Suva - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
The expat community is very large, with the Australians and Kiwis (New Zealand) being the big players. The Aussie HighCom has quarterly "sausage sizzles" (parties) and are fun to go to. I think overall the morale (as a whole) is good; people come to Fiji because it's Fiji and to take it slow. For the Americans, I would say the morale can change depending on the season. Being a small embassy people are usually working two - three desks, so stress levels (especially during transfer season) can be very high. For entry level officers they only get one R&R trip, so working two-three different desks with only one R&R could add to the stress level. - Oct 2018
Suva has a large expat community and they are very welcoming. Even though it's a small city and you're limited to the island, you can only be bored if you choose to be. Expats are mostly happy here, although every community has to have it's negative-Nellys hanging around... - Apr 2016
