NFP will not support Constitution Bill in third reading, MPs issued directive
The National Federation Party has taken a firm stand that its MPs will vote against the Constitution Amendment Bill in its third reading in Parliament next week.Pa
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Lau supports Constitution Bill and Fijian for indigenous people
The Vanua ko Lau has expressed its support for the Constitution Amendment Bill, while also proposing two changes to the Constitution during its submission to the Parliame
Is the support of 35 or 36 MPs needed for Constitution Bill to get the green light?
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko is yet to confirm what is the total number of MPs needed to get the Constitution Amendment Bill passed as two-thirds of 53 MPs is 3
My people in Uciwai don't have water“ Dutt calls for basic services before Constitution changes
You all have water in front of those tables. My people don't have water and I'm here fighting for basic rights.Those are the words of Ria Dutt, a former MP in the 2026 Fi
Talk on facts and do not be inflammatory - Kamikamica tells Riyaz
Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has called on former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to base his comments on facts and avoid making inflammat
Kamikamica defends Constitution Bill process amid concerns over rushed timeline, NFP confirms it will not support Bill if current timeline remains
Concerns continue to be raised over the time given to the public to understand the proposed changes made to the Constitution Amendment Bill and Deputy Prime Minister M
Extending immunity until 2027 in Constitution Bill is a typo and will be changed - Kamikamica
Immunity will not be extended until the first sitting of the new Parliament following the next general elections because of a typing error in the Constitution Amendment B
Radrodro encourages Gavoka to work on delivering according to the wishes of SODELPA members and citizens of Fiji
SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro stresses that asthe Party Leader, like SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka, he is bound to the supreme authority of the party which is their gen
11 days not enough for Fijians to understand proposed Constitution changes – Vuki
Ordinary Fijians cannot be expected to understand complex constitutional changes in just 11 days, and need more time to make informed submissions on proposals that could
Kadavu wants 2013 Constitution removed - Ratu Jona Bainivalu
Consultations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill in Kadavu concluded today with the chiefs of the province making one submission on Kadavu's consolidated views on the p
Civil Society Alliance for Democracy calls for constitution vote to be deferred and consultation for 6 months
The Civil Society Alliance for Democracy has condemned the rushed and deeply inadequate process through which the People’s Alliance Party-led Government is seeking
You caused the most damage to the military - Gauna tells Rabuka
A member of the public, who was junior to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during their secondary school days at Queen Victoria School, has told Rabuka that he caused the m
Give us proper infrastructure, water, sanitation and electricity regardless of who is in government – Cakacaka
People need proper infrastructure, reliable water and electricity supply, and adequate sanitation, regardless of who is in government.This was the stern message by Judy C
Apostles Fellowship International calls for Constitution to prohibit legal recognition of same-sex marriage and definition of marriage
The Apostles Fellowship International has called on the Joint Special Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to include a constitutional provision defining marria
Emotional Singh questions why Indo-Fijians are being made to feel like second-class citizens
An emotional Sarina Singh of Savusavu has questioned why Indo-Fijians are being made to feel like second-class citizens in their own country despite their generations of
Fiji must address HIV and drug crisis while ensuring ordinary iTaukei voices are heard
Fiji must urgently address the growing concerns over HIV and drug-related issues, with stronger community support and greater efforts to reach those affected.This was hig
FMA Town Hall on Constitution Bill at 7pm tonight 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
Constitution Bill Public Consultation
This in-depth coverage brings together stories, views and concerns raised during public consultations on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 held across Fiji. F
All races must have equal constitutional rights, Maharaj questions Rabuka's reasons for proposed changes
The rights of all races must be protected under the Constitution, with a submitter questioning Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's reasons for the proposed changes during th
Nunnink calls for Constitution Bill process to be delayed and FICAC to be retained
Aren Nunnink has called for more time to be given to the public to consider the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, while raising serious concerns over the omissio
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