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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.

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By The Special One
December 27th 2007

More of Robinson Crusoe

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Taking a well deserved time out after a very hard day at the office

The rest of Robinson Crusoe Well its been so so long it seams since fiji so i think ill just have to remember what i can and generalise everything for the time being. Soz ive not updated my blog for ages, youll probably find it hard to believe but ive not had time. Time goes so fast over here and theres is always something to do or someone dragging you out. Anyway - back to Fiji Robinson Crusoe from day 3 onwards. Well i should have been going back to mainland today but as having so much fun with the [View Full Entry]

By The Special One
December 27th 2007

Robinson Crusoe (Last day)

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Bathroom facilities at robinson crusoe - not exactly the hilton!

Robinson Crusoe - my last day :-( From what i can remember spent most of the day simply chatting and saying good byes, and thanking the locals and tour guides from Robinson Crusoe for an unbelievable time at Robinson Crusoe Island. Also as you can see taking pictures of the 5star facilities on the island. I think we got picked up by our water taxi at 11am and we were given the usual really nice fijian send off (farewell song, guitars by the islanders). Arrived back in Nadi mid afternoon on a Sunday i think and for most of the afternoon [View Full Entry]

By The Special One
December 7th 2007

Fiji, Robinson Crusoe

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At my first Cava Ceremony and first night on the Robinson Crusoe island

Fiji, Robinson Crusoe day1 Got picked up 11...ish from hotel. looking forward to having a bit of a more lively time. Arrived at the marina on the SW of the main island midday...ish. Just before we set off had chance to call off at Supermarket to top up on Alcohol. must be discrete though as not allowed to take own alcohol on the island got big bottle of bounty rum and 3 bottle of coke. Had to drink half of the coke so i could mix the drink with rum before we got on the island. So had to drink about [View Full Entry]

By The Special One
December 7th 2007

Fiji Robinson Crusoe

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A Hidden deadly seasnake in the mangroves on Robinson Crusoe

Fiji, Robinson Crusoe, Day 2 For a lot of the people who had been on the island for a good few days it was there last night and yep it was pretty mental and a pretty late one. Heavy consumption of kava took place. In light of this prob not feeling the most alert i ever have. Good job im not driving into work lol! Went on an island adventure today to catch fish and crabs. Believe it or not Ziggy actually got a fish with his spear from about 10 yards - i didnt even see the fish. We were [View Full Entry]

By lace nut
September 13th 2007

ROBINSON CRUSOE ANYONE?

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9pm - Yesterday was spent generally plodding around the main town trying to see if there was some hidden culture behind all the commercialised shops the centre holds. Going down a back alley i was happy to discover that there was a little ice cream shack next to a park. So having happily purchased our icecreams me and claire made our way to the park and sat happily watching the local children having fun in their own environment. The children in this country and the Cooks are so much more well behaved and well mannered than those in England (Big shock [View Full Entry]

By robalsom
May 27th 2007

BULA from Fiji

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How (not) to climb a coconut tree
I swear, that is a smile, not a grimace!

My 2 weeks in Fiji have gone so quickly, but I've done so much. I love it here, everything is amazing; the beaches, the sun, the food, the people and most importantly the "Fiji time" (everything is so laid back it makes a chess game look like a frenzy of activity). I've spent a bit of time on the Islands, Robinson Crusoe Island by far being the best (and one of the most enjoyable things i've done in my full travel time away), and circled the main island of Viti Levu. Activites ticked include Billi-Billi rafting (although in my book [View Full Entry]

By K n C
March 11th 2007

Bula! (hello) From Fiji!

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Hi all you sexy jealous people!! Although this states Fiji I will continue the update from LA. We manage to blag ourselves a free ride with some drunk american lady to sunset boulevard on friday eve.. and before you parents start to worry it was in a cab share with another fellow traveller we had aquired along the way!! With every intention of contributing of course but it was paid as expenses by her company so quids in for us!! On recommendation from this nice drunk lady we ended up in a food joint, typical american, cowboy style the saddle ranch, [View Full Entry]

By rraaahhhbeano
January 24th 2007

Robinson Crusoe

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Dancing with fire

This morning we were met at the skylodge at 1045 for our 3 day trip to robinson crusoe island. The adventure started with a 1 hour coach trip.We were then met at a jetty in the middle of nowhere by boat which took us on a 3o min trip down river then out to sea. The closer i got to the island the more relaxed i became.On our arrival we had people singing to welcome us. We checked in and were given our bed numbers 32 and 33 'oh my god i thought how many people are in this dorm?' I've [View Full Entry]

By rraaahhhbeano
January 23rd 2007

Robinson Crusoe

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Beach

After breakfast Kate and i found ourselves a secluded spot on the beach we chilled for a while and done our swim/jog exercise again! how good are we...? after lunch i took a kayac out for about 1/2 an hour my god it was hard work on my arms! We both had a massage today which totally chilled me out. Tonight we were both up for a few drinks and a dance in 'pirates nightclub' alas this was not to be i got up and danced to 1 song and soon after that they put on loads of fijian music which [View Full Entry]

By rraaahhhbeano
January 22nd 2007

robinson crusoe

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Sunset
Beautiful

After a poor nights sleep being woken up by young americans coming and going all night i finally gave up after i heard the generator kick in at 6am! I was up and down on the beach in a hanging chair by 7am! Kate and I thought we'd do some exercise today so we swam around in the sea for 15 mins then we jogged up the beach for a bit nearly killed us and our arses and boobs were bouncin all over the place must have been a fantastic sight mabe a new world heritage site!!! This afternoon we went [View Full Entry]

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