82 years ago today, Allied Forces landed on Guadalcanal and in Florida Islands. The Guadalcanal Campaign lasted over 6 months, costing many lives. HC Tom Coward & Royal Navy's Captain Charles Maynard laid wreaths in memory of the brave who lost their lives during campaign.

Join our inaugural ‘UK in Australia’ Fantasy Premier League competition and take on British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell open to all Australian residents! Join below, create your team today and may the best manager win! bit.ly/3SKGqJb

Great to meet Lailanie Burnes, former Fijiana XV’s captain, last evening. We agreed the power of #sport, & in her case women's #rugby, in advancing #genderequality & #empowering women. Brian Jones, with the #WomensRugbyWorldCup in #England next year, we have a plan to hatch!

The UK has a proud humanitarian tradition. Our work with partners on the ground helps people facing crises wherever they are. Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay we say ‘thank you’ to humanitarian workers around the🌍 Fiji NDMO Fiji Red Cross Society Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 UN Humanitarian UNICEF Pacific Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and DM

The British Army 🇬🇧 Recruitment for Commonwealth Citizens is now Open! If you have the ambition of making a positive impact on a global scale, this is an invitation to join the ranks of one of the world's most respected military forces. Apply here: jobs.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/ap…

🌟 Update from #Samoa! 📷 We met with the British High Commission to discuss the UK FCDO-funded #ClimateFinance Access project. This SIDAR Program supports #SIDS in overcoming climate finance barriers to boost resilience and reduce CO2 emissions. 📷bit.ly/4csKLbf

Our support for Ukraine must be heard around the world. On Ukrainian Independence Day, 24 August, #MakeNoiseForUkraine to show your support. Join our campaign: gov.uk/government/new… #SlavaUkraini

Protecting Fiji's maritime domain is not just a matter of national security, it's crucial for economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and regional stability - a key message delivered at the Fiji 🇫🇯 Maritime Security Committee Conference today in Suva. (1/2)

Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs, with UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji and UK in Fiji, launched the Maritime Security Conference. Over the next two days, we'll address key issues like transnational crime and climate impacts on our Blue Pacific. #Workingforyou

We are supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo to tackle ongoing outbreaks of mpox and cholera. In partnership with UNICEF, the UK will provide £3.1 million to help the most affected communities.

The UK 🇬🇧 expresses our unwavering support, and acknowledges Ukraine’s sovereignty, courage and strength as they continue to fight for liberation from Russia’s occupation of their territory. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧 #StandWithUkraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський 🇺🇦

Wonderful to welcome Catherine West to Wellington on her first visit to New Zealand. A busy day of talks with 🇳🇿 counterparts on: 📈 Increasing trade 💡 Developing clean energy ⛴️ Supporting security in the Pacific

After earthquakes & tsunami warnings, its good to be in #Tonga with my colleagues Brian Jones & Philip Malone. #PacificIslandForum #transformativeresillientpasifiki #buildbacknow

At the Pacific Community reception this evening, an honour to meet #Tongan Prime Minister The Hon Hu'akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni & to team up with 🇦🇺 Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, Ewen McDonald 🇦🇺 & Austrian colleague HE Elisabeth Koegler. Philip Malone & Brian Jones with me.

Honoured to meet HRH Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, The Crown Prince of Tonga, & his wife, HRH Sinaitakala Fakafanua. The 🇬🇧 #RoyalFamily plays a part in international events we host, the Royal Household of #Tonga 🇹🇴 does likewise. Their support adds to the occasion. #PacificIslandForum.

Great to have 🇬🇧 Minister for the #IndoPacific Catherine West in #Tonga for the #PacificIslandForum to lead our delegation. The day began with a team photo with UK in Tonga & UK in Fiji colleagues outside Philip Malone's Residence. Its been action packed. Check out my posts to come.

Are you about to start your #Chevening journey? #CheveningSMA Sidhant Maharaj has some great tips for you ✍️ ‘This year will pass quickly, but the experiences you gain will shape your future in profound ways. Be proactive in seeking out opportunities and make the most of this

Vinaka vakalevu UK in Fiji & College of Policing for the delivery of the 8-week International Leadership Training for 92 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ at the emerging, middle and executive levels. 🙏 the support and enduring partnership with the UK Police. Read more 👇 police.gov.fj/view/3128