Ballot paper numbering for upcoming General Election to start from 100
The first three-digit number for the upcoming General Election ballot paper has been drawn as 1-0-0.This means that candidate numbers on the ballot paper will start from
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Ordinary ballot papers to continue being counted at polling stations in next General Election - FEO & Electoral Commission
For the upcoming General Election, the established practice of counting ordinary ballot papers at polling stations will continue.This has been stressed by the Electoral C
Proposed One United Republican Party registration rejected
The Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa, has today rejected the application to register the proposed One United Republican (OUR) Party.Mataiciwa says the party
Police ready for elections and referendum, no special recruitment required
The Fiji Police Force is ready for the next general election and referendum.This has been highlighted by Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu during a media briefing at Po
Vosarogo says centralised vote counting remains optional as civil society groups warn of electoral manipulation risks
Centralised vote counting is not compulsory under Fiji’s amended electoral laws, with the independent Electoral Commission retaining the authority to determine whe
Vosarogo confims those getting foreign funds can carry out campaign-related activities based on Electoral Commission rules
Following concerns raised by the Centre for Democracy and Dialogue, Minister for Justice, Filimoni Vosarogo states that in light of the recent amendments to section 115 o
Fiji Law Society warns that new electoral changes threaten fundamental freedom and the rule of law
The Fiji Law Society has expressed grave concern over expanded restrictions on civil society and attempts to place Electoral Commission decisions beyond judicial scrutiny
Rabuka confident in People's Alliance support and to form Govt outright on their own
The People's Alliance is hoping to secure more than 50 percent of the votes at the next general elections to form a government on its own, with its leader expressing conf
National referendum and general elections expected together by Feb 6th 2027 - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the next general elections and the national referendum on the Constitution Amendment Bill are expected to be held toget
Political leaders questioned over fear faced by Indo-Fijians during elections
Political leaders have been questioned on what they are doing to address the fear faced by the Indo-Fijian community during every election, as the community continues to
Changing the voting system before the next general elections would be impossible – SOE
It would be impossible to introduce a new voting system within the remaining time before the next general election. This was stressed by the Supervisor of Elections
Voters free to choose who to vote for despite receiving free transport and food – FEO
Changes to electoral laws will allow political parties and candidates to arrange free transport to polling venues and provide meals and sheds for voters during the upcomi
723,771 voters registered, FEO ready for proposed referendum and general elections – Mataiciwa
With 723,771 voters registered as of June 30th, the Fijian Elections Office says it is prepared to conduct a proposed constitutional referendum and the upcoming general e
Supervisor of Elections to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk at 7pm tonight
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight.The show will focus on the state of preparedness of the
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
New digital hub helps Fiji election candidates plan campaigns and calculate vote targets
Prospective election candidates in Fiji can now calculate vote targets, develop campaign strategies and budgets, prepare nomination documents and assess safety risks thro
Electoral Commission says it will seriously consider referendum and election matters before making any decision
The Electoral Commission says it will give serious consideration to matters relating to the announced 2026 National Referendum and the upcoming General Election before ma
NFP rejects PM's attempt to fast-track Constitution Bill
One of the coalition government partners, the National Federation Party has outrightly rejected Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka’s attempt to fast-track the Constit
Commission prepares for referendum and general elections, decision to be made on whether election campaign will be suspended
Following the announcements by the Government on the date of the National Referendum on 9th December, 2026, the Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office state
National Referendum expected on 9th December if 3rd parliamentary vote has support of 66% of MPs
The National Referendum will be held on 9th December this year if the vote in Parliament on 2nd November gets 66 percent support of the Members of Parliament.Speaking in
FEO to deploy teams across Fiji and overseas from tomorrow for Phase 2 of voter outreach
The Fijian Elections Office launched the Your Election, your Say Outreach - Phase 2 today and will from tomorrow deploy teams around Fiji and the world.Supervisor of Elec