Fiji Airways brings about 70% of visitors to Fiji – Patel
Fiji Airways carries about 70 percent of all visitors arriving in Fiji, making it one of the major contributors to the country's economy, particularly the tourism and tra
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Constitution Bill passes second reading with required 35 votes
The Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 has passed its second reading in Parliament after the Government secured the required 35 votes.A total of 38 MPs voted in favour of t
MPs debate proposed changes in Constitution Amendment Bill
Amending the 2013 Constitution Bill brings Fiji's framework more closely into line with international human rights standards and reflects a belief that human dignity,
48hr campaign blackout period removed, and refreshment and transport for voters allowed
Parliament has passed changes to electoral laws late last night removing the 48-hour campaign blackout, and reducing the campaign-free zone around polling stations from 3
National Referendum Bill passed unanimously with rules for referendum process
The National Referendum Bill has been passed unanimously by Parliament, introducing provisions for the administration and conduct of referendums in Fiji.Under the new Act
Counter-Narcotics Bill passed, Bureau to lead Fiji’s fight against drugs
Law enforcement agencies will be equipped with powers to disrupt trafficking networks, seize the proceeds of crime, hold offenders accountable and support rehabilitati
Maritime Powers Bill passed to give authorities power to board, search and detain suspected ships
There will be greater security for our marine areas as the Maritime Powers Bill has been passed unanimously, allowing the Republic of Fiji Navy and authorised enforcement
Parliament passes HIV Bill allowing needles and syringes program
The HIV/AIDS Amendment Bill 2026 has been passed by Parliament this afternoon, allowing people who use drugs to access sterile needles and syringes as part of efforts to
Yaqona farmers and stakeholders get another opportunity to make submissions on Kava Bill
Yaqona farmers, traders, exporters and other stakeholders will have another opportunity to raise their concerns and recommendations on the proposed Yaqona (Kava) Bill 202
Maharaj apologises and withdraws comments about Supreme Court judges
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has apologised to the Supreme Court judges and withdrawn a statement in Parliament after Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice
Late Kuridrani’s seat will remain vacant - Electoral Commission
The late Assistant Minister for Agriculture Inosi Kuridrani’s seat in Parliament will remain vacant until the next General Election following his death on the 27th
Bose Levu Vakaturaga Bill to be debated tomorrow as Opposition calls for more scrutiny
The Bose Levu Vakaturaga Bill 2026 will be debated in Parliament tomorrow, however, Opposition MP Jone Usamate says Parliament should be given more time to properly scrut
Counter-Narcotics Bill debate on Thursday, Opposition calls for delay until Nov
The Counter-Narcotics Bill, which establishes the Counter-Narcotics Bureau, has been tabled in Parliament under Parliamentary Standing Order 51 and will be debated on Thu
Turaga confirms changes to court exhibit security after missing cocaine
Following the incident involving the missing cocaine from an exhibit at the Suva High Court, changes are being implemented and Police are taking proactive steps.Minister
Referendum Bill debate on Thursday
The Review Report on the National Referendum Bill has been tabled in Parliament, with the Bill to be debated on Thursday where the report has made recommendations that in
Tax crimes make up 86% of FFIU case value as MPs question tracking of drug money
Tax crimes accounted for approximately 86 percent of the transaction value linked to case dissemination reports by Fiji’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FFIU) in 202
$184.6M in tax penalty waivers and write-offs raises concerns
Concerns have been raised in Parliament over $184.6 million in tax penalties waived or written off by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service during the 2024-2025 financial
PM says he cannot guarantee they will have the numbers to amend the Constitution
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he cannot guarantee that they will have the numbers required for the second reading of the Constitution Amendment Bill to take place i
Assistant Minister for Agriculture Inosi Kuridrani passes away
Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways, and Sugar Industry Inosi Kuridrani has passed away.Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed in Parliament this morning
Next constitution must be acceptable, reached through transparent and accountable process – Prof. Prasad
We do not want the next constitution, the fifth constitution of this country, to be one that is unacceptable, or one that has been arrived at through a process that is ne
Constitution Review Commission Report made public
The Constitution Review Commission Report has been tabled during a special sitting of Parliament.Cabinet has said the tabling of the report does not constitute acceptance