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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Australia and Fiji to elevate Vuvale Partnership - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAustralia and Fiji to elevate Vuvale Partnership  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier 2025: Fiji Set to Host Historic Tournament from 9 September - Female CricketICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier 2025: Fiji Set to Host Historic Tournament from 9 September  Female Cricket

Burke to make Scotland debut against Fiji - Scottish RugbyBurke to make Scotland debut against Fiji  Scottish Rugby

JMR CXO Dialogue - Fiji 2025 Spotlights the Future of Financial Services in the Digital Age - openPR.comJMR CXO Dialogue - Fiji 2025 Spotlights the Future of Financial Services in the Digital Age  openPR.com

Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await | Australia rugby union team - The GuardianWallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await | Australia rugby union team  The Guardian

News - USS Frank Cable Departs Suva, Fiji, following Port Visit - DVIDSNews - USS Frank Cable Departs Suva, Fiji, following Port Visit  DVIDS

Fiji seek improvement on last year's 40-point loss in Edinburgh - Flashscore.comFiji seek improvement on last year's 40-point loss in Edinburgh  Flashscore.com

Fiji vs. Scotland Rugby Kickoff Time & Lineups - FloRugbyFiji vs. Scotland Rugby Kickoff Time & Lineups  FloRugby

Medical students in Fiji are reportedly submitting AI-generated assignments - RNZMedical students in Fiji are reportedly submitting AI-generated assignments  RNZ

FIJI Water Flying Fijians Name Strong Squad for Scotland Clash with Two Key Changes - Fiji Rugby UnionFIJI Water Flying Fijians Name Strong Squad for Scotland Clash with Two Key Changes  Fiji Rugby Union

Australia 21-18 Fiji: Wallabies score late to snatch win - BBCAustralia 21-18 Fiji: Wallabies score late to snatch win  BBC

Fiji Water Celebrates 'Origins,' Introduces Slim Bottle 07/11/2025 - MediaPostFiji Water Celebrates 'Origins,' Introduces Slim Bottle 07/11/2025  MediaPost

Saracens' Fergus Burke to make Scotland Test debut against Fiji - Rugbypass.comSaracens' Fergus Burke to make Scotland Test debut against Fiji  Rugbypass.com

Fiji Police Reaffirm Commitment to Human Rights in the reform of the Use of Force Policy - United Nations Development ProgrammeFiji Police Reaffirm Commitment to Human Rights in the reform of the Use of Force Policy  United Nations Development Programme

Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers - ReutersFiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers  Reuters

Fiji Has Its First Professional Surfer, And He’s Unbelievable - Stab MagFiji Has Its First Professional Surfer, And He’s Unbelievable  Stab Mag

Wallabies maintain ‘quiet resolve’ for Lions series despite injuries, errors and uncertainties | Jack Snape - The GuardianWallabies maintain ‘quiet resolve’ for Lions series despite injuries, errors and uncertainties | Jack Snape  The Guardian

Scotland Bank On Forward Power And Burke's Boot To Down Fiji in Suva - FloRugbyScotland Bank On Forward Power And Burke's Boot To Down Fiji in Suva  FloRugby

David Porecki returns to Wallabies team to face Fiji after 643-day international absence - The GuardianDavid Porecki returns to Wallabies team to face Fiji after 643-day international absence  The Guardian

Wallabies met their match in Fiji as time comes to build rivalry into a main event | Jack Snape - The GuardianWallabies met their match in Fiji as time comes to build rivalry into a main event | Jack Snape  The Guardian

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

Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji - - NewsonairEarthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji -  Newsonair

Macey speaks ahead of Fiji trip - Canberra RaidersMacey speaks ahead of Fiji trip  Canberra Raiders

Australia 21-18 Fiji: international rugby union Test – as it happened - The GuardianAustralia 21-18 Fiji: international rugby union Test – as it happened  The Guardian

Pacific news in brief for 11 July - RNZPacific news in brief for 11 July  RNZ

From fathers to sons: Fiji rugby legacy continues against Scotland - RNZFrom fathers to sons: Fiji rugby legacy continues against Scotland  RNZ

Fiji innovates sugarcane harvesting - FBC NewsFiji innovates sugarcane harvesting  FBC News

Turner included in Scotland squad to face Fiji - HarlequinsTurner included in Scotland squad to face Fiji  Harlequins

Australia 21-18 Fiji: Harry Wilson's late try gives Wallabies dramatic win ahead of British and Irish Lions Tests - Sky SportsAustralia 21-18 Fiji: Harry Wilson's late try gives Wallabies dramatic win ahead of British and Irish Lions Tests  Sky Sports

Australia v Fiji: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns as Wallabies name strong team for Lions warm-up game - BBCAustralia v Fiji: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns as Wallabies name strong team for Lions warm-up game  BBC

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

Fiji travel - Lonely PlanetFiji travel  Lonely Planet

Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking - The IndependentScotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking  The Independent

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

ICC World Cup Qualifiers | T20 Qualifier 2025 Set for Fiji, OmanT20 Qualifier 2025 Schedule Announced - Cric-MateICC World Cup Qualifiers | T20 Qualifier 2025 Set for Fiji, OmanT20 Qualifier 2025 Schedule Announced  Cric-Mate

Fiji celebrates as Ratu Tevita Mara is installed as high chief of Lau Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFiji celebrates as Ratu Tevita Mara is installed as high chief of Lau Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Fiji celebrates as Ratu Tevita Mara is installed as high chief of Lau Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFiji celebrates as Ratu Tevita Mara is installed as high chief of Lau Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

A milestone in public health and disease surveillance: Fiji launches Pathogen Genomics Laboratory - World Health Organization (WHO)A milestone in public health and disease surveillance: Fiji launches Pathogen Genomics Laboratory  World Health Organization (WHO)

Rugby-Burke to win first Scotland cap in Fiji test - MSNRugby-Burke to win first Scotland cap in Fiji test  MSN

Scotland focused on ‘bigger picture’ with Fiji match key to world ranking - The Fiji TimesScotland focused on ‘bigger picture’ with Fiji match key to world ranking  The Fiji Times

Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report - FijivillageFiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report  Fijivillage

Fergus Burke to win first Scotland cap against Fiji as Gregor Townsend rings the changes - theoffsideline.comFergus Burke to win first Scotland cap against Fiji as Gregor Townsend rings the changes  theoffsideline.com

Jackie O flees to Fiji after new career move flops spectacularly - Sky News AustraliaJackie O flees to Fiji after new career move flops spectacularly  Sky News Australia

Fiji battles cybersecurity gaps - FBC NewsFiji battles cybersecurity gaps  FBC News

Fiji make two changes for Scotland with 'world-class' centre coming in - Rugbypass.comFiji make two changes for Scotland with 'world-class' centre coming in  Rugbypass.com

These Hotels Are the Closest You Can Stay to the 'Love Island USA' Villa in Fiji—and Rooms Start at Just $74 per Night - Travel + LeisureThese Hotels Are the Closest You Can Stay to the 'Love Island USA' Villa in Fiji—and Rooms Start at Just $74 per Night  Travel + Leisure

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

Fiji celebrates clean water and safe sanitation in healthcare facilities - UnicefFiji celebrates clean water and safe sanitation in healthcare facilities  Unicef

Australia to grow Fiji ties after Rabuka visit - Indaily SAAustralia to grow Fiji ties after Rabuka visit  Indaily SA

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

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

Scotland expecting Fijian onslaught - FBC NewsScotland expecting Fijian onslaught  FBC News

Fiji willing to supplement soldiers to meet ADF personnel shortage - National Indigenous TimesFiji willing to supplement soldiers to meet ADF personnel shortage  National Indigenous Times

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

Burke set for first cap against Fiji - Scottish Rugby BlogBurke set for first cap against Fiji  Scottish Rugby Blog

Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking - heraldscotland.comScotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking  heraldscotland.com

Australia v Fiji: 5 takeaways as Wilson saves blushes, Schmidt dealt a blow - Planet RugbyAustralia v Fiji: 5 takeaways as Wilson saves blushes, Schmidt dealt a blow  Planet Rugby

Veterinary kits boost animal health services across Fiji - FBC NewsVeterinary kits boost animal health services across Fiji  FBC News

Darge named as captain for Scotland versus Fiji contest - East Lothian CourierDarge named as captain for Scotland versus Fiji contest  East Lothian Courier

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

“It’s a fake” - The Fiji Times“It’s a fake”  The Fiji Times

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

Wallabies name squad for Fiji Test as James O’Connor misses out ahead of Lions series - The GuardianWallabies name squad for Fiji Test as James O’Connor misses out ahead of Lions series  The Guardian

2025 Scotland vs Fiji - FloRugby2025 Scotland vs Fiji  FloRugby

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)

Letters to the Editor | July 11, 2025 - The Fiji TimesLetters to the Editor | July 11, 2025  The Fiji Times

International News | Millar Mills starts for Scotland against Fiji - Northampton SaintsInternational News | Millar Mills starts for Scotland against Fiji  Northampton Saints

Scotland have eye on World Cup seeding as they ready to face Fiji - The Straits TimesScotland have eye on World Cup seeding as they ready to face Fiji  The Straits Times

Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture - RNZTonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture  RNZ

Fiji: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Fiji: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Why an F-word is on the Wallabies' lips ahead of Lions Test series - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWhy an F-word is on the Wallabies' lips ahead of Lions Test series  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Fergus Burke earns debut as Scotland make 14 changes for Fiji Test - The TimesFergus Burke earns debut as Scotland make 14 changes for Fiji Test  The Times

K-9 Fiji and Nash County deputy handler to help Texas - CBS 17K-9 Fiji and Nash County deputy handler to help Texas  CBS 17

Rugby-Two changes for Fiji as they expect physical challenge from Scots - MSNRugby-Two changes for Fiji as they expect physical challenge from Scots  MSN

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)

Two changes for Flying Fijians ahead of Scotland battle - National Indigenous TimesTwo changes for Flying Fijians ahead of Scotland battle  National Indigenous Times

Students across Fiji mark chiefly milestone - The Fiji TimesStudents across Fiji mark chiefly milestone  The Fiji Times

Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash - RUGBY.com.auFiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash  RUGBY.com.au

Wallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Wallabies vs Fiji AS IT HAPPENED: Captain fantastic Harry Wilson saves Australia in thrilling Newcastle Test - NineWallabies vs Fiji AS IT HAPPENED: Captain fantastic Harry Wilson saves Australia in thrilling Newcastle Test  Nine

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

AS IT HAPPENED: Last-gasp Wallabies survive Fiji surge to claim maiden Newcastle win - RUGBY.com.auAS IT HAPPENED: Last-gasp Wallabies survive Fiji surge to claim maiden Newcastle win  RUGBY.com.au

Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands submit landmark ocean claims covering 453,400km² - The Fiji TimesFiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands submit landmark ocean claims covering 453,400km²  The Fiji Times

Five things we learned from Wallabies - Fiji - RUGBY.com.auFive things we learned from Wallabies - Fiji  RUGBY.com.au

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

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

Inspired by 'Love Island USA'? Why now is a great, cheap time to visit Fiji - USA TodayInspired by 'Love Island USA'? Why now is a great, cheap time to visit Fiji  USA Today

Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji - RNZRatu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji  RNZ

Fiji Police reviews Use of Force Policy to align with human rights standards - The Fiji TimesFiji Police reviews Use of Force Policy to align with human rights standards  The Fiji Times

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

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

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

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

Fiji - General DebateFiji  General Debate

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

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

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