The Guardian

Fiji PM Rabuka begins 3-day visit to India - The HinduFiji PM Rabuka begins 3-day visit to India  The Hindu

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem amid Western push to recognize Palestinian state - Anadolu AjansiFiji opens embassy in Jerusalem amid Western push to recognize Palestinian state  Anadolu Ajansi

'Somebody is not very happy with you': Fiji PM Rabuka to Modi on U.S. tariff row - The Hindu'Somebody is not very happy with you': Fiji PM Rabuka to Modi on U.S. tariff row  The Hindu

Fiji Airways: Top 10 Airlines in the World – APEX WORLD CLASS 2026 - Biz TodayFiji Airways: Top 10 Airlines in the World – APEX WORLD CLASS 2026  Biz Today

The Insect Apocalypse Hits Fiji: 79% of Native Ants Are Vanishing - SciTechDailyThe Insect Apocalypse Hits Fiji: 79% of Native Ants Are Vanishing  SciTechDaily

India-Fiji Relations: A tapestry of history, culture, and cooperation - DD NewsIndia-Fiji Relations: A tapestry of history, culture, and cooperation  DD News

Fiji Partners with St Kilda AFL to Promote Tourism and Grassroots Sports Development Across the Pacific - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Partners with St Kilda AFL to Promote Tourism and Grassroots Sports Development Across the Pacific  Travel And Tour World

Tourism Fiji Welcomes Dr. Paresh Pant as New CEO - Travel Market ReportTourism Fiji Welcomes Dr. Paresh Pant as New CEO  Travel Market Report

Vodafone and Digicel launch 5G services in Fiji - Data Center DynamicsVodafone and Digicel launch 5G services in Fiji  Data Center Dynamics

Fiji Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Digicel, and Telecom Fiji - Telecom Review AsiaFiji Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Digicel, and Telecom Fiji  Telecom Review Asia

Palestine denounces Fiji for opening embassy in Jerusalem as violation of international law - Anadolu AjansiPalestine denounces Fiji for opening embassy in Jerusalem as violation of international law  Anadolu Ajansi

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrives in Fiji for goodwill visit - IndiabloomsIndian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrives in Fiji for goodwill visit  Indiablooms

Telecom news: Starlink, Vodafone, Digicel, Telecom Fiji, Ericsson, Zain - TelecomLeadTelecom news: Starlink, Vodafone, Digicel, Telecom Fiji, Ericsson, Zain  TelecomLead

Fiji PM inaugurates Israel embassy in Jerusalem - Arab NewsFiji PM inaugurates Israel embassy in Jerusalem  Arab News

President Herzog meets with Prime Minister Rabuka of Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.gov.ilPresident Herzog meets with Prime Minister Rabuka of Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs  www.gov.il

KOICA-funded upgrades strengthen health facility in Verata, Fiji - World Health Organization (WHO)KOICA-funded upgrades strengthen health facility in Verata, Fiji  World Health Organization (WHO)

Key appointments: Pier One Sydney Harbour, Crowne Plaza Fiji, Tourism Fiji - hotelmanagement.com.auKey appointments: Pier One Sydney Harbour, Crowne Plaza Fiji, Tourism Fiji  hotelmanagement.com.au

Fiji’s ants reveal new clues about global insect collapse - Earth.comFiji’s ants reveal new clues about global insect collapse  Earth.com

Ravai’s Rise in 3x3 Basketball Reflects Fiji’s Growing Momentum - FIBARavai’s Rise in 3x3 Basketball Reflects Fiji’s Growing Momentum  FIBA

Fiji, Location, Capital, Currency, Language, Latest News - Vajiram & RaviFiji, Location, Capital, Currency, Language, Latest News  Vajiram & Ravi

Fiji’s Ants Are Struggling. Scientists Say They’re Part of the Broader ‘Insect Apocalypse’ - Smithsonian MagazineFiji’s Ants Are Struggling. Scientists Say They’re Part of the Broader ‘Insect Apocalypse’  Smithsonian Magazine

Fiji Sets Record for Tourist Arrivals in 2025: Key Initiatives like Loloma Hour and Coral Gene Bank Boost Sustainable Growth - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Sets Record for Tourist Arrivals in 2025: Key Initiatives like Loloma Hour and Coral Gene Bank Boost Sustainable Growth  Travel And Tour World

Paresh Pant appointed CEO of Tourism Fiji - Travel Daily MediaParesh Pant appointed CEO of Tourism Fiji  Travel Daily Media

Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates new Fijian Jerusalem embassy - The Jerusalem PostBenjamin Netanyahu inaugurates new Fijian Jerusalem embassy  The Jerusalem Post

Fiji Tourism Board Appoints Dr. Paresh Pant as New CEO to Lead Growth and Recovery in Fiji’s Tourism Industry - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Tourism Board Appoints Dr. Paresh Pant as New CEO to Lead Growth and Recovery in Fiji’s Tourism Industry  Travel And Tour World

Tourism Fiji Names Dr Paresh Pant New CEO - TravelPulseTourism Fiji Names Dr Paresh Pant New CEO  TravelPulse

2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji - thecommonwealth.org2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji  thecommonwealth.org

Editorial: Taking On Board Advice By MOG Report - Fiji SunEditorial: Taking On Board Advice By MOG Report  Fiji Sun

Fiji Government Unveils Multi Million Investment Aiming For Food Security And Sustainable Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Government Unveils Multi Million Investment Aiming For Food Security And Sustainable Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Fiji: Why a tropical paradise has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic - European AIDS Treatment GroupFiji: Why a tropical paradise has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic  European AIDS Treatment Group

One&Only resort to open in Fiji - THP NewsOne&Only resort to open in Fiji  THP News

Qatar gear up for Latvia and Fiji at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup - Qatar TribuneQatar gear up for Latvia and Fiji at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup  Qatar Tribune

Fiji inaugurates embassy in Israel’s capital of Jerusalem - JNS.orgFiji inaugurates embassy in Israel’s capital of Jerusalem  JNS.org

Pant returns to Tourism Fiji, this time as CEO - LATTE Luxury NewsPant returns to Tourism Fiji, this time as CEO  LATTE Luxury News

Love, Loss, and Loyalty: How Season 7 Played Out in Fiji - csusmchronicle.comLove, Loss, and Loyalty: How Season 7 Played Out in Fiji  csusmchronicle.com

Fiji officials see red after ill-disciplined performance at Thailand tournament - Friends of FootballFiji officials see red after ill-disciplined performance at Thailand tournament  Friends of Football

Thunderstruck Resources Announces Private Placement to Boost Fiji Exploration - TipRanksThunderstruck Resources Announces Private Placement to Boost Fiji Exploration  TipRanks

Fiji defies international pressure with Jerusalem embassy opening - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFiji defies international pressure with Jerusalem embassy opening - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Iguanas rafted more than 8,000 km from North America to Fiji - PNASIguanas rafted more than 8,000 km from North America to Fiji  PNAS

Sugar Ministry provides update on Rarawai mill fire incident - The Fiji TimesSugar Ministry provides update on Rarawai mill fire incident  The Fiji Times

Fiji’s drug crisis, claims ‘previous government knew it’ – says DPM Prasad - The Fiji TimesFiji’s drug crisis, claims ‘previous government knew it’ – says DPM Prasad  The Fiji Times

Forget Fiji’s main island – this hidden paradise has 70% fewer crowds + better diving - Journée MondialeForget Fiji’s main island – this hidden paradise has 70% fewer crowds + better diving  Journée Mondiale

India, Fiji may be oceans apart but their aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi - The StatesmanIndia, Fiji may be oceans apart but their aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi  The Statesman

FHTA welcomes new CEO of Tourism Fiji - FBC NewsFHTA welcomes new CEO of Tourism Fiji  FBC News

Climate-related partial relocation in Fiji impacts the wellbeing of those who relocated and those who stayed differently - NatureClimate-related partial relocation in Fiji impacts the wellbeing of those who relocated and those who stayed differently  Nature

Upsets In Futsal League Opener - Fiji SunUpsets In Futsal League Opener  Fiji Sun

Fiji’s social media crackdown could threaten freedom of expression, critics warn - Pacific Media NetworkFiji’s social media crackdown could threaten freedom of expression, critics warn  Pacific Media Network

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Fiji - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Fiji  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Mission possible: From raw data to real-time decisions in Fiji’s HIV response - World Health Organization (WHO)Mission possible: From raw data to real-time decisions in Fiji’s HIV response  World Health Organization (WHO)

Netanyahu receives Fiji PM after embassy inaugurated in Jerusalem, Israel - Myanmar International TVNetanyahu receives Fiji PM after embassy inaugurated in Jerusalem, Israel  Myanmar International TV

Operations suspended at Rarawai mill following fire incident - The Fiji TimesOperations suspended at Rarawai mill following fire incident  The Fiji Times

Flying Fijians name lineup for PNC final - FBC NewsFlying Fijians name lineup for PNC final  FBC News

Fiji generates nearly 200,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, says FBoS report - The Fiji TimesFiji generates nearly 200,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, says FBoS report  The Fiji Times

'No arrests' in Fiji Tribute concert, HPD says - Aloha State Daily'No arrests' in Fiji Tribute concert, HPD says  Aloha State Daily

Is the Pacific Nations Cup still worth it for Fiji and Japan? - RNZIs the Pacific Nations Cup still worth it for Fiji and Japan?  RNZ

Japan and Fiji cruise into Pacific Nations Cup rugby final rematch - The Japan TimesJapan and Fiji cruise into Pacific Nations Cup rugby final rematch  The Japan Times

Bamboo could transform housing and livelihoods in Fiji - Bainivalu - FijivillageBamboo could transform housing and livelihoods in Fiji - Bainivalu  Fijivillage

Tourism Fiji Board appoints Dr Paresh Pant as new CEO - travelweekly.com.auTourism Fiji Board appoints Dr Paresh Pant as new CEO  travelweekly.com.au

LAGI 2025 Fiji Highlights Participatory Design in Renewable Infrastructure - ArchDailyLAGI 2025 Fiji Highlights Participatory Design in Renewable Infrastructure  ArchDaily

Organizers finalize preparations for Fiji Tribute Concert working with City - City and County of Honolulu (.gov)Organizers finalize preparations for Fiji Tribute Concert working with City  City and County of Honolulu (.gov)

India-Fiji ties have come full circle. Envoy was expelled after Rabuka-led coup nearly 40 yrs ago - ThePrintIndia-Fiji ties have come full circle. Envoy was expelled after Rabuka-led coup nearly 40 yrs ago  ThePrint

Fire breaks out at Rarawai sugar mill - The Fiji TimesFire breaks out at Rarawai sugar mill  The Fiji Times

Sugar Minister assures farmers - The Fiji TimesSugar Minister assures farmers  The Fiji Times

Palestine condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem - The Fiji TimesPalestine condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem  The Fiji Times

Fiji name strong squad for Australia and Scotland tests - ReutersFiji name strong squad for Australia and Scotland tests  Reuters

80 percent of Fijian children under 2 years old suffer from malnutrition - Kiran - Fijivillage80 percent of Fijian children under 2 years old suffer from malnutrition - Kiran  Fijivillage

All Eyes on Fiji and Rotuma’s Ocean as Scientists Launch New Marine Expedition - National Geographic Society NewsroomAll Eyes on Fiji and Rotuma’s Ocean as Scientists Launch New Marine Expedition  National Geographic Society Newsroom

THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH? - BBCTHE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH?  BBC

Climate Risk Profile: Fiji - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentClimate Risk Profile: Fiji  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Embassy of Fiji opened in Jerusalem Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.gov.ilEmbassy of Fiji opened in Jerusalem Ministry of Foreign Affairs  www.gov.il

Scotland vs Fiji LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, lineups, TV & updates - BBCScotland vs Fiji LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, lineups, TV & updates  BBC

Investment case for tobacco control in Fiji - World Health Organization (WHO)Investment case for tobacco control in Fiji  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kadavu proves strong in round two - The Fiji TimesKadavu proves strong in round two  The Fiji Times