Abel Tasman Becomes the first man to explore the islands
Suva, the capital of Fiji is sold to an Austrailian company
Fiji becomes a part of the british colony
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
Sitiveni Rabuka becomes the new Prime Minister of Fiji
Premier held hostage, Speight makes himself acting Premier
Fiji suspended from commonwealth
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.
