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
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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
ACCF calls on LTA to crackdown on illegal taxis using provisional licence holders
The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji is calling on the Land Transport Authority to strengthen enforcement against illegal taxi operators, particularly those who allo
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
Tikaram questions immunity provisions and calls for protection of Indo-Fijians
Lami resident Tarun Tikaram has questioned the immunity provisions in the proposed Constitution amendments, calling for accountability for wrongdoing and stronger protect
25-year-old says children are not bullocks to be beaten into obedience
A 25-year-old youth Nitish Sharma says children are not bullocks and cannot be beaten into obedience, raising concerns about the chastisement of children during the consu
Takayawa describes use of Fijian as national identity under 2013 Constitution as technical genocide
Former SODELPA General Secretary Viliame Takayawa describes the use of 'Fijian' as a national identity under the 2013 Constitution as 'technical genocide', saying it has
Methodist Church President calls for nightclubs to close at 11pm and proposes National Day of Prayer
All nightclubs in Fiji should close at 11pm to allow parents to spend more time with their families, according to Methodist Church President Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou,
LTA cancels 159 driving licences and suspends 245, warns drivers against dangerous driving
The Land Transport Authority has cancelled 159 driving licences and suspended another 245 since January this year, as it warns drivers against dangerous overtaking, speed
LTA pays tribute to former chairman Inosi Kuridrani
The Land Transport Authority has paid tribute to its former Board Chairman and Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Inosi Kuridrani, who has
4 lives lost in two road accidents, LTA urges greater responsibility
Four people have lost their lives in two separate road accidents over the past week, and the Land Transport Authority is calling on drivers and pedestrians to take greate