Lau supports Constitution Bill and Fijian for indigenous people
The Vanua ko Lau has expressed its support for the Constitution Amendment Bill, while also proposing two changes to the Constitution during its submission to the Parliame
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Talk on facts and do not be inflammatory - Kamikamica tells Riyaz
Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has called on former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to base his comments on facts and avoid making inflammat
Kadavu wants 2013 Constitution removed - Ratu Jona Bainivalu
Consultations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill in Kadavu concluded today with the chiefs of the province making one submission on Kadavu's consolidated views on the p
Civil Society Alliance for Democracy calls for constitution vote to be deferred and consultation for 6 months
The Civil Society Alliance for Democracy has condemned the rushed and deeply inadequate process through which the People’s Alliance Party-led Government is seeking
You caused the most damage to the military - Gauna tells Rabuka
A member of the public, who was junior to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during their secondary school days at Queen Victoria School, has told Rabuka that he caused the m
Son of soldier killed during 2000 upheaval flies from NZ to Fiji to plead for removal of immunity provisions
More than two decades after losing his father during Fiji's political unrest in 2000, Selestino Kalounivale has travelled from New Zealand to plead for the removal of con
Give us proper infrastructure, water, sanitation and electricity regardless of who is in government – Cakacaka
People need proper infrastructure, reliable water and electricity supply, and adequate sanitation, regardless of who is in government.This was the stern message by Judy C
Apostles Fellowship International calls for Constitution to prohibit legal recognition of same-sex marriage and definition of marriage
The Apostles Fellowship International has called on the Joint Special Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to include a constitutional provision defining marria
Emotional Singh questions why Indo-Fijians are being made to feel like second-class citizens
An emotional Sarina Singh of Savusavu has questioned why Indo-Fijians are being made to feel like second-class citizens in their own country despite their generations of
Fiji must address HIV and drug crisis while ensuring ordinary iTaukei voices are heard
Fiji must urgently address the growing concerns over HIV and drug-related issues, with stronger community support and greater efforts to reach those affected.This was hig
Constitution Bill Public Consultation
This in-depth coverage brings together stories, views and concerns raised during public consultations on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 held across Fiji. F
All races must have equal constitutional rights, Maharaj questions Rabuka's reasons for proposed changes
The rights of all races must be protected under the Constitution, with a submitter questioning Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's reasons for the proposed changes during th
Nunnink calls for Constitution Bill process to be delayed and FICAC to be retained
Aren Nunnink has called for more time to be given to the public to consider the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, while raising serious concerns over the omissio
Chaudhry says religion and State must remain separate
Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry says religion and the State must remain separate to protect Fiji's multiracial society from division, stressing that all people sh
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
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