FCOSS strongly supports secular state
The Fiji Council Of Social Services strongly supports secular state in the 2013 Constitution which protects all faiths while ensuring social welfare remains inclusive and
Tag: Constitution
Commission not drafting new Constitution - CRC Chair
Chair of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Ratumaiyale Valenitabua, has made it clear that they are not looking to introduce a new Constitution for Fiji.While
Christian God should be recognized in the Constitution - Sole founder
The reason God—specifically the Christian God should be recognized in the Constitution is foundational to Fiji’s identity.This was shared by Semi Tukana the
Soqosoqo Vakamarama calls for Christian State, indigenous primacy
Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei has highlighted deep tensions and a strong belief in the link between indigenous identity, historical ownership, and is calling for a return t
ODPP calls for removal of AG from DPP appointment process
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is calling for the removal of the Attorney General from the consultation process in the Director’s appointment
FICAC proposes removal of AG, Parliament oversight and whistleblower in constitutional reforms
Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika has made a submission to remove the Attorney General as the reporting authority for FICAC and for either the Judicial Services Comm
Anthony calls for common identity, not division
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony says there should be no division along racial lines when discussing national identity in Fiji.While speaking
Police seek constitutional amendments for use of force, warrantless searches and armouries
The Fiji Police Force is proposing the strengthening of police independence in the Constitution by ensuring the Commissioner is operationally autonomous and not bound
FTUC wants unionists to be allowed to contest elections, and raises concerns over military role and coup immunity in Constitution
The Fiji Trades Union Congress wants unionists to be allowed to contest the general elections, and has also raised concerns about the 2013 Constitution which gives the Re
NFP supports 'Fijian' as our common identity or nationality - Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the NFP totally supports 'Fijian' as our common identity or nationality because it inculcates pride and patr
Chief Justice proposes JSC nominee system and review of judges retirement age
The proposal to allow the Chief Justice and Court of Appeal President to appoint nominees to the Judicial Services Commission when needed is being put forward as part of
Justice Mataitoga raises concerns over political influence within the justice system
President of the Fiji Court of Appeal, Justice Isikeli Mataitoga has raised concerns about possible political influence within the justice system during submissions on co
Roko Tui Bau believes ‘Fijian’ can be a name that includes all of us equally
I believe our national identity should reflect the biblical principle that we are one people, without partiality. Just as Scripture teaches that there is neither Jew
NGO Coalition concerned about GCC's proposals for constitution change
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights and their allies have stressed that the recent proposals by the Great Council of Chiefs to the Constitution Review Commission have no
GCC submission relegates non-iTaukei to second-class residents - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader and former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry says the Great Council of Chiefs proposals to the Constitution Review Commission risk relegating non-
GCC makes submission to Constitution Review Commission
The Great Council of Chiefs has outlined a number of proposed amendments to the 2013 Constitution and areas for consideration, including the possible inclusion of the Dee
We will listen to the people on whether electoral system needs to be changed - Constitution Review Commission
With the general elections expected to be held by February next year, the Constitution Review Commission Chairman, Sevuloni Valenitabua says if submissions and the outcom
Constitution Review Commissioners get ready for public consultations
The Commissioners of the Constitution Review Commission are now getting ready to have public consultations on the review of the 2013 Constitution.Commission Chairman, Sev
President commissions 7-member Constitutional Review Commission
A seven-member Constitutional Review Commission was commissioned by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu during a ceremony held at the State House.The issuance of the
Opposition will oppose any Constitution amendments if it benefits a few - Koroilavesau
Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
Sevuloni Valenitabua to be Chair of Constitution Review Committee, today's planned swearing in ceremony postponed
The announcement of the members of the Constitution Review Committee and the planned swearing-in ceremony at State House this morning has been postponed to a later dat