Fiji is to remove the Union Jack from its national flag.
The Pacific nation, which has a population of around 858,000, gained independence from Britain in 1970.
Its Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said: "They are the symbols of the colonizer - Britain - a country with whom we are friends and will continue to be so."
"But they are not symbols that are relevant to any Fijian in the 21st century. And they should go," he added.
The current Fiji flag is light blue with the Union Jack and a shield with the cross of St George and a lion.
It also features a sugar cane, bananas, a palm tree and a dove of peace.
A government-selected panel will choose a new design - with plans to complete the process by October, when Fiji marks 45 years of independence.
The red and white Union Jack appears on the flags of several nations, as well as a handful of former British colonies.
One of those, New Zealand, is to hold a referendum in 2016 on whether to change their flag.
