Elections may be earlier than September - PM

Fiji may hold elections earlier than September next year.

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who is currently in Papua New Guinea hinted this in at a dinner held last night by the Fijian community.

However, he said this may happen if the draft constitution is completed early and everything goes according to plan.

Permanent Secretary for Information Sharon Smith-Johns confirmed that the Prime Minister hinted this but has not made any promises.

According to the draft constitution, Fiji will have elections no later than September 2014.


Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa