Fiji should remain a secular state - Reverend Yates
The Fiji Council of Churches has reaffirmed that Fiji should remain a secular state.This has been stressed by Reverend Doctor Bruce Yates of the Saint Andrew Presbyter
Tag: Constitution
Any attempt to delay the elections would be a self coup - Dialogue Fiji
Dialogue Fiji stresses that delaying elections in Fiji would trample upon the democratic rights of every Fijian citizen, Governments do not own their mandates and they bo
Students raise concerns over education and employment during the constitution talks
Concerns about whether Fiji's education system is preparing students for employment were among the issues raised during the Constitution Review Commission consultations h
Discipline is not about fear - Year 13 student calls for return of corporal punishment
Discipline is not about fear, it is about understanding consequences.This was the message from Year 13 student Ayush Ram of Penang Sangam High School, who called for the
Why should my marks go to someone else? Year 13 Kamil Muslim College challenges exam scaling
A student has challenged Fiji's exam scaling system, questioning why hardworking students should lose marks while also calling for greater safety and support for young pe
Constitution changes should benefit all Fijians - Nadi resident
A Nadi resident, Sitiveni Ratusawa told the Constitution Review Commission that any changes to Fiji's Constitution should benefit all citizens equally, while also c
Keep politics out of State owned enterprises – Baledrokadroka
State-owned enterprise board appointments should be based on merit, not political influence, as their decisions affect Fiji's economy.This was raised by Jimilai Baledroka
Questions raised on whether we are rushing with constitution review, Commission says they have time
With just a few weeks remaining for public consultations on the constitution review and questions being raised on whether Fiji is rushing through the process, the Constit
FEO needs more than $23M to conduct next elections, no budget for referendum as there is no legal framework - SOE
The Fijian Elections Office needs more than $23 million to conduct the next general elections based on the most recent general elections.Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mata
Constitution Review Commission hears fresh calls from Wainunu to scrap 2013 Constitution
Calls to remove the 2013 Constitution and bring back the 1997 Constitution continue to emerge during Constitutional Review Commission consultations, with concerns raised
Heavy agenda in final months of Coalition Govt, expect more delays - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Prime Minister should come out clean and state the real reason for deferring the municipal elections, and they hav
FEO yet to comment after PM's statement on Local Government elections may be put on hold
The Fijian Elections Office is yet to comment on the statement made today by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka that the government will reconsider whether the Local Gove
FTA calls for parents’ rights to be strengthened, stop overseas work recruitment and GCC to be recognise
The Fijian Teachers Association is recommending that children’s rights must not override parents’ rights, saying teachers are facing an uphill battle in sch
Local Government elections may be put on hold - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that the government will reconsider whether the Local Government elections will go ahead as scheduled in September, and he has hi
39 years since 1987 coup today, where to from here as we have reconciliation hearings and constitution consultations
On this day, 39 years ago, Fiji experienced the first military coup led by the then third ranked officer in the Royal Fiji Military Forces Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. A
Concerns raised on whether constitution review process is being rushed
Concerns have been raised on whether Fiji’s Constitution review process is being rushed, as the Constitution Review Commission confirms it has six months to comple
Oneata residents raise concerns over immunity clause in Constitution
Residents of Oneata in Lau are raising concerns over immunity provisions in Fiji’s Constitution, with some calling for the clause to be removed, saying it unfairly
Seruiratu calls for inclusive participation in Constitution review process
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says we need to respect the participation, the willingness, and the right to be heard for those that are making submissions to the
Sanatan Sabha calls for reforms on national identity, governance and ending coup immunity
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has called for significant constitutional changes, focusing on national identity, governance reforms, an end to coup immu
Rainbow Pride Foundation urges better enforcement of rights for LGBTIQ communities
The Rainbow Pride Foundation says Fiji’s Constitution must better reflect the dignity, equality and lived realities of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender
FWRM calls for end to immunity provisions and demands civilian govt control of military
In their submission to the Constitution Review Commission, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for an end to constitutional immunity provisions for future unco