Constitution seeks to reflect people’s voices - Naivalurua
The Constitution is a supreme document that seeks to reflect the people's voices and provides a framework from which nationhood exists and develops. Minister for Polic
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Radrodro urges MPs to vote for amendment to Constitution
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is urging Members of Parliament to support the review of the 2013 Constitution, and the necessary amendments to have the document re
Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution defeated
Coalition government's Bill to Amend the 2013 Constitution.
This is not merely a legal or political exercise - Kamikamica
This is not merely a legal or political exercise, it is a matter of national identity, governance, and the preservation of democratic principles. This was highlighted
Seruiratu against how Constitution is being amended
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is a need for constitutional review but they are against how it is being done by the government. While speaking aga
Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma opposes Constitution Amendment Bill
Opposition Member of Parliament, Rinesh Sharma has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he wants to know the exact content that the Government wants to amend.
Proposed Code of Conduct law coming soon for public office holders
A Code of Conduct law applicable to the President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, holders of offices, members of commissions,
Code of Conduct Bill 2025 to be debated in Parliament next month
The Code of Conduct Bill 2025 will be debated in Parliament next month. The Bill was tabled this morning in Parliament by Attorney General Graham Leung, citing Standin
Over 5,000 more students transition to secondary school this year - Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says retaining children in school has been a major target for the Ministry but they have seen a major increase in student intake fro
RFMF must never again be used as a political tool - Tikoduadua
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces must never again be used as a political tool and our democracy must never again be undermined by those in positions of power. Thos
Speaker of Parliament highlights conflict in Constitution’s amendment provisions
Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko says in his view, there appears to be an inherent inconsistency and conflict between the provisions of Section 159(2)(c) of the Cons
Dissent in Opposition as Kirpal to file complaint over 'snake' remark, chamber entry denial
There is dissent in the Opposition Group of 16 Bloc as member Sanjay Kirpal who voted for the motion to suspend Standing Order to allow for the tabling of the Constitutio
Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to change the requirement for the 75 perc
It is time for the church not just to preach but to act – Naivalurua
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says the church is a powerful ally in the fight against drugs as it is already weaponised and has the arsenal to fight the war of e
4 from the Group of 17 may support Constitution amendment
There are indications that 4 MPs from the Group of 17 independents in the Opposition may support the coalition government's Bill to Amend the Constitution. Prime Minis
Fiji’s health indicators stagnant or lower than low middle-income countries – World Bank report
While Fiji has graduated from a low middle income country to a high middle-income country, our health status indicators has remained stagnant and has not improved in the
Drivers will lose their livelihood and license if they test positive for drugs - Tuisawau
People will lose their livelihood and their licenses if they test positive for drugs when applying for Public Service Vehicle license or applying for their driving tests
We should not fear making changes to the Constitution - Leung
We should not fear discussing or making changes to the constitution. This has been highlighted by Attorney General Graham Leung while responding to the President Ratu
Govt working on solidifying Fiji as trade, investment, logistics, medical and tech hub of the Pacific - Kamikamica
Our prudent policies, pro-business approach and commitment to fiscal discipline have positioned Fiji very well to solidify its position as a trade, investment, aviation,
Urgent action needed to combat rising HIV cases in the maritime islands – Ditoka
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Sakiasi Ditoka is concerned about the growing intersection between HIV transmission and the use of illicit drugs as it threate
1,500 new rooms under construction to address room shortage in tourism sector – Gavoka
As Fiji faces a shortage of rooms in the tourism sector, between this year and the next, there will be about 1,500 new rooms under construction, while another 2,000 rooms