Great opinion by the Supreme Court and we respect it - Vuki
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commision lawyer Alefina Vuki says she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling is a great opinion and they respect it. She s
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SODELPA disappointed with Supreme Court’s opinion
SODELPA lawyer Jolame Uludole says they are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion. Uludole says the 1997 Constitution is still a legal document that has
GCC acknowledges Supreme Court ruling but questions its cultural legitimacy
The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, whi
Supreme Court outcome restores genuine democratic control of the Constitution to Fiji’s people - Prof Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says although they have yet to take legal advice on the full legal implications of the Supreme Court
Govt happy constitution amendment will require support of 2/3 of parliament and a simple majority of voters in a referendum
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, wh
Ravu and former Fisheries Manager appeal judgement moved to Sept 1st
The appeal judgement for former Minister for Fisheries, Kalaveti Ravu and former Fisheries Regional Manager North, Tekata Toaisi, has been adjourned to September 1st.
NFP honours Justice Reddy for profoundly shaping Fiji’s democracy and social harmony on his death anniversary
The National Federation Party has honoured the memory of Justice Jai Ram Reddy on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose life and work profound
Win-win situation for everyone - Valenitabua
People’s Alliance Party lawyer Simione Valenitabua says it is a win-win situation for everyone. Valenitabua highlighted this to the media after the Supreme Cour
Unity Fiji Leader say they are happy with some decisions made on the 2013 Constitution
Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube says they are happy that at least some decisions have been made today regarding aspects of the 2013 Constitution, making it easier for
FLP welcomes clarity on Constitution amendment process
We have found the middle ground that the people were looking for. This was stated by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry after the Supreme Court advised that th
PM Rabuka happy with the Supreme Court opinion on 2013 Constitution
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s opinion on the 2013 Constitution. Rabuka described the judgement as balan
Supreme Court advises 2013 Constitution can be amended by support of two thirds of MPs and majority of those registered voters who vote in referendum
The Supreme Court has advised that the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be amended by the support of two thirds of Members of Parliament and a majority of those registered vo
People will know today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions
People will find out today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions as the Supreme Court gets ready to give their opinion on
18-yr-old murder accused to take plea on 5th Sept
18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex, has been declared fit to take his plea.
Judgement day in 2013 Constitution case at 2.30pm today
It is judgement day today as the Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions o
Supreme Court to give it's opinion on 2013 Constitution on Friday
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution this
State to offer immunity to one of the 5 Police officers allegedly involved in an assault and extortion case
Immunity is being offered by the State to one of the five Police officers charged for their alleged involvement in an assault and extortion case against a Nasinu business
Lautoka man charged for allegedly obtaining over $27,000 through fraud
A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000.
Bail extended for alleged sextortion duo
Bail has been extended for 29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion. The couple appear
Lautoka man charged for allegedly obtaining over $27,000 through fraud
A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000.
19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue in Labasa, remanded in custody
A 19-year-old man who damaged a Lord Hanuman statue in Naduna, Labasa, last week has pleaded guilty to the charge in the Labasa Magistrates Court this afternoon. Igena