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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Streamlining airport passenger processing in Fiji and Sri Lanka - Biometric UpdateStreamlining airport passenger processing in Fiji and Sri Lanka  Biometric Update

Fiji Sugar Corporation invests more than $18 million in machinery in past two years - ChiniMandiFiji Sugar Corporation invests more than $18 million in machinery in past two years  ChiniMandi

I should be in Fiji this week, but I’m too afraid to go - The Sydney Morning HeraldI should be in Fiji this week, but I’m too afraid to go  The Sydney Morning Herald

Fiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News - Your Scrumhalf ConnectionFiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News  Your Scrumhalf Connection

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

Northeastern grad and Peace Corps worker helps empower women in Fiji to develop a village restaurant and store - Northeastern Global NewsNortheastern grad and Peace Corps worker helps empower women in Fiji to develop a village restaurant and store  Northeastern Global News

Two Travel Alerts Target Fiji - Vax-Before-TravelTwo Travel Alerts Target Fiji  Vax-Before-Travel

Laxman, K.C. Venugopal for Fiji Islands - The HinduLaxman, K.C. Venugopal for Fiji Islands  The Hindu

FIJI Water Flying Fijians: 32-Member Squad for Wallabies and Scotland Test Matches - fijirugby.comFIJI Water Flying Fijians: 32-Member Squad for Wallabies and Scotland Test Matches  fijirugby.com

Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji - - NEWS ON AIREarthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji -  NEWS ON AIR

Fiji sets sights on double-digit growth from India - Travel Trade JournalFiji sets sights on double-digit growth from India  Travel Trade Journal

Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji - navy.milPacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji  navy.mil

Food Processors Fiji opens $635K facility in Vanua Levu - FreshPlazaFood Processors Fiji opens $635K facility in Vanua Levu  FreshPlaza

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

From Strategy to Action: Fiji Advances Inclusive Digital Transformation with UNESCO Support - UNESCOFrom Strategy to Action: Fiji Advances Inclusive Digital Transformation with UNESCO Support  UNESCO

Sip Back and Enjoy: Coca-Cola launches RUM Co. of Fiji® FIJI DRY™ in New Zealand - Coca-Cola.comSip Back and Enjoy: Coca-Cola launches RUM Co. of Fiji® FIJI DRY™ in New Zealand  Coca-Cola.com

India among top 10 markets as Fiji records best-ever tourism year - ET TravelWorldIndia among top 10 markets as Fiji records best-ever tourism year  ET TravelWorld

Fiji travel - Lonely PlanetFiji travel  Lonely Planet

Fiji’s Indian diaspora gathers to mourn victims of Ahmedabad plane crash - The Australia TodayFiji’s Indian diaspora gathers to mourn victims of Ahmedabad plane crash  The Australia Today

Fiji Outrigger hopeful of podium finish at Mini Games - FBC NewsFiji Outrigger hopeful of podium finish at Mini Games  FBC News

Women dominate newsrooms - Fiji SunWomen dominate newsrooms  Fiji Sun

Empowering Women in Fiji’s Tourism Industry: Soniya’s Story - World BankEmpowering Women in Fiji’s Tourism Industry: Soniya’s Story  World Bank

Fiji has the potential to make a digital transformation to meet its citizens’ demands for better services - World Bank BlogsFiji has the potential to make a digital transformation to meet its citizens’ demands for better services  World Bank Blogs

Mr. Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy PM of Fiji, Pays A Courtesy Visit to CM Shri Bhupendra Patel - cmogujarat.gov.inMr. Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy PM of Fiji, Pays A Courtesy Visit to CM Shri Bhupendra Patel  cmogujarat.gov.in

The FICAC Commission of Inquiry fiasco in Fiji - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreThe FICAC Commission of Inquiry fiasco in Fiji  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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

Fiji launches largest-ever drugs trial as the country tackles growing meth scourge - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFiji launches largest-ever drugs trial as the country tackles growing meth scourge  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say - The GuardianIguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say  The Guardian

Handover Ceremony of OSA (Official Security Assistance) FY2023 Project for the Republic of Fiji - mofa.go.jpHandover Ceremony of OSA (Official Security Assistance) FY2023 Project for the Republic of Fiji  mofa.go.jp

The big blue: Finding happiness deep in the Pacific - BBCThe big blue: Finding happiness deep in the Pacific  BBC

I Flew on Fiji Airways’ New Nonstop Route from Dallas to Nadi: Here’s What It Was Like - Condé Nast TravelerI Flew on Fiji Airways’ New Nonstop Route from Dallas to Nadi: Here’s What It Was Like  Condé Nast Traveler

CCNASWP17 / Meeting opens in Fiji to discuss food safety and standards for the region | CODEXALIMENTARIUS - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCCNASWP17 / Meeting opens in Fiji to discuss food safety and standards for the region | CODEXALIMENTARIUS  Food and Agriculture Organization

Panama Joins Romania, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Qatar, Argentina, Australia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Alert - Travel And Tour WorldPanama Joins Romania, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Qatar, Argentina, Australia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Alert  Travel And Tour World

ADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management - Asian Development BankADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management  Asian Development Bank

UNCTAD-UNDP Fiji National Symposium on plastic pollution prevention - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)UNCTAD-UNDP Fiji National Symposium on plastic pollution prevention  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

ADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth - Asian Development BankADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth  Asian Development Bank

Inaugural Women In Media Fiji Conference Brings Pacific Journalists Together - Fiji SunInaugural Women In Media Fiji Conference Brings Pacific Journalists Together  Fiji Sun

Funerary practices in Fiji protect marine areas while honoring the deceased - MongabayFunerary practices in Fiji protect marine areas while honoring the deceased  Mongabay

Brent Hill to Step Down as Tourism Fiji CEO in August 2025 After Leading Post-Pandemic Revival - Travel And Tour WorldBrent Hill to Step Down as Tourism Fiji CEO in August 2025 After Leading Post-Pandemic Revival  Travel And Tour World

Fiji Drua coach to lead Tauranga rugby team - SunLiveFiji Drua coach to lead Tauranga rugby team  SunLive

Vanuatu Media Women Inspired By Fiji - Fiji SunVanuatu Media Women Inspired By Fiji  Fiji Sun

Press conference Suva, Fiji - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsPress conference Suva, Fiji  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Fiji's FEMAT reclassified: maintaining global standards as an emergency medical team - World Health Organization (WHO)Fiji's FEMAT reclassified: maintaining global standards as an emergency medical team  World Health Organization (WHO)

Rugby-Fiji name strong squad for Australia and Scotland tests - MSNRugby-Fiji name strong squad for Australia and Scotland tests  MSN

President Droupadi Murmu conferred highest honour – Companion of the Order of Fiji in capital Suva - NEWS ON AIRPresident Droupadi Murmu conferred highest honour – Companion of the Order of Fiji in capital Suva  NEWS ON AIR

Whose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads - ConstitutionNetWhose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads  ConstitutionNet

Fijian politician Lynda Tabuya's private video and public dismissal - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFijian politician Lynda Tabuya's private video and public dismissal  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Fiji leads the way for albinism awareness - The Fiji TimesFiji leads the way for albinism awareness  The Fiji Times

Ex Hurricanes, All Blacks Sevens star Salesi Rayasi in Fiji test squad - RNZEx Hurricanes, All Blacks Sevens star Salesi Rayasi in Fiji test squad  RNZ

Fiji - General DebateFiji  General Debate

Iguanas reached Fiji by floating 8,000 kilometres across the sea - NatureIguanas reached Fiji by floating 8,000 kilometres across the sea  Nature

Cabinet minister passes away - The Fiji TimesCabinet minister passes away  The Fiji Times

Uni to offer ‘vanua’ study - The Fiji TimesUni to offer ‘vanua’ study  The Fiji Times

Fiji Port prepares for trade surge - FBC NewsFiji Port prepares for trade surge  FBC News

[Award Alert] U.S. to Fiji in Business Class From 75,000 Miles Each Way - Upgraded Points[Award Alert] U.S. to Fiji in Business Class From 75,000 Miles Each Way  Upgraded Points

Fiji launches Paperless Labour Inspection System to strengthen workplace compliance - International Labour OrganizationFiji launches Paperless Labour Inspection System to strengthen workplace compliance  International Labour Organization

24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for college students held in Fiji - Xinhua24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for college students held in Fiji  Xinhua

Iguanas floated one-fifth of the way around the world to colonize Fiji - Berkeley NewsIguanas floated one-fifth of the way around the world to colonize Fiji  Berkeley News

‘It’s all about Fiji’: Coach Mick Byrne sets the tone ahead of July Tests - Rugbypass.com‘It’s all about Fiji’: Coach Mick Byrne sets the tone ahead of July Tests  Rugbypass.com

MoS Pabitra Margherita calls on President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu - Tribune IndiaMoS Pabitra Margherita calls on President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu  Tribune India

Integrating risk into national development: Fiji’s approach to a risk-informed disaster risk reduction strategy - UNDRRIntegrating risk into national development: Fiji’s approach to a risk-informed disaster risk reduction strategy  UNDRR

How Did the Iguanas Cross the Ocean? Now We May Know - Scientific AmericanHow Did the Iguanas Cross the Ocean? Now We May Know  Scientific American

Program: More heads tipped to roll as police investigate Fiji inquiry report - Australian Broadcasting CorporationProgram: More heads tipped to roll as police investigate Fiji inquiry report  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Fiji name 32-man squad for July clashes with Australia and Scotland - Flashscore.comFiji name 32-man squad for July clashes with Australia and Scotland  Flashscore.com

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Suva, Fiji - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsPacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Suva, Fiji  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

The woman unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea in Fiji - The GuardianThe woman unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea in Fiji  The Guardian

New species with light blue spots, black ‘mask’ discovered in Fiji fish market - Miami HeraldNew species with light blue spots, black ‘mask’ discovered in Fiji fish market  Miami Herald

Search underway for Fiji Petrel - BirdLife InternationalSearch underway for Fiji Petrel  BirdLife International

Australia’s ONA Coffee launches direct-sourcing programme in Fiji - World Coffee PortalAustralia’s ONA Coffee launches direct-sourcing programme in Fiji  World Coffee Portal

New facility to strengthen disaster preparedness - FBC NewsNew facility to strengthen disaster preparedness  FBC News

Top lawyers face suspension calls - The Fiji TimesTop lawyers face suspension calls  The Fiji Times

USS Blue Ridge arrives in Suva, Fiji - cpf.navy.milUSS Blue Ridge arrives in Suva, Fiji  cpf.navy.mil

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

Airline Aurigny's call centre moved from in-house to Fiji - BBCAirline Aurigny's call centre moved from in-house to Fiji  BBC

Experience Loloma Hour, Fiji's “happy hour” for the environment - BBCExperience Loloma Hour, Fiji's “happy hour” for the environment  BBC

Vodafone Fijiana XV Defend Oceania Title Over Samoa - fijirugby.comVodafone Fijiana XV Defend Oceania Title Over Samoa  fijirugby.com

Savusavu swimmer earns Fiji call - FBC NewsSavusavu swimmer earns Fiji call  FBC News

Multi-hazard early warning systems in Fiji - UNDRRMulti-hazard early warning systems in Fiji  UNDRR

ADB Supports Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Fiji - Asian Development BankADB Supports Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Fiji  Asian Development Bank

New energy | New players bring fresh energy to squad - The Fiji TimesNew energy | New players bring fresh energy to squad  The Fiji Times

ODPP IT Breach: Unauthorised App Discovered, Staff Terminated - Fiji SunODPP IT Breach: Unauthorised App Discovered, Staff Terminated  Fiji Sun

Fiji Head Office - UnicefFiji Head Office  Unicef

Fiji’s HIV crisis is a regional challenge that demands a regional response - The ConversationFiji’s HIV crisis is a regional challenge that demands a regional response  The Conversation

COI Report Drama: The Nine (9) - Fiji SunCOI Report Drama: The Nine (9)  Fiji Sun

Learnings and livelihoods in Fiji - World Wildlife FundLearnings and livelihoods in Fiji  World Wildlife Fund

Fiji Latter-day Saints Celebrate 70 Years of Faith in Jesus Christ - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgFiji Latter-day Saints Celebrate 70 Years of Faith in Jesus Christ  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

UNDP and Ministry of Health and Medical Services Respond to Fiji’s HIV Crisis with Critical Medical Supplies - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and Ministry of Health and Medical Services Respond to Fiji’s HIV Crisis with Critical Medical Supplies  United Nations Development Programme

What One Pearl Oyster Farm in Fiji Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentWhat One Pearl Oyster Farm in Fiji Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Iguanas floated 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji on vegetation rafts, new study finds - CNNIguanas floated 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji on vegetation rafts, new study finds  CNN

Minister Rayalu Remembered for Service to Farmers and Communities - Fiji SunMinister Rayalu Remembered for Service to Farmers and Communities  Fiji Sun

Fall Armyworm awareness efforts ongoing - FBC NewsFall Armyworm awareness efforts ongoing  FBC News

Fiji's Dengue Outbreak Exceeds 5,100 Cases - Vax-Before-TravelFiji's Dengue Outbreak Exceeds 5,100 Cases  Vax-Before-Travel

Fiji Water plots major agricultural investment in Vanua Levu - FBC NewsFiji Water plots major agricultural investment in Vanua Levu  FBC News

International News // Mayanavanua in Fiji squad for Australia and Scotland Tests - Northampton SaintsInternational News // Mayanavanua in Fiji squad for Australia and Scotland Tests  Northampton Saints

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands - Anadolu AjansiMagnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands  Anadolu Ajansi

Fiji deserves better – Democracy and society - ips-journal.euFiji deserves better – Democracy and society  ips-journal.eu

Singh highlights Fiji’s labour reforms at global conference - FBC NewsSingh highlights Fiji’s labour reforms at global conference  FBC News

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, becoming 7th country to do so - The Times of IsraelFiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, becoming 7th country to do so  The Times of Israel

Visit to Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsVisit to Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs