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Sport Meets Climate Diplomacy: Reflections from the UK/Fiji Climate Symposium 2026
The first UK/Fiji Climate Symposium 2026 was delivered by Fiji Society in partnership with the Fiji High Commission UK, Chevening Scholars, Liverpool City Council and Nutkhut. The symposium brought together government, academia, civil society, [...]
Rugby, Diplomacy and the Pacific: APPG for Fiji meets at Westminster
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fiji met at Westminster on Wednesday afternoon against a backdrop that gave the gathering particular resonance: Fiji's National Rugby Championships are being held in the United Kingdom for [...]
A Historic Day: Girmit Honoured in the Mother of Parliaments 14 May 2026
Today marks 147 years since the first indentured Indian labourers arrived in Fiji aboard the Leonidas - and for the first time, that history was honoured on the floor of the House of [...]
Marking History: Fiji Girmit Day Comes to London
For the first time, Fiji Girmit Day was marked in London — a city whose history is inseparable from the indenture system that carried over 60,000 men and women from India to Fiji [...]
UK/Fiji Climate Action Symposium 2026
Sport, Sustainability & Pacific Leadership Friday, 10 July 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Liverpool Town Hall, High St, Liverpool L2 3SW The Fiji Society (UK), in partnership with the Fiji High Commission UK, [...]
Fijian Veterans Invited to Join Remembrance Day Parade 2026
Fijian veterans across the United Kingdom have been invited to take part in this year's prestigious Remembrance Day Parade at Whitehall, marking a continued effort to recognise the longstanding [...]
Spring 2026 News
As the days grow longer and spring arrives, we have a packed edition of news to share with you — from a landmark moment in Parliament to exciting opportunities for the next generation [...]
Bridging Parliaments, Strengthening Democracy
Reflections on the Fijian Parliamentary Delegation's Visit to Westminster.
Fiji Rugby — Tier 1 Status & Summer Tests
This summer, Fiji takes centre stage on the world's greatest rugby platforms. For the inaugural World Rugby Nations Championship, the Flying Fijians have been confirmed as hosts for three historic Tier 1 fixtures [...]
Fiji Scholars Strengthen Global Partnerships through Parliamentary Engagement by Florence Ting
On Thursday, 26 February, a distinguished delegation of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars participated in a parliamentary engagement organised and personally led by Mr. Ajay Chhabra, Chair of The Fiji Society and Secretariat [...]
APPG for Fiji Officially Established
The Fiji Society UK is pleased to announce the formal establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fiji — a significant milestone for the Fijian community in the UK and for [...]
Ni sa Bula Vinaka: UK Fijian Business Events in Cirencester
The Fiji High Commission in London invites you to a series of exclusive networking events for UK-based Fijian-owned businesses at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester this February. Tanoa Session – Talanoa Dialogue Friday, [...]
Strengthening UK–Fiji Connections: A 2025 Reflection
As we begin 2026, the Fiji Society is focused on ideas, action, and connection. Over the past year, our work reached more than 250,000 people, strengthening people-to-people ties between the UK and Fiji. [...]
Fijian Chief Ro Veidovi’s Remains Return Home After Nearly 200 Years
After nearly two centuries, the remains of Fijian chief Ro Veidovi have been returned to his ancestral land in Rewa Province. Ro Veidovi, accused of killing a group of American traders in 1840, [...]
Celebrating Fiji in the UK: Your 2026 Events Calendar
An extraordinary year awaits the Fijian community across the United Kingdom. The Fiji High Commission London has unveiled a dynamic calendar showcasing business innovation, international diplomacy, sporting excellence, and cultural pride throughout 2026. [...]
Strengthening Fiji’s Global Partnerships: UK Engagements and Vatican Accreditation
Fiji’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Jovilisi Vualalai Suveinakama, recently undertook a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in London and the Vatican, underscoring Fiji’s active international outreach. In the United [...]
Welcoming the Fiji Chevening Scholars: Building Futures Through Partnership
The Fiji Society is proud to welcome the 2025/2026 Fiji Chevening Scholars and to recognise their outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to public service. Chevening Scholars represent some of the most [...]
A Westminster Encounter
Sureena Brackenridge MP for Wolverhampton and Kanbar Hossein‑Bor, British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji, connected in conversation , through the Fiji Society. Mr Kanbar Hossein‑Bor is a distinguished British diplomat and [...]
UK/FIJI International Creative Exchange Programme (ICEP) 2025
The inaugural UK-Fiji International Creative Exchange Programme (ICEP) 2025 successfully reached three towns and cities across the UK—Colchester, Aldershot, and Stafford—engaging over 500 people, including children and young people, through a diverse mix [...]
Remembering, Representing, and Being Seen: A Proud Moment for British Fijians
The British Fijian Veterans League (BFVL) was proud to take part in this year’s Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph, marking our second consecutive year marching and firmly establishing this as [...]
Fiji Makes a Landmark Trade Debut in the UK
Fiji celebrated a milestone this week with its very first trade exhibition in the United Kingdom, hosted at the Lensbury Hotel in London. The event marked an exciting step forward in strengthening trade [...]
From Service to Legacy
Fiji Society Supports Veteran Affairs at British High Commission Event Fiji Society was honoured to attend and speak at the recent British High Commission luncheon event in Suva, a buffet-style gathering that brought [...]
Historic Moment for Fiji in Westminster: Launch of a New APPG for Fiji
The Fiji Society was proud to take part in a Westminster reception this October, celebrating the connections between Fiji, the United Kingdom, and the broader international community. His Excellency President Naiqama Lalabalavu MBE [...]
Fijian Royal Marines Conquer the Great River Race 2025
Westminster Pier, September 2025 – The Fijian Royal Marines have successfully completed London’s Great River Race, rowing 21.6 miles along the Thames from Millwall to Richmond, and raising vital funds for [...]
Fiji’s Pride Shines in Women’s Rugby
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, hosted in England, has already delivered unforgettable moments. Fiji’s women brought their trademark flair, speed, and resilience to the tournament—showing the world that Pacific Island rugby is [...]
VJ 80 – British Fijian Veterans League
Last Friday, the British Fijian Veterans League attended the VJ Day commemoration at the National Memorial Arboretum. The King and Queen, the Prime Minister, the High Commissioner of Fiji, and many associates, veterans, [...]
The Bula Festival – A Taste of Fiji in the English Countryside
On 19th July, Aldershot – home of the British Army – came alive with colour, music, and community spirit for the fifth annual Bula Festival, the UK’s only Pacific-inspired celebration. A record 8,000 [...]
Fijian Royal Marines Launch Great River Race Mission at Bula Festival 2025
Aldershot, July 2025 – This year’s Bula Festival marked the launch of a historic first: Fijian Royal Marines will take part in London’s Great River Race on 20th September 2025, forging a powerful [...]
New British High Commissioner to Fiji
We are pleased to recognise the appointment of Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor as the UK’s next High Commissioner to Fiji. He will also serve as non-resident High Commissioner to Kiribati and Ambassador to the [...]
Honouring 146 Years of Girmit: The Chakki That Ground More Than Flour
Honouring 146 Years of Girmit: The Chakki That Ground More Than Flour On May 14, 2025, communities across the globe commemorated Girmit Day, marking 146 years since the arrival of the first indentured [...]
British Fijians in the Royal Marines Join the Great River Race – Building Bridges Between the Thames and The Rewa
The Fiji Society UK is proud to announce that British Fijians serving in the Royal Marines will be taking part in this year’s Great River Race, 20 Sept 2025 – a 21.6-mile rowing [...]
Heads of Mission – Dialogue
Fiji’s Heads of Missions Wrap Up Groundbreaking Dialogue in Suva: What’s Next for Diplomacy? A historic three-day meeting of Fiji’s Heads of Missions has just wrapped up in Suva, setting the stage [...]
Fiji’s New High Commissioner Marks Audience with His Majesty at Buckingham Palace
>On December 5, 2024, a significant diplomatic occasion was held at Buckingham Palace, as the new Fijian High Commissioner to the UK , Jovilisi Suveinakama presented his Letters of Commission to King Charles [...]
“Fiji at COP29: A Call for Climate Action Before It’s Too Late”
Island nations urge the world to move beyond promises and face the reality of climate change’s devastating impacts. The COP29 conference in Baku marked a critical moment for climate action, with Fiji playing [...]
British-Fijian Veterans Make Historic March at Remembrance Day Parade
On November 10, 2024, a powerful and historic moment unfolded at the National Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Whitehall, London, as British-Fijian veterans marched under their own distinct column at the Cenotaph for the [...]
Celebrating Fiji Day 2024 at Westminster Abbey and Marlborough House
Fiji Day 2024 was marked with great pride and enthusiasm in London, as the Fijian community gathered for a special service at Westminster Abbey, followed by a reception at Marlborough House. This year’s [...]
Reflecting on the Bula Festival 2024: Celebrating Culture and Community
The Bula Festival 2024 was a resounding success, and our community group was thrilled to play a significant role in this vibrant celebration of Fijian culture. This annual event, renowned for its rich [...]
The Bula Festival 2024: An Immersion in South Pacific Culture
Aldershot, UK– An audience of 6,000 attended the annual Bula Festival 2024. Organisers described it as the best event to date, attracting people from all over the UK and Europe. The most significant [...]
🎉 Today is the Bula Festival! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with fun, excitement, and community spirit. Don't miss out on all the incredible activities, live entertainment, and delicious food waiting for you. The best part? It's [...]
Banners up!
The vibrant banners for the Bula Festival 2024 in the UK have arrived and are being installed! These eye-catching banners guide you through the festival's diverse sections, from Arts and Crafts to Heritage [...]
SummerTime is BulaTime!
UK/FIJI 150 years of friendship - Nutkhut's latest partnership is built on passion, creativity and trust. Fiji is 10,000 miles away and the Bula Festival comes to our shores, our doors, with a [...]
Turquoise T’s and Shocking Pink Hibiscus!
Exciting news! Our vibrant and colourful Bula merch has arrived, bringing a splash of Pacific charm to the UK. This stunning range captures the essence of the turquoise sea, reflecting the serene and [...]
Marking out!
The Bula Festival planning team is a meticulous and organized group responsible for marking out the festival's layout. This team includes experts in logistics, event planning, and site management, all working together to [...]
Tangible links to our Culture
The Fiji Society is launching an initiative to map and document significant historical and cultural arti-facts from Fiji that are currently housed in museums and private collections in the UK. This effort aims [...]
Bula Festival – August 2024 – UK
The Bula Festival 2024 in Aldershot, Hampshire, UK, is a powerful beacon for the Fijian diaspora, often isolated thousands of miles from home. It serves as more than a cultural event; it's a [...]
Girmit to Permit
Prof K Singhal and the Welsh Government are leading the global discourse in ensuring Girmit becomes part of our national curriculum. Ajay Chhabra The "Girmit to Permit" conference, hosted at the Senedd in [...]
Fiji Appoints New UK High Commissioner
Fiji has appointed Jovilisi Vulailai Suveinakama as its new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The commissioning ceremony, officiated by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, took place today, 14 March, at the State House, [...]
The Bula Festival 2023
Bula Festival is a vibrant 3 day outdoor celebration of British Fijian Arts & Culture created by the British Fijian community. The Bula Festival will attract intergenerational families and audiences from the [...]
Marking Girmit Day
London February 2023 During his recent visit to London and Brussels in February 2023, Hon. Siromi Dokonivalu Turaga, Attorney General and Minister of Justice was presented with two recently produced Girmit publications. A [...]
Climate Change in Fiji: An Ominous Reality for Small Island States
Climate change is an escalating global crisis that knows no boundaries, affecting ecosystems and communities around the world. Among the most vulnerable are small island states like Fiji, where rising sea levels, extreme [...]
2 of the 212
In 1961, the British Armed Forces enlisted 200 men and 12 women from what was known as the Colony of Fiji. Photo above: The twelve young female British Army recruits and their chaperone [...]
Wealth alone won’t save countries from climate change
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Wealth alone will not shield economies from the impact of climate change, researchers said on Wednesday, urging governments to build flood defenses and early warning systems to stem [...]
How Fiji is Affected by Climate Change
Fiji—like its neighbours across the South Pacific—remains one of the smallest contributors to global carbon emissions, yet faces some of the most devastating consequences of extreme weather patterns. According to Fiji’s National Climate Change [...]
Critical Year ahead – Madrid 2019
Political leaders and climate diplomats are meeting in Madrid for two weeks of talks amid a growing sense of crisis. According to UN Secretary General António Guterres, "the point of no return is [...]
5 things you need to know!
1. We just had the Climate Action Summit in New York. How is COP25 different? The Climate Action Summit in September was the initiative of the UN Secretary-General to focus the attention of [...]
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