Lal rejects Valenitabua’s claim that he champions 2013 Constitution
The Chair of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Valenitabua says they have received very comprehensive submissions on the drawbacks and deficiencies of the 2013
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Fiji's economy is too important to be politicised - Dialogue Fiji Executive Director
Fiji's economy is simply too important to be politicised, and the objective should never be to defend economic policy but to get economic policy right, according to Dialo
It should not take a crisis for Govt to remember the private sector - Maharaj
It should not take a crisis or a challenging economic environment for the Government to remember the private sector and the importance of the private sector.That was the
Tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point - Lockington
The Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association says tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point, warning that the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax announc
Concerns raised during State of the Economy Dialogue are being taken onboard - PM
Although some criticisms have been levelled against last week's State of the Economy Dialogue, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says they now know what the people are sayi
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
Fijians voice concerns over rising costs and uncertain future
A growing number of Fijians are worried about their future as the rising cost of living continues to place pressure on families, students, workers, and business owners ac
Education system not producing workforce with critical thinking skills - Naidu
Fiscal Review Committee Chair Richard Naidu says Fiji's education system is not fit for purpose and is failing to produce a workforce with strong literacy and critical th
Water crisis, debt risks and lack of urgency on reforms - Naidu
Fiji is facing critical water and sewage infrastructure gaps, rising debt vulnerabilities and slow progress on key economic reforms by the government, according to Fiscal
Govt expenditure projected to increase by $500M while revenue expected to decline
Government expenditure is projected to increase by about $500 million during the current financial year while revenue is expected to decline, raising concerns about fisca
Debt and inflation concerns raised at State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue
Fiji's public debt is expected to reach around $11.4 billion, equivalent to about 81 percent of GDP by the end of this year, while inflation is projected to exceed 6 perc
Dialogue Fiji stresses having electoral changes now will create unacceptable level of uncertainty
Dialogue Fiji is gravely concerned by recent public statements from Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka indicating that the ongoing constitutional review process may inclu
Dialogue Fiji calls for immediate reduction in fuel duties as Govt revenue rises
Dialogue Fiji is calling on the Government to urgently review and reduce fiscal duties on fuel following the unprecedented increase in fuel prices that is now placi
Lal shares experience of political upheaval of 1987 and 2000
A survivor of Fiji’s past political upheavals has called for stronger national unity, equal treatment under the law, and better protection for farmers during his t
Cost of living and rising food prices a near-consensus national crisis - Dialogue Fiji
The cost of living crisis is now the biggest issue affecting Fijians, with nearly one in two Fijians identifying it as their main concern. The findings come from the Nati
Unity must overcome racism to secure Fiji’s future
Fiji is home to more than 930,000 people across more than 330 islands, but racism still exists and continues to threaten national unity. Fiji National University student
Misinformation could undermine democracy, says Dialogue Fiji
As Fiji enters an election cycle, there is an urgent need to prevent misinformation and disinformation from illicitly shaping voter behaviour or undermining trust in inst
Dialogue Fiji calls for crackdown on illegal taxis and staggered school times
Dialogue Fiji proposes a crackdown on illegal taxis and the introduction of staggered school start and finish times amid growing traffic congestion in Suva. They are urgi
Referendum Bill risks undermining democracy - Dialogue Fiji
The National Referendum Bill risks undermining democracy by criminalising political expression, enabling state overreach and excluding young people from decision-making.T
Turaga says it is mischief on the part of Dialogue Fiji and it's Director to compel or influence the Govt what to do
Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga says the Referendum Bill does not prohibit public discussion on referendums; its provisions are designed solely to ensure a fair, t
Dialogue Fiji says National Referendum Bill is an unprecedented assault on democratic freedom
Dialogue Fiji expresses its grave concern and disbelief over the National Referendum Bill 2025, which contains some of the most far-reaching and undemocratic restricti