Colony of Fiji

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History of Fiji

Timeline Discovery The rise and fall of Cakobau Colonial Fiji Fiji since 1970 Main article Constitutional crisis of 1977 Coups of 1987 Coup of 2000 Main article Timeline - Mutinies Aftermath - Allegations Mara deposed - Iloilo plot Investigations - Trials Court Martial - Military unrest Reconciliation Commission Main article Supporters - Opponents Qualified positions Military opposition Religious reaction Military-church relations Foreign reaction Crisis of 2005-2006 Main article Timeline Baledrokadroka incident Reaction Coup of 2006 Main article

The Colony of Fiji was established on the 10 October 1874, when Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the self-declared Tui Viti (King of Fiji) ceded Fiji to the British Crown. The 10th of October is celebrated not only as Fijian Independence Day, but also as Fijian Cession Day. After the cession of Fiji to Great Britain, Fiji was placed under the administration of the Governor of Fiji. The Colony of Fiji ended in 1970, when it was declared independent as the Dominion of Fiji.