Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji, led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. A new constitution enacted in 1997 was more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a civilian-led coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military coup led by Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who initially appointed himself acting president. In January 2007, BAINIMARAMA was appointed interim prime minister.
West Side Water Sports, a PADI Gold Palm International Resort Association member, is based at Nanuya Island Resort, in the Yasawa Island Group in Fiji.
Scuba diving with sharks and mantas in Central Fiji, Fiji's Big Fish Capital. Exclusive, adventures, educating scuba diving trips in small individual groups to the Lomaiviti reefs. PADI diving instruction.
Taveuni Estates or Soqulu Plantation, Waiyevo 999999, Taveuni, FIJI ISLANDS
(Dive Center, Dive Training Agency)
Taveuni Dive has over 36 years experience in the diving industry. The dive centre, conveniently situated on Taveuni Estates is only a 15 minute boat ride from of Taveuni's world famous dive sites in the Somosomo Straits. The Great White Wall and Rainbow Reef sytem to mention a few.
Situated on Qamea Island. Our exclusive and exotic property offers some of the best diving in the Taveuni, Qamea and Matagi area. Dive trips offered to the world renowned Great White Wall. Dive the exciting outer reef wall dives - Noels Wall and Golden Dream.