In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.
In addition to Prof. Rane and Swami Sanyuktanand, this year’s awardees include achievers from countries as diverse as Austria, Japan, the United States, and Guyana.
The island states have often relied on Australia and New Zealand to project their concerns and issues to the US because they have larger representations in Washington D.C. and because they are great friends.
"Regrettably, incidents like this can happen anywhere and Fiji is not immune. We, as always, remind tourists to exercise caution in nightclub areas and late at night."
The RFNS Timo, handed over to Fiji during a ceremony in Western Australia in November 2024, is expected to strengthen the nation's maritime security and border protection efforts.
“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”
