Background: 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). A 1990 constitution favored native Melanesian control of Fiji, but led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. Amendments enacted in 1997 made the constitution more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a 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 and gave a mandate to the government of Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE.
May 15th 2008Oceania » Fiji » Vanua Levu Bula !
Walking on to our Air Pacific flight and seeing that all of the air crew were wearing brightly colourful flowery shirts we got the feeling we were really going to enjoy Fiji. We have been ... 55 photos[full story]
April 17th 2008Oceania » Fiji » Nadi
After queuing up in the heat for what seemed like hours in immigration,
we were glad to finally get outside into the fresh air.
We made it to the Travellers Beach Resort in Nadi, just befor ... 45 photos[full story]
May 2nd 2008Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu
3 hours after leaving Auckland we touched down at Nadi Airport on the main island of Fiji in the South Pacific. First thing that hit us when we left the aircraft was the heat, 30 degrees or mo ... 29 photos[full story]
May 11th 2008Oceania » Fiji Hello, this is just a quick blog to let you all know we're ok and arrived in Fiji safely. Not alot of internet going round so this is our first opportunity. This country is AMAZING!!!! We never ever w ... [full story]
May 8th 2008Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Mana Island hello everyone, i love fiji, was so amazing went to two islands. first one was beachcomber the sun sea sand and food were just perfect, however it was owned by a man from newzealand so even though i w ... 71 photos[full story]
March 15th 2008Oceania » Fiji "BULA" as the grass-skirted, affro-headed locals of Fiji would say. Nothing like getting off the plane and being serenaded by huge men playing tiny guitars! Nowhere else in the world could this be con ... 36 photos[full story]
January 13th 2008Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Mana Island One of the problems with visiting these regions filled with tropical islands is trying to figure out which island to visit! They all look so nice its so hard to choose… Thankfully in Fiji we ha ... 41 photos[full story]
April 16th 2008Oceania » Fiji » Nananu I Ra Chapitre 6 : Nous sommes redevenus des touristes sur l'île de NANANU I RA (14 au 16 Avril)
Nous quittons Bobo à 5 heures du matin le 14 Avril...un peu tristes, car nous savons que nous avons vécu 4 ... 7 photos[full story]
April 22nd 2008Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Malolo Island Bula!!
When you think of Fiji, you think of sun, white sand, palm trees, and a lot of relaxing - coincidentally - that's how my time was, well mostly!
Clear skies as we flew into Nadi, and i ... 17 photos[full story]
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