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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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

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

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

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

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

Telecom Fiji and Google announce plans for fibre optic link in Fiji - Developing TelecomsTelecom Fiji and Google announce plans for fibre optic link in Fiji  Developing Telecoms

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

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

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

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

Two earthquakes hit between Fiji and New Zealand, no tsunami warning issued - The Economic TimesTwo earthquakes hit between Fiji and New Zealand, no tsunami warning issued  The Economic Times

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

More heads tipped to roll as police investigate inquiry report into Fiji anti-corruption commissioner - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMore heads tipped to roll as police investigate inquiry report into Fiji anti-corruption commissioner  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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

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

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

Marriott’s 'Green' Scam Exposed: They Tell Guests To Skip Housekeeping—Then Sell $9 Fiji Water Shipped 6,000 Miles In Plastic Bottles - View from the WingMarriott’s 'Green' Scam Exposed: They Tell Guests To Skip Housekeeping—Then Sell $9 Fiji Water Shipped 6,000 Miles In Plastic Bottles  View from the Wing

A holiday with a difference: Get an authentic taste of Fijian culture - BBCA holiday with a difference: Get an authentic taste of Fijian culture  BBC

Elderly Fijians abused after transferring assets to children, FHRADC warns - The Fiji TimesElderly Fijians abused after transferring assets to children, FHRADC warns  The Fiji Times

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)

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

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

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

Panama Joins Romania, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Qatar, Argentina, Australia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Alert - travelandtourworld.comPanama Joins Romania, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Qatar, Argentina, Australia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Alert  travelandtourworld.com

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)

Fiji name squad for pivotal Tests after ex-captain Nayacalevu retires - Rugbypass.comFiji name squad for pivotal Tests after ex-captain Nayacalevu retires  Rugbypass.com

Loloma Hour: Where nature and happiness meet - BBCLoloma Hour: Where nature and happiness meet  BBC

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

[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

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

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

Brent Hill to Step Down as Tourism Fiji CEO in August 2025 After Leading Post-Pandemic Revival - travelandtourworld.comBrent Hill to Step Down as Tourism Fiji CEO in August 2025 After Leading Post-Pandemic Revival  travelandtourworld.com

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

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

Cabinet minister passes away - The Fiji TimesCabinet minister passes away  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

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

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

‘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

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

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

DISCOVERING FIJI | The forlorn tennis court in the wilderness - The Fiji TimesDISCOVERING FIJI | The forlorn tennis court in the wilderness  The Fiji Times

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

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

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

MoS Pabitra Margherita calls on President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu - The TribuneMoS Pabitra Margherita calls on President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu  The Tribune

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

Fiji Ports to undergo major overhaul - FBC NewsFiji Ports to undergo major overhaul  FBC News

Film Fiji anticipates competition to grow - FBC NewsFilm Fiji anticipates competition to grow  FBC News

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

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

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)

Vehicle issued to Fiji assistant minister involved in fatal accident – driver’s son implicated - Asia Pacific ReportVehicle issued to Fiji assistant minister involved in fatal accident – driver’s son implicated  Asia Pacific Report

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

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

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

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

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

Fiji: Realizing the full potential of Fiji's talent base - World Trade OrganizationFiji: Realizing the full potential of Fiji's talent base  World Trade Organization

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

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

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

Film sector under pressure - FBC NewsFilm sector under pressure  FBC News

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

Fiji Rugby expands global pathways for talented young players - Pacific Media NetworkFiji Rugby expands global pathways for talented young players  Pacific Media Network

I followed Tom Hanks to Fiji’s star island - Escape.com.auI followed Tom Hanks to Fiji’s star island  Escape.com.au

Teen paddler Nikita Rouse set to represent Fiji at Pacific Mini Games - FBC NewsTeen paddler Nikita Rouse set to represent Fiji at Pacific Mini Games  FBC News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Youngsters strut their stuff at President’s Cup - The Fiji TimesYoungsters strut their stuff at President’s Cup  The Fiji Times

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

Going the extra mile to deliver vaccines in Fiji - World Health Organization (WHO)Going the extra mile to deliver vaccines in Fiji  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cricket Fiji embarks on talent search - Fiji SunCricket Fiji embarks on talent search  Fiji Sun

Australian developer eyes sustainable homes for Fijians - The Fiji TimesAustralian developer eyes sustainable homes for Fijians  The Fiji Times

Fiji Health Sector Review - World BankFiji Health Sector Review  World Bank

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

Nations Cup: England set to face Fiji, South Africa and Argentina - BBCNations Cup: England set to face Fiji, South Africa and Argentina  BBC

French flavour to Fiji squad for Wallabies, Scotland tests - supersport.comFrench flavour to Fiji squad for Wallabies, Scotland tests  supersport.com

Tourists in Fiji ill after suspected pina-colada poisoning - BBCTourists in Fiji ill after suspected pina-colada poisoning  BBC

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

Fiji to welcome Australian PM today - FBC NewsFiji to welcome Australian PM today  FBC News

Fiji or Rarotonga: which to choose? - Lonely PlanetFiji or Rarotonga: which to choose?  Lonely Planet

Prime Minister Albanese departs Fiji, pledges new patrol boat for Fiji - The Fiji TimesPrime Minister Albanese departs Fiji, pledges new patrol boat for Fiji  The Fiji Times

Fijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communites in Middle East - RNZFijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communites in Middle East  RNZ

Visit To Fiji, United States Of America And Canada - Mirage NewsVisit To Fiji, United States Of America And Canada  Mirage News

‘Visa-free Pacific’ and shared growth on Fiji Deputy PM Prasad’s agenda - The Australia Today‘Visa-free Pacific’ and shared growth on Fiji Deputy PM Prasad’s agenda  The Australia Today

Strong leader preferred – Fiji’s coup legacy - Lowy InstituteStrong leader preferred – Fiji’s coup legacy  Lowy Institute

Fijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communities in Middle East - Asia Pacific ReportFijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communities in Middle East  Asia Pacific Report

FLS calls on Justice Ashton-Lewis to resign - FBC NewsFLS calls on Justice Ashton-Lewis to resign  FBC News

President Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award - The HinduPresident Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award  The Hindu

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai - World RugbyAustralia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai  World Rugby

Albanese in Fiji to strengthen Vuvale Partnership - FBC NewsAlbanese in Fiji to strengthen Vuvale Partnership  FBC News