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
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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.
COC appoints independent selection panels and panel to review the pay and allowances of constitutional office holders
The Constitutional Offices Commission has appointed panels to select the Supervisor of Elections and Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, and the independent det
Constitutional Offices Commission appoints Tribunal to investigate allegations against Qiliho
Prime Minister and the Chair of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka says pursuant to section 137(3)(a)(i) of the Constitution, the Commission considere
Constitutional Offices Commission recommends Barbara Malimali as Chair for Electoral Commission and Dr Emberson-Bain as a member
The Constitutional Offices Commission held their meeting yesterday where the members resolved to recommend to the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, the appointment of B
Constitutional Offices Commission meeting underway
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama have arrived at Suvavou House for the meeting of the Constitutional Offices Commission. Jon Apt
Cema Bolabola and Tupou Draunidalo join Constitutional Offices Commission
After the conclusion of the second meeting of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed that Cema Bolabola will be replacing Tanya W
This Constitution Day, we are celebrating every Fijian’s constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama joined various youth groups and staff of the Suva City Council at the Suva City Council Awareness clean-up program at the Suva Foreshore
Duavata Secondary School wins ‘Our Constitution Challenge’
Duavata Secondary School has won the ‘Our Constitution Challenge’ after their song on pledging to protect the planet and putting our constitutional right to
Chandra’s case before the Independent Legal Services Commission not called as the term of the Commissioner has ended
The case of former Electoral Commission Chairman and former lawyer Suresh Chandra was supposed to be called before the Independent Legal Services Commission early this mo
The Constitution is not looking at the rights of all Fijians if people continue to get left behind - Catanasiga
The Fiji Council of Social Services say the Constitution is not effectively looking after the rights of all Fijians if people who are most vulnerable are unable to access
It is important everyone understands the Bill of Rights and how it affects them - CCF
Citizens Constitutional Forum Chief Executive Officer Louchrisha Hussain says they hope the people of Fiji will reflect on their Constitution and why it is important for
Access to free education became a reality under the guidance of the 2013 Constitution - Saakshi Goundar
Year 13 student of Natabua High School, Saakshi Goundar who is one of the 6 winners of this year's “Our Constitution Challenge†says investment in education i
There is still a great sense of anxiety with resource owners - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says while they are celebrating Constitution Day today, they continue to express anxiety in terms of the protection of resource owners in F
I do not agree with politicians who say there is nothing to celebrate about our Constitution - Raj
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says he does not agree with some politicians that there is nothing to celebrate about the 2