Chaudhry says religion and State must remain separate
Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry says religion and the State must remain separate to protect Fiji's multiracial society from division, stressing that all people sh
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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
Constitution consultation process makes a mockery of democracy – NFP President
This constitutional consultation process is being rushed, and the manner in which it is being conducted is making a mockery of the principles of democracy. This has been
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
Sayed-Khaiyum urges Rabuka to stop Constitution Amendment Bill
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has urged Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka to stop the Constitution Amendment Bill from proceeding to its third reading,
Law Society supports term limit for PM and cabinet size to be 15
The Fiji Law Society supports the introduction of appropriate term limits for the office of Prime Minister, based on four-year parliamentary terms in the new Constitut
Vatukoula mine workers die before receiving full $25,000 compensation, with 63 beneficiaries still awaiting payments
More than 30 years of waiting for a resolution to the Vatukoula mine workers’ dispute has raised concerns over delays in the justice system, with Livai Boginivalu
Yabaki Jr raises concerns about power held by PM and AG
The design of the Constitution gives the Prime Minister and the Attorney General structural control over most of the bodies that are supposed to restrain them. This ha
Students want corporal punishment clause removed from Constitution Bill
Children should be disciplined with love and guidance rather than physical punishment, with two student leaders calling for the removal of the clause allowing lawful and
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
Fiji Law Society opposes extension of immunity, and says people are crying out for water, health centres and better roads
The Fiji Law Society is opposed to any future grant or extension of immunity from the date of commencement of the new Constitution (if a new one is adopted), as proposed
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
Nakasi youths call for extension of consultation period on Constitution Bill
Nakasi youths Arisi Tabuasei and Isikeli Waqa have called for the consultation period on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 to be extended, saying more time is needed
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
Nausori resident calls for Fiji to be declared a Christian nation and retention of immunity clause
Nausori resident Nitesh Chand is calling for Fiji to be declared a Christian nation, the Government to remove permit requirements for preaching the gospel openly througho
15-year-old raises concerns that moderate chastisement provision could expose children to further abuse
15-year-old Hosanna Waqairapoa is concerned that the provision on moderate chastisement in the Constitution Amendment Bill could allow teachers, fellow students and famil
Landowners must be consulted on constitutional changes affecting their land rights
iTaukei landowners must be properly informed and consulted before development projects proceed, with concerns raised over how the proposed constitutional amendments will
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
iTaukei should retain the name Fijian if they wish – Nand
Volivoli resident Henry Nand believes the iTaukei community should be allowed to retain the name Fijian if they wish, saying their identity and traditions should be
Ra villager calls for removal of FICAC and constitutional immunity provisions
A call for the removal of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) and the removal of immunity provisions has been made during consultations on the Cons
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