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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Food in Fiji: A culinary journey of islands and spices - YourStory.comFood in Fiji: A culinary journey of islands and spices  YourStory.com

Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer | Surfing - theguardian.comFiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer | Surfing  theguardian.com

India, Fiji discuss bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation - IANS LIVEIndia, Fiji discuss bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation  IANS LIVE

Fiji singer death: Who was George Fiji Veikoso, and has the cause of death been revealed? - The Economic TimesFiji singer death: Who was George Fiji Veikoso, and has the cause of death been revealed?  The Economic Times

George “Fiji” Veikoso passes away at 55; Kimie Miner, Kelly Delima mourn the demise of the music icon - The Times of IndiaGeorge “Fiji” Veikoso passes away at 55; Kimie Miner, Kelly Delima mourn the demise of the music icon  The Times of India

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)

10 best islands to visit in 2025 - Aruba, Bali, Fiji, Koh Samui, and others - GQ India10 best islands to visit in 2025 - Aruba, Bali, Fiji, Koh Samui, and others  GQ India

Fiji and New Zealand Discuss ePassport Integration for Fijian Travellers: Hopes Streamlined Border Access - Travel And Tour WorldFiji and New Zealand Discuss ePassport Integration for Fijian Travellers: Hopes Streamlined Border Access  Travel And Tour World

Deep M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Fiji Islands - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformDeep M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Fiji Islands  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

Reggae Singer, George 'Fiji' Veikoso Dies At The Age Of 55, Was The Voice Behind 'Let Me Be The One' - bollywoodshaadis.comReggae Singer, George 'Fiji' Veikoso Dies At The Age Of 55, Was The Voice Behind 'Let Me Be The One'  bollywoodshaadis.com

Captain Tuisue appointed as Chief Pilot at Fiji Airways - The Fiji TimesCaptain Tuisue appointed as Chief Pilot at Fiji Airways  The Fiji Times

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

Reggae singer George Fiji Veikoso passes away at 55 - WIONReggae singer George Fiji Veikoso passes away at 55  WION

Opening day wins to Samoa and Fiji at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship - Friends of FootballOpening day wins to Samoa and Fiji at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship  Friends of Football

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits south of Fiji Islands - Latest news from Azerbaijan6.6 magnitude earthquake hits south of Fiji Islands  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

Award-winning reggae artist Fiji, known for Hawaiian and Polynesian hits, dies at 55 - The Economic TimesAward-winning reggae artist Fiji, known for Hawaiian and Polynesian hits, dies at 55  The Economic Times

Poor record-keeping at drug warehouse raises audit concerns - The Fiji TimesPoor record-keeping at drug warehouse raises audit concerns  The Fiji Times

George Fiji Veikoso death: Reggae icon leaves behind loving family and multi-million dollar legacy - The Economic TimesGeorge Fiji Veikoso death: Reggae icon leaves behind loving family and multi-million dollar legacy  The Economic Times

George 'Fiji' Veikoso, who co-wrote Baywatch Hawaii theme song, dies suddenly at 55. Fans call him 'G.O.A. - The Economic TimesGeorge 'Fiji' Veikoso, who co-wrote Baywatch Hawaii theme song, dies suddenly at 55. Fans call him 'G.O.A.  The Economic Times

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

Is Fiji Finally the Affordable Tropical Paradise You’ve Been Waiting For? How the Recent VAT Reduction is Transforming Fiji’s Tourism Landscape, Making It More Accessible and Budget-Friendly for Travelers Around the World - Travel And Tour WorldIs Fiji Finally the Affordable Tropical Paradise You’ve Been Waiting For? How the Recent VAT Reduction is Transforming Fiji’s Tourism Landscape, Making It More Accessible and Budget-Friendly for Travelers Around the World  Travel And Tour World

Who was Fiji? Renowned Fijian-Hawaii recording artist passes away at 55 - MintWho was Fiji? Renowned Fijian-Hawaii recording artist passes away at 55  Mint

Fiji faces rare ‘icy’ mornings - The Fiji TimesFiji faces rare ‘icy’ mornings  The Fiji Times

Royal New Zealand Navy Deploys Bluebottle USVs to Fiji - navalnews.comRoyal New Zealand Navy Deploys Bluebottle USVs to Fiji  navalnews.com

TOMCOM conducts interviews in Hyderabad for jobs in Fiji - Siasat.comTOMCOM conducts interviews in Hyderabad for jobs in Fiji  Siasat.com

Fiji travel - Lonely PlanetFiji travel  Lonely Planet

Superyachts part of 'sophisticated' drug cartel trade in Fiji, judge finds - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSuperyachts part of 'sophisticated' drug cartel trade in Fiji, judge finds  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Krishna’s plea to players and teams - The Fiji TimesKrishna’s plea to players and teams  The Fiji Times

Student dies in an accident while waiting at traffic lights - The Fiji TimesStudent dies in an accident while waiting at traffic lights  The Fiji Times

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

India and Fiji hold high-level talks to expand development partnership - The Australia TodayIndia and Fiji hold high-level talks to expand development partnership  The Australia Today

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

No Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula - FijivillageNo Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula  Fijivillage

Village opens safe centre - The Fiji TimesVillage opens safe centre  The Fiji Times

4 out of 5 children in Fiji suffer from dental cavities or oral diseases - Devi - Fijivillage4 out of 5 children in Fiji suffer from dental cavities or oral diseases - Devi  Fijivillage

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)

More ecological diversity means better nutritional resources in Fiji’s agroforests - University of Hawaii SystemMore ecological diversity means better nutritional resources in Fiji’s agroforests  University of Hawaii System

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

Artists remember George Brooks Veikoso, known as Fiji - Aloha State DailyArtists remember George Brooks Veikoso, known as Fiji  Aloha State Daily

Auditor General uncovers flaws in Fiji’s $137.3M social welfare payment system - The Fiji TimesAuditor General uncovers flaws in Fiji’s $137.3M social welfare payment system  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

Tennessee man sentenced for killing wife at Fiji honeymoon resort - India TodayTennessee man sentenced for killing wife at Fiji honeymoon resort  India Today

Women's Internationals 2025 Round 3: USA Women vs Fiji Women (31 - 24) - Eagles RugbyWomen's Internationals 2025 Round 3: USA Women vs Fiji Women (31 - 24)  Eagles Rugby

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

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands - Khaleej TimesMagnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands  Khaleej Times

Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva - BBCScotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva  BBC

New Species of Blue-Spotted Maskray Discovered in Fiji - Sci.NewsNew Species of Blue-Spotted Maskray Discovered in Fiji  Sci.News

Fiji v Scotland: Why there is plenty at stake in summer Test - BBCFiji v Scotland: Why there is plenty at stake in summer Test  BBC

China Links with Japan, US, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Costa Rica, and More in Tsunami Threat After More Than Eight Magnitude Earthquake in Russia - Travel And Tour WorldChina Links with Japan, US, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Costa Rica, and More in Tsunami Threat After More Than Eight Magnitude Earthquake in Russia  Travel And Tour World

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)

Abandoned baby was discovered in FNU Lautoka campus toilet - The Fiji TimesAbandoned baby was discovered in FNU Lautoka campus toilet  The Fiji Times

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)

Focus on rural roads - The Fiji TimesFocus on rural roads  The Fiji Times

Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await | Australia rugby union team - theguardian.comWallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await | Australia rugby union team  theguardian.com

Strong deep-sea earthquake South of Fiji, no tsunami threat - The Fiji TimesStrong deep-sea earthquake South of Fiji, no tsunami threat  The Fiji Times

Tsunami Warning - The Fiji TimesTsunami Warning  The Fiji Times

Fiji looks at hosting Wales, Scotland, and England in the UK next year - FijivillageFiji looks at hosting Wales, Scotland, and England in the UK next year  Fijivillage

Bali, Vietnam, Thailand International Travelers Escalating Affinity for Affordable and Culturally Rich Destinations, as Fiji Confronts Intensified Competition in the Transforming Global Tourism Arena What Does This Shift Mean for Future Travel Choices? - Travel And Tour WorldBali, Vietnam, Thailand International Travelers Escalating Affinity for Affordable and Culturally Rich Destinations, as Fiji Confronts Intensified Competition in the Transforming Global Tourism Arena What Does This Shift Mean for Future Travel Choices?  Travel And Tour World

EDITORIAL COMMENT | Service, respect and leadership! - The Fiji TimesEDITORIAL COMMENT | Service, respect and leadership!  The Fiji Times

Fiji discusses streamlined entry into NZ - FBC NewsFiji discusses streamlined entry into NZ  FBC News

Holiday in the sun: Fiji and the globetrotting Aussie tourist - ANZHoliday in the sun: Fiji and the globetrotting Aussie tourist  ANZ

Fiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific - DWFiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific  DW

Govt signs pact for solar projects in Fiji, Comros, Madagascar, Seychelles - Business StandardGovt signs pact for solar projects in Fiji, Comros, Madagascar, Seychelles  Business Standard

VIDEO: view the full highlights from AHICE Fiji Islands - hotelmanagement.com.auVIDEO: view the full highlights from AHICE Fiji Islands  hotelmanagement.com.au

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

Fiji - General DebateFiji  General Debate

Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 to transform future of travel with new innovations and policy shifts in Fiji - Travel And Tour WorldGlobal Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 to transform future of travel with new innovations and policy shifts in Fiji  Travel And Tour World

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

Framing locally led adaptation in a planned relocation in Fiji - ScienceDirect.comFraming locally led adaptation in a planned relocation in Fiji  ScienceDirect.com

PM farewells Chand - The Fiji TimesPM farewells Chand  The Fiji Times

'Distressing and offensive': Family of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso warn against bootleg merch - NZ Herald'Distressing and offensive': Family of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso warn against bootleg merch  NZ Herald

2025 Fiji Dialogue - Australia India Institute2025 Fiji Dialogue  Australia India Institute

WaveFax: Run of Season in Polynesia; Busy Week for Indo, Fiji - SurflineWaveFax: Run of Season in Polynesia; Busy Week for Indo, Fiji  Surfline

Fiji on tsunami watch - Islands BusinessFiji on tsunami watch  Islands Business

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

'Soundtrack of our lives': Musician Fiji's legacy continues for generations to come - Hawaii Public Radio'Soundtrack of our lives': Musician Fiji's legacy continues for generations to come  Hawaii Public Radio

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

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

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

Digital 2025: Fiji - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Fiji  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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

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

PM: Let love shine - The Fiji TimesPM: Let love shine  The Fiji Times

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

EDITORIAL COMMENT | Tsunamis and lessons! - The Fiji TimesEDITORIAL COMMENT | Tsunamis and lessons!  The Fiji Times

Navy trio work alongside Fiji in piloting uncrewed vessels - NZDFNavy trio work alongside Fiji in piloting uncrewed vessels  NZDF

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

Tsunami watch issued for low lying areas - FBC NewsTsunami watch issued for low lying areas  FBC News

6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands: US Geological Survey - Yeni Safak6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands: US Geological Survey  Yeni Safak

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

6.3-magnitude quake hits south of Fiji Islands: GFZ - The Peninsula Qatar6.3-magnitude quake hits south of Fiji Islands: GFZ  The Peninsula Qatar

Fiji Airways jet damaged by aerobridge at Brisbane Airport - FijivillageFiji Airways jet damaged by aerobridge at Brisbane Airport  Fijivillage

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

Iam Tongi Mourns Music Icon Fiji With Touching Tribute: ‘He Paved the Way’ - EntertainmentNowIam Tongi Mourns Music Icon Fiji With Touching Tribute: ‘He Paved the Way’  EntertainmentNow

Fiji spell out warning for Wallabies over disrespecting Test - Rugbypass.comFiji spell out warning for Wallabies over disrespecting Test  Rugbypass.com

HFC Bank joins Fiji Innovation Hub to drive digital growth and entrepreneurship - FijivillageHFC Bank joins Fiji Innovation Hub to drive digital growth and entrepreneurship  Fijivillage

Fiji Airways Boeing 737 MAX damaged in aerobridge collision at Brisbane Airport - The Fiji TimesFiji Airways Boeing 737 MAX damaged in aerobridge collision at Brisbane Airport  The Fiji Times

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