11 January, 2026, 8:42 am Central - 25°C Rain

Miss Hibiscus Queens visit Parliament

Miss Hibiscus Queens visit Parliament

By Nilufa Buksh
26/09/2025

As part of their official engagements, the Queens of the Hibiscus Festival 2025 visited Fiji’s Parliament today to learn about parliamentary processes, symbols, and heritage.

The visit included a guided walk-through of how Parliament operates, explanations of roles such as questions, debates and committee work, and emphasis on the significance of the mace, which symbolizes the authority of Parliament and must be present for sittings.

viber-image-2025-09-26-09-33-16-167

While speaking to fijivillage News, Miss Unique Rubber Stamp, Temalesi Tuiwalese says the experience was very enlightening, noting that the tour gave the Queens deeper insight into how citizens can attend and observe Parliament in action.

She also shares her aspiration to represent the people of Fiji in Parliament in the future, should the opportunity arise.

The queens were also showcased artifacts, including historical records and ceremonial items, giving the Queens a deeper perspective of Fiji’s legislative heritage.

The event concluded with a walk around the parliamentary chambers and displays.

FEATURE NEWS
People’s Alliance calls for genuine consultations on electricity price increase
The People’s Alliance Party is calling on the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to fix the way public consultations on the proposed electri...
2 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
FNPF to hold Annual Members Forum next month in Suva, Nadi and Labasa
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be holding its Annual Members Forum next month in Suva, Nadi and Labasa, and they are urging members to attend, ...
15 hours ago

Flood-hit Naria residents call for urgent survey; council says work underway
Concerned residents of Naria in Rakiraki are calling for an urgent survey to address flooding issues that occur during heavy rain due to blocked ...
15 hours ago

Suva Magistrates Court grants bail to two men charged in alleged tender scam
Two men who were charged in relation to an alleged tender scam have been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.Ripon Baral is charged by the ...
15 hours ago

X faces possible UK ban after AI tool Grok creates fake sexual images of females
The UK government has warned that Elon Musk’s social media platform X could be blocked if it doesn't follow online safety rules.This comes after ...
18 hours ago

WAF carrying out preparatory works to fix sewage spill in Laucala Beach
The ongoing sewage spill from the manhole at the back entrance of a supermarket at Laucala Beach has been caused by a severe collapse of the ...
20 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
9 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
20 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
20 days ago

TOP