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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Smart water metering comes to Fiji islands - Smart Energy InternationalSmart water metering comes to Fiji islands  Smart Energy International

Fiji PM Rabuka to visit India from August 24–26 - DD NewsFiji PM Rabuka to visit India from August 24–26  DD News

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to visit India from August 24-27: MEA - MoneycontrolFiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to visit India from August 24-27: MEA  Moneycontrol

Fiji embarks on its first Smart Water metering project with Itron and Pacific Technologies - Smart Water MagazineFiji embarks on its first Smart Water metering project with Itron and Pacific Technologies  Smart Water Magazine

Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka to visit India: First official trip from August 24-26; meeting with PM Modi, ICWA - The Times of IndiaFiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka to visit India: First official trip from August 24-26; meeting with PM Modi, ICWA  The Times of India

Fiji Airways Dec 2025 Singapore Service Changes - AeroRoutesFiji Airways Dec 2025 Singapore Service Changes  AeroRoutes

Fiji PM To Visit India From August 24-26, Will Meet Prime Minister Modi, President Murmu - News18Fiji PM To Visit India From August 24-26, Will Meet Prime Minister Modi, President Murmu  News18

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to Visit India from August 24–26 to Deepen Bilateral Ties - Adda247Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to Visit India from August 24–26 to Deepen Bilateral Ties  Adda247

Fiji PM Rabuka to visit India 24 Aug - newstodaynet.comFiji PM Rabuka to visit India 24 Aug  newstodaynet.com

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

Itron Launches Smart Water Metering Project With Fiji Water Utility - TradingViewItron Launches Smart Water Metering Project With Fiji Water Utility  TradingView

Fiji PM to visit India next week; meet Modi, Murmu - NewsBytesFiji PM to visit India next week; meet Modi, Murmu  NewsBytes

Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka to visit India from Aug 24–26 - Greater KashmirFiji Prime Minister Rabuka to visit India from Aug 24–26  Greater Kashmir

Fiji Tribute: get free tickets - Aloha State DailyFiji Tribute: get free tickets  Aloha State Daily

Fiji Prime Minister to Visit India This Week, Expected to Deliver a Talk on ‘Ocean of Peace' - Rozana SpokesmanFiji Prime Minister to Visit India This Week, Expected to Deliver a Talk on ‘Ocean of Peace'  Rozana Spokesman

Water - Fiji Islands water utility deploys smart metering system - Smart Cities WorldWater - Fiji Islands water utility deploys smart metering system  Smart Cities World

Itron and Fiji Water Utility Collaborate on First Smart Metering Deployment in the Fiji Islands - GlobeNewswireItron and Fiji Water Utility Collaborate on First Smart Metering Deployment in the Fiji Islands  GlobeNewswire

Fiji PM Mr. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka to Visit India for Three Days - The Right NewsFiji PM Mr. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka to Visit India for Three Days  The Right News

Water Authority of Fiji begins smart metering deployment with Itron - Investing.comWater Authority of Fiji begins smart metering deployment with Itron  Investing.com

From August 24–26, Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka will travel to India - The Assam TribuneFrom August 24–26, Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka will travel to India  The Assam Tribune

RWC 2025: Canada vs Fiji – ARN Guide - Americas Rugby NewsRWC 2025: Canada vs Fiji – ARN Guide  Americas Rugby News

‘Survivor 49’ Contestant Hit by Car on Day He Left for Fiji - EntertainmentNow‘Survivor 49’ Contestant Hit by Car on Day He Left for Fiji  EntertainmentNow

Weet-Bix Raluve U16 Final: Ratu Latianara Creates History with First-Ever Title Win - Fiji Rugby UnionWeet-Bix Raluve U16 Final: Ratu Latianara Creates History with First-Ever Title Win  Fiji Rugby Union

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

Temple desecrated in Fiji: 100-year-old idol vandalised; accused sent for psychiatric evaluation - The Times of IndiaTemple desecrated in Fiji: 100-year-old idol vandalised; accused sent for psychiatric evaluation  The Times of India

Fiji Airways Expands Nadi-Funafuti Service to Boost Pacific Connectivity, Enhancing Travel Flexibility and Economic Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldFiji Airways Expands Nadi-Funafuti Service to Boost Pacific Connectivity, Enhancing Travel Flexibility and Economic Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

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

Fijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka To Visit India Aug 24–26, Hold Talks With PM Modi On Strengthening Ties - Free Press JournalFijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka To Visit India Aug 24–26, Hold Talks With PM Modi On Strengthening Ties  Free Press Journal

Tourism Fiji appoints Havas Red as new Australian PR and Influencer agency - Campaign BriefTourism Fiji appoints Havas Red as new Australian PR and Influencer agency  Campaign Brief

Flying Fijians back Fijiana XV - The Fiji TimesFlying Fijians back Fijiana XV  The Fiji Times

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

Performance first, scoreboard later - The Fiji TimesPerformance first, scoreboard later  The Fiji Times

From Fiji to the Solomon Islands: Young Anglican joins advocacy voyage for ocean protection - Anglican Communion News ServiceFrom Fiji to the Solomon Islands: Young Anglican joins advocacy voyage for ocean protection  Anglican Communion News Service

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

Canada v Fiji match preview - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025Canada v Fiji match preview  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

33-year wait for return to Honiara - The Fiji Times33-year wait for return to Honiara  The Fiji Times

Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer - The GuardianFiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer  The Guardian

Fiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture - The Australia TodayFiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture  The Australia Today

‘RFMF must stay under civilian rule’ - The Fiji Times‘RFMF must stay under civilian rule’  The Fiji Times

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)

Fiji's Supreme Court hears case on amending 2013 Constitution - rnz.co.nzFiji's Supreme Court hears case on amending 2013 Constitution  rnz.co.nz

19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue, offers $150 compensation in Fiji’s court - The Australia Today19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue, offers $150 compensation in Fiji’s court  The Australia Today

Fiji overcome red card to beat France in tense IDRC thriller and take control of Pool B - Forces NewsFiji overcome red card to beat France in tense IDRC thriller and take control of Pool B  Forces News

CANADA’S MATCH DAY ROSTER SET FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP OPENER AGAINST FIJI - Rugby CanadaCANADA’S MATCH DAY ROSTER SET FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP OPENER AGAINST FIJI  Rugby Canada

Fans scoop up more than 25K free tickets to Fiji tribute concert in Waikiki - Hawaii News NowFans scoop up more than 25K free tickets to Fiji tribute concert in Waikiki  Hawaii News Now

Poverty rate 24.1%, not 29.9%, says Biman - The Fiji TimesPoverty rate 24.1%, not 29.9%, says Biman  The Fiji Times

Indian workers to be recruited for Fiji’s construction, healthcare and IT sectors - FijivillageIndian workers to be recruited for Fiji’s construction, healthcare and IT sectors  Fijivillage

Fiji qualifies for semi-finals after big win over Cook Islands - Oceania Football ConfederationFiji qualifies for semi-finals after big win over Cook Islands  Oceania Football Confederation

Itron, Fiji Water Utility collaborate on first smart metering deployment in Fiji Islands - MarketScreenerItron, Fiji Water Utility collaborate on first smart metering deployment in Fiji Islands  MarketScreener

Fiji travel - Lonely PlanetFiji travel  Lonely Planet

India, Fiji hold first Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation in Suva - Tribune IndiaIndia, Fiji hold first Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation in Suva  Tribune India

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

Army soldier 'nervous, but excited' ahead of Rugby World Cup debut with Fiji - Forces NewsArmy soldier 'nervous, but excited' ahead of Rugby World Cup debut with Fiji  Forces News

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

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

Donors making a difference: Protecting Fiji from climate threats, one test at a time - World Health Organization (WHO)Donors making a difference: Protecting Fiji from climate threats, one test at a time  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

FIJI Water Flying Fijians’ Expect a Strong PNC Encounter Against Tonga - Fiji Rugby UnionFIJI Water Flying Fijians’ Expect a Strong PNC Encounter Against Tonga  Fiji Rugby Union

Itron Teams Up With Fiji Water Utility for Smart Metering Project - MarketScreenerItron Teams Up With Fiji Water Utility for Smart Metering Project  MarketScreener

RNZAF deploys King Air to Fiji for international surveillance work for first time - NZDFRNZAF deploys King Air to Fiji for international surveillance work for first time  NZDF

U19 semis confirmed - The Fiji TimesU19 semis confirmed  The Fiji Times

Survivor 49 castaway was hit by a car before Fiji (then fate took another swing) - Surviving TribalSurvivor 49 castaway was hit by a car before Fiji (then fate took another swing)  Surviving Tribal

Cunningham favours form over experience for Fiji's World Cup opener - uk.sports.yahoo.comCunningham favours form over experience for Fiji's World Cup opener  uk.sports.yahoo.com

PEOPLE | Coffee culture - The Fiji TimesPEOPLE | Coffee culture  The Fiji Times

Fiji Airways launches new platform to book tours and activities - hotelmanagement.com.auFiji Airways launches new platform to book tours and activities  hotelmanagement.com.au

Resort champions clean-up, bags 700kg debris - The Fiji TimesResort champions clean-up, bags 700kg debris  The Fiji Times

As HIV infections soar due to injecting drug use, harm reduction should be a priority in Fiji - UNAIDSAs HIV infections soar due to injecting drug use, harm reduction should be a priority in Fiji  UNAIDS

'Completely captivating': Researchers explore Fiji's deep sea for the first time to collect data for ocean protection - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Completely captivating': Researchers explore Fiji's deep sea for the first time to collect data for ocean protection  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Fans scoop up more than 25K free tickets to Fiji tribute concert in Waikiki - Hawaii News NowFans scoop up more than 25K free tickets to Fiji tribute concert in Waikiki  Hawaii News Now

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)

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

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

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

Voyage of unity begins - The Fiji TimesVoyage of unity begins  The Fiji Times

Fiji cruise into semi-finals at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship with big win - Friends of FootballFiji cruise into semi-finals at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship with big win  Friends of Football

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

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)

One in four youths idle - The Fiji TimesOne in four youths idle  The Fiji Times

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

India-Fiji ties strengthened with major health projects - FBC NewsIndia-Fiji ties strengthened with major health projects  FBC News

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

Fiji to recruit Indian workers to fill skills gap in construction, healthcare and IT - The Australia TodayFiji to recruit Indian workers to fill skills gap in construction, healthcare and IT  The Australia Today

Tourism Fiji awards PR and influencer account to Havas Red - MumbrellaTourism Fiji awards PR and influencer account to Havas Red  Mumbrella

Fijiana 15s Ready to Face Canada in Rugby World Cup Opener - Fiji Rugby UnionFijiana 15s Ready to Face Canada in Rugby World Cup Opener  Fiji Rugby Union

Fijian ICC prosecutor targeted in US sanctions list - FBC NewsFijian ICC prosecutor targeted in US sanctions list  FBC News

Rosso says PNG-Fiji investment conference key to strengthening ties - The National | Your Number One Daily!Rosso says PNG-Fiji investment conference key to strengthening ties  The National | Your Number One Daily!

Green light for India-Fiji Super Specialty Hospital - FBC NewsGreen light for India-Fiji Super Specialty Hospital  FBC News

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

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

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

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

Kaji rugby launched - The Fiji TimesKaji rugby launched  The Fiji Times

Tevita: Our focus is on winning - The Fiji TimesTevita: Our focus is on winning  The Fiji Times

A mission to inspire - The Fiji TimesA mission to inspire  The Fiji Times

Fiji Head Office - UnicefFiji Head Office  Unicef

Finance Minister Biman Prasad clarifies FNPF withdrawal age remains 55, Fiji Times issues apology - The Fiji TimesFinance Minister Biman Prasad clarifies FNPF withdrawal age remains 55, Fiji Times issues apology  The Fiji Times

Jacks of Fiji expands Nadi store - FBC NewsJacks of Fiji expands Nadi store  FBC News

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