Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has said that the country is set to change its national flag as its colonial symbols are no longer relevant. Fiji was colonised by Britain in 1874 and gained independence on Oct 10, 1970.The Pacific island country`s current national flag incorporates the British Union Jack and a colonial shield and has been used since its independence. The Pacific island country is expected to hoist the new national flag on Oct 10, 2015, the 45th anniversary of its independence.
Fiji set to change its national flag
