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
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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
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
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
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
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
Year 8 student calls for stronger action to protect children from drugs
A Year 8 student of Korovuto Primary School is calling for stronger action against drug dealers targeting young people, while stressing that education, rehabilitati
Dakuitoga calls for clear commitment on next general elections date
The Government is being urged to provide a clear commitment on when Fijis next general elections will be held and ensure the proposed constitutional changes do not delay
Retaining immunity clause could encourage future wrongdoing “ O'Driscoll
Lawyer Gavin O'Driscoll is calling for the removal of the immunity clause in the proposed Constitution, saying it could encourage people to repeat similar actions in the
Proposed Constitution could trigger crisis if commenced between 24th and 31st December – Lal
Centre for Democracy and Dialogue (CDD) Director Nilesh Lal warns that bringing the proposed Constitution into force between 24th December and 31st December this year cou