Maharaj apologises to Muslim community for confusion over Quran versions
Opposition Member, Alvick Maharaj has apologised to the Muslim community this morning regarding his statement that there are a lot of versions of the holy Quran. Mahar
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Audit Bill to modernise and give financial independence to Auditor General passed
The Audit Bill has been unanimously passed in Parliament which gives the Office of Auditor General financial independence, protects the Auditor General and staff an
Cabinet may take constitution amendment issue to Supreme Court as early as next week – Turaga
The Coalition Government will now regroup and take the 2013 Constitution amendment issue to the Supreme Court. Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says this is urgent
Many ways to skin a cat - Rabuka
There are many ways to skin a cat. That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka as the Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution was defeated in parliament late la
Constitutional content must come from the people's voices - Vosarogo
The content of the constitution will be from the people, as it belongs to them, and will be presented to the members of the opposition during consultations. This state
Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar support Constitution amendment
Opposition MPs Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar supported the motion to amend the 2013 Constitution as they believe that it is a living document and must adapt to the changi
2013 Constitution Amendment Bill defeated
The Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution has been defeated in Parliament as the Government did not meet the 75 percent requirement. 40 MPs voted for the amendment, 14 w
Opposition MP Hem Chand opposes the rush to amend Constitution Amendment Bill
Opposition Member of Parliament, Hem Chand has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he says that any amendment in the 2013 Constitution should not be rushed i
Points of order raised after Virendra Lal talks in Hindi about restriction on worshiping during 87 coup
Debate on the 2013 Constitution Amendment Bill is heating up as points of order have been raised after Opposition MP Virendra Lal said the 2013 Constitution grants people
Constitution seeks to reflect people’s voices - Naivalurua
The Constitution is a supreme document that seeks to reflect the people's voices and provides a framework from which nationhood exists and develops. Minister for Polic
Radrodro urges MPs to vote for amendment to Constitution
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is urging Members of Parliament to support the review of the 2013 Constitution, and the necessary amendments to have the document re
Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution defeated
Coalition government's Bill to Amend the 2013 Constitution.
This is not merely a legal or political exercise - Kamikamica
This is not merely a legal or political exercise, it is a matter of national identity, governance, and the preservation of democratic principles. This was highlighted
Seruiratu against how Constitution is being amended
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is a need for constitutional review but they are against how it is being done by the government. While speaking aga
Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma opposes Constitution Amendment Bill
Opposition Member of Parliament, Rinesh Sharma has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he wants to know the exact content that the Government wants to amend.
Proposed Code of Conduct law coming soon for public office holders
A Code of Conduct law applicable to the President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, holders of offices, members of commissions,
Code of Conduct Bill 2025 to be debated in Parliament next month
The Code of Conduct Bill 2025 will be debated in Parliament next month. The Bill was tabled this morning in Parliament by Attorney General Graham Leung, citing Standin
Over 5,000 more students transition to secondary school this year - Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says retaining children in school has been a major target for the Ministry but they have seen a major increase in student intake fro
RFMF must never again be used as a political tool - Tikoduadua
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces must never again be used as a political tool and our democracy must never again be undermined by those in positions of power. Thos
Speaker of Parliament highlights conflict in Constitution’s amendment provisions
Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko says in his view, there appears to be an inherent inconsistency and conflict between the provisions of Section 159(2)(c) of the Cons
Dissent in Opposition as Kirpal to file complaint over 'snake' remark, chamber entry denial
There is dissent in the Opposition Group of 16 Bloc as member Sanjay Kirpal who voted for the motion to suspend Standing Order to allow for the tabling of the Constitutio