Many ways to skin a cat - Rabuka
There are many ways to skin a cat. That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka as the Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution was defeated in parliament late la
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FTUC supports efforts to amend the Constitution - Anthony
The Fiji Trades Union Congress supports the coalition government’s efforts to amend the 2013 Constitution. FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony says while the
If this amendment passes, the people will lose their voice, and politicians will take power - Lal
This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijian
Commission concerned about alleged attempted abduction of 12 yr old girl in Suva on Ash Wednesday
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is deeply concerned about the safety of our children following a recent incident involving the attempted abductio
Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution defeated
Coalition government's Bill to Amend the 2013 Constitution.
What are you trying to change in the 2013 Constitution: Ketan Lal asks Govt
Opposition member Ketan Lal is questioning the Government on what exactly are they trying to change in the 2013 Constitution or are they simply looking to consolidate pow
Prof. Prasad reassures people that Constitution review will bring unity and inclusivity
As Fiji is undertaking steps to review and amend the 2013 Constitution, Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has reassured the people that the Constitution will b
2013 Constitution needs to be reviewed —Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Co
Constitution Amendment Bill may be tabled in March
There is a possibility that the Constitution Amendment Bill could be tabled in Parliament in the March sitting as awareness sessions have concluded. This has been con
Consultations begin on proposed process for amendments to the 2013 Constitution
Preliminary consultations to amend two sections of the 2013 Constitution relating to requirements to amend the Constitution, namely Section 159 and 160 have begun. The
Talks start on constitution review but sessions not open to the media
The Attorney General’s Office is having closed door discussions on constitutional amendments with some stakeholders, and the media did not get any invitation to co
Rabuka confident of securing 75% votes in Parliament for constitutional review
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is confident to get the required 75 percent of the votes in Parliament when the time comes for the constitutional review and Truth and Reco
Cabinet approves measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution
Cabinet has approved measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution, and a Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the Constitution will be finalised
GCC members hope for a review of the 2013 Constitution
The Great Council of Chiefs hopes that the 2013 Constitution will be reviewed after the Solicitor General updated the members in today’s meeting that removing laws
What are the proposed changes to the Constitution?
Some people are starting to feel uncertain on what parts of the 2013 Fijian Constitution will be changed and they want an inclusive process as they feel sections like all
Talanoa and full disclosure needed on what happened from 1987 before any process to amend 2013 Constitution - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu is making the call for a comprehensive talanoa, with full disclosure of what has really transpired in Fiji in the various events
Fiji Constitution is probably the hardest to change in the world – Prof. Regan
The Fiji Constitution is impossible to change and probably the hardest to change in the world than some communist countries and there are several aspects of the 2013 cons
Constitution should be reviewed to remove its perceived connection to a political party - Naupoto
Independent MP and former Army Commander, Viliame Naupoto says the 2013 Constitution should be reviewed as soon as practically possible, and while speaking as a former Ar
A wholesale change of the 2013 Constitution is needed – Prof. Regan
Australian National University Professor of Constitutional Law Anthony James Regan says a wholesale change of the 2013 Constitution is needed. While responding to a qu
MP Naupoto to lend his voice to the call for a review of the 2013 Constitution in End of the Week Statement in parliament
A major development is expected this Friday as Independent Member of Parliament and former Army Commander, Viliame Naupoto is expected to make an End of the Week Statemen
Govt can look at legal avenues to challenge the 2013 Constitution – Prof. Regan
The Government can look at legal avenues to amend the 2013 Constitution as it was imposed by the military regime and the people were not consulted on its implementation.