FMA Town Hall on Constitution Bill at 7pm this Thursday at FNU Nasinu
With days to go for the final parliamentary vote to be taken on the Constitution Amendment Bill, the Fijian Media Association will host a special FMA Town Hall Forum in N
Tag: 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill
Coalition lacked numbers to amend Constitution in 2022, Balawa questions SODELPA’s opposition to Bill
The Coalition Government did not have enough parliamentary votes to amend the 2013 Constitution after the 2022 general elections, with People’s Alliance General Se
Failure of Constitution Bill could lead to dismantling of the Coalition Government - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the failure of the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 could lead to the dismantling of the Coalition Government, with political parties
SODELPA will not support third reading of Constitution (Amendment) Bill
The Social Democratic Liberal Party have made their stand that they will not support the third reading of the Constitution Amendment Bill in its current form.The decision
High Court dismisses Ketan Lal’s application to halt Constitution Amendment Bill process
The processes in relation to the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 will continue as the Suva High Court has dismissed independent MP Ketan Lal’s application for int
Kamikamica challenges critics to identify racist provisions in proposed Constitution
The proposed Constitution is not racist, and anyone who believes it is, should identify the specific provisions, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, C
High Court to rule tomorrow on Ketan Lal’s application for interim orders to halt the progress of the Constitution Bill
High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will deliver his judgement at 2.15pm today on independent MP Ketan Lal’s application for interim orders to halt the progress
Differing opinions on Constitution Amendment Bill are healthy – Tikoduadua
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says people have differing views on the Constitution Amendment Bill, and such discussions are healthy before Parli
SODELPA seeks clarification on proposed constitutional changes affecting GCC
The Social Democratic Liberal Party is calling on the Parliamentary Special Select Committee reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill to clarify how the proposed c
Tagicakibau calls for social media ban for children aged 16 years and under
Tailevu resident Leone Tagicakibau is calling for children aged 16 and under to be banned from using social media platforms, including TikTok, to protect them from negati
Tavua resident calls for amendments to land return provisions in Constitution Amendment Bill
All land acquired for public purposes, including land acquired before the 2013 Constitution came into force, should be returned to iTaukei landowners when it is no longer
PM confirms the next general elections will be held under the current electoral system and by Feb 6th 2027
With some creating confusion by saying that the general elections will not be held during the required legal timeline under the 2013 Constitution, and uncertainties surro
Divert funds on re-instating the Senate for something useful that will benefit the people - Vuki
A call not to re-instate the Senate was made during the Constitution (Amendment) Bill consultation at Lawai Village in Sigatoka, where it was recommended that funds to se
Our laws are too lenient towards offenders, bring back laws for hanging for serious offenders – Lawai villager
An 85-year-old villager from Lawai in Sigatoka has called on the Joint Special Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to reintroduce the death penalty for those w
Ba businessman lodges cyberbullying complaint against Bainivalu, Minister denies intent to ridicule
Ba business owner Sevanaia Levuidali says he has lodged a complaint against Minister for Fisheries Alitia Bainivalu, accusing her of cyberbullying after she posted a vide
Rakiraki farmer calls for up to one year of public consultations on Constitution Bill
Rakiraki farmer Hazrat Ali is calling for public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill, to be extended by six months to one year to give more Fijians, particul
Ba business owner questions if public views will change Constitution Bill
Ba business owner Sevanaia Levuidali believes submissions made to the Joint Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 may not influence the proposed changes, qu
Ligabalavu calls for review of Fijian identity and Christianity in Constitution
We must be able to discuss our national identity alongside the unique history, culture, customs, traditions and rights of the iTaukei people while respecting the identiti
Ba contributes significantly to Fiji's economy but lacks political power – Lewaqai
The province of Ba contributes significantly to Fiji's economy but lacks political representation, and it is time for the wealth generated from the province's resources t
Vosarogo attacks Sayed-Khaiyum after comment that PM made blunder regarding FEO determining timing of election
Lands Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo has asked where was Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's legal expertise when he disqualified himself from Parliament after Sayed-Khaiyum said in a fac
Why is there a rush to change the Constitution - Ashneel Sudhakar
The proposed 2026 Constitution could face the same criticism as the 2013 Constitution if it is rushed through without sufficient time for consultation and review.Former F