Official Twitter account of the British High Commission in 🇫🇯. Follow us and High Commissioner
@BrianJJonesUK
to learn more about our work in the Pacific 🌏
We are flying the Ukrainian flag 🇺🇦 in solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.
The United Kingdom stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked attack on freedom and democracy. We
#StandwithUkraine
The
@ukinfiji
hosted a special event with
@rainbowpridefi1
and our friends at the launch of SOGIESC Handbook for Parliamentarians.
#UKforAll
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Click below to view/download the handbook:
Last week, Foreign Secretary
@DavidLammy
spoke with Sir David Attenborough about the importance of looking after the natural world.
In his speech today, he put that principle at the centre of the UK’s foreign policy.
In this moment of deepening global conflict, the world is looking to the United Nations Security Council more than ever to provide leadership for peace.
The UK will always play its part in fulfilling this – we have returned our country to responsible global leadership.
#UNGA79
Launching the SOGIESC Handbook for Parliamentarians is the British High Commissioner of Fiji, Dr Brian Jones. CEO and Founder of Rainbow Pride Foundation Isikeli Vulavou gave insights about the Handbook.
Delighted to attend the successful launch of the SOGIESC Handbook for Parliamentarians tonight. Many thanks to
@UKinFiji
for hosting this important event. Honored to see the collaboration with
@RainbowPrideFJ
and partners in action!
#HumanRights
#Inclusion
#LGBTQ
#Blog
Navigating Fiji's Maritime Future: Safety First in the Blue Pacific.
In partnership with the
@FCDOGovUK
, the
@UNDP
is working with
@FijiGovernment
key maritime security institutions to strengthen the country’s maritime security from remote-island communities.
In our latest blog for
#WorldMaritimeDay
,
@ukinfiji
,
@homeaffairsfj
and
@UNDP
discuss Fiji's 🇫🇯 rich maritime heritage. To fully appreciate Fiji’s maritime present and future, we must first understand its deep nautical past.
Read more 👇
Pleasure to welcome my European colleague and ally Amb. Le Saos leading a growing 🇫🇷 team here. As maritime nations we have much in common with our
#BluePacific
partners. For us all, climate security must underpin 🌏security. Bienvenue à notre nouvelle collègue!
@FCDOGovUK
As part of the plan to digitise the border, physical immigration documents are being replaced with
#eVisas
.
If you prove your rights with a BRP, BRC or a passport containing a visa vignette or ink stamp, then go to to find out what you need to do.
The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents with digital proof of immigration status called an
#eVisa
.
🚨 If you use a BRP, BRC or visa vignette in your passport to prove your rights in the UK 🇬🇧, go to to find out what you need to do.
8 businesses were awarded the Drua Innovation Small Grant Scheme 2.0; an initiative supporting sustainable development in Fiji, focusing on innovation implemented by
@taukeitrustfund
. This is supported by
@dfat
🇦🇺,
@koicafiji
🇰🇷,
@MFATNZ
🇳🇿,
@Sida
🇸🇪, &
@ukinfiji
🇬🇧.
Update from 1 RGR in Fiji :
Ex CARTWHEEL is now in its 2nd week. Soldiers from Tonga, France, Fiji, USA and Australia have been taught jungle warfare skills, rappelling and live fire including explosive methods of breaching 💥
🇫🇯🇬🇧🇹🇴🇺🇲🇫🇷🇦🇺
#CARTWHEEL
#IndoPacific
@ukinfiji
#Update
📣⤵️
The British High Commission in Suva, will be closed on Monday 16th September 2024 in observance of Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday.
Normal operations will resume on Tuesday 17th September 2024.
🚑Knowledge saves lives! Ahead of World
#FirstAid
Day, join us in spreading awareness on essential skills. This week
@UKinFiji
colleagues completed first aid training! It’s crucial to know how to act in emergencies. Big thanks to
@FijiRedCross
for sharing their skills & knowledge