Tagicakibau calls for social media ban for children aged 16 years and under
Tailevu resident Leone Tagicakibau is calling for children aged 16 and under to be banned from using social media platforms, including TikTok, to protect them from negati
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Tavua resident calls for amendments to land return provisions in Constitution Amendment Bill
All land acquired for public purposes, including land acquired before the 2013 Constitution came into force, should be returned to iTaukei landowners when it is no longer
PM confirms the next general elections will be held under the current electoral system and by Feb 6th 2027
With some creating confusion by saying that the general elections will not be held during the required legal timeline under the 2013 Constitution, and uncertainties surro
Divert funds on re-instating the Senate for something useful that will benefit the people - Vuki
A call not to re-instate the Senate was made during the Constitution (Amendment) Bill consultation at Lawai Village in Sigatoka, where it was recommended that funds to se
Our laws are too lenient towards offenders, bring back laws for hanging for serious offenders – Lawai villager
An 85-year-old villager from Lawai in Sigatoka has called on the Joint Special Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to reintroduce the death penalty for those w
Ba businessman lodges cyberbullying complaint against Bainivalu, Minister denies intent to ridicule
Ba business owner Sevanaia Levuidali says he has lodged a complaint against Minister for Fisheries Alitia Bainivalu, accusing her of cyberbullying after she posted a vide
Rakiraki farmer calls for up to one year of public consultations on Constitution Bill
Rakiraki farmer Hazrat Ali is calling for public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill, to be extended by six months to one year to give more Fijians, particul
Ba business owner questions if public views will change Constitution Bill
Ba business owner Sevanaia Levuidali believes submissions made to the Joint Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 may not influence the proposed changes, qu
Ligabalavu calls for review of Fijian identity and Christianity in Constitution
We must be able to discuss our national identity alongside the unique history, culture, customs, traditions and rights of the iTaukei people while respecting the identiti
Ba contributes significantly to Fiji's economy but lacks political power – Lewaqai
The province of Ba contributes significantly to Fiji's economy but lacks political representation, and it is time for the wealth generated from the province's resources t
Vosarogo attacks Sayed-Khaiyum after comment that PM made blunder regarding FEO determining timing of election
Lands Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo has asked where was Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's legal expertise when he disqualified himself from Parliament after Sayed-Khaiyum said in a fac
Why is there a rush to change the Constitution - Ashneel Sudhakar
The proposed 2026 Constitution could face the same criticism as the 2013 Constitution if it is rushed through without sufficient time for consultation and review.Former F
Former Lautoka Mayor calls for protection of iTaukei rights while supporting recognition of Fiji as a Christian State
Former Lautoka Mayor Kenneth Low has called for the protection of iTaukei rights, culture and traditions in the Constitution and has also expressed his support for recogn
Remove immunity provisions to prevent future coups – Nata
Josefa Nata who was sentenced to life in prison for treason after the 2000 coup led by George Speight and later pardoned after 23 years, is calling on the Parliame
SODELPA warns proposed constitutional changes could delay elections by up to 12 months
The Social Democratic Liberal Party is raising concerns that proposed changes to Fiji's Constitution, could allow Parliament's term to be extended by up to 12 months duri
Fiji Constitution Hub launched to help people access critical information on Constitution
People will now have easier access to critical information and documents on Fiji’s constitutional review process, with the launch of the Fiji Constitution Hub aime
Calls for constitutional reform consultations to be extended by 6 months to a year
Calls have been made for the consultation period on Fiji's proposed constitutional reforms to be extended by at least six months to a year to ensure meaningful participat
PM assures public their views on Constitution Bill will be considered
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured members of the public that their submissions on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be considered by the Special Commit
If we are all equal in the eyes of God, why change that in the Constitution - Kumar
If the Bible says we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord, why are we changing that in the Constitution.This question was raised by Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industr
University of Fiji Law students urge Govt to abandon Constitution Amendment Bill
The University of Fiji and its law students have urged the Government to abandon the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, raising concerns about its drafting, human rights p
Namara representative calls for GCC recognition, provincial Senate representation and removal of FICAC
The Mata-ni-Tikina of Namara, Sekaia Mua, is calling for the Great Council of Chiefs to be formally recognised under the proposed constitutional changes, provincial repre