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Fiji Timeline

  • Abel Tasman Becomes the first man to explore the islands

    Abel Tasman Becomes the first man to explore the islands
  • Suva, the capital of Fiji is sold to an Austrailian company

    Suva, the capital of Fiji is sold to an Austrailian company
  • Fiji becomes a part of the british colony

    Fiji becomes a part of the british colony
  • Fiji becomes independent as Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara becomes Prime Minister

    Fiji becomes independent as Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara becomes Prime Minister
  • Mara's 17 year streak of Prime Minister ends as Indian group led by Bavadra wins the election

    Mara's 17 year streak of Prime Minister ends as Indian group led by Bavadra wins the election
  • Sitiveni Rabuka becomes the new Prime Minister of Fiji

    Sitiveni Rabuka becomes the new Prime Minister of Fiji
  • Premier held hostage, Speight makes himself acting Premier

    Premier held hostage, Speight makes himself acting Premier
  • Fiji suspended from commonwealth

    Fiji suspended from commonwealth
  • Speight arrested

    Speight arrested
  • Amnesty International calls on the government in Fiji to withdraw soldiers from police duties, citing several allegations of torture against civilians under arrest.

    Amnesty International calls on the government in Fiji to withdraw soldiers from police duties, citing several allegations of torture against civilians under arrest.