The new name for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua or SDL party will be discussed in the Executive Council meeting this Friday.
Executive member, Pio Tabaiwalu said the criteria in the Registration of Political Parties Decree states that all party names have to be in the English language.
He said the executives will comply with the condition in the new decree.
Tabaiwalu also said that the executives will discuss options for a new leader of the party.
The new criteria rules current leader, Laisenia Qarase out of the position as he is serving his one year prison sentence.
Tabaiwalu said they are planning to visit Laisenia Qarase in Korovou prison where he will be briefed about the conditions set out in the new decree.
SDL executives that are likely to be in the party meeting on Friday include Ratu Jone Kubuabola, Solomoni Naivalu, Ro Teimumu Kepa, Doctor Tupeni Baba, Anasa Vocea, Emitai Boladuadua, Sireli Koyamaibole, Mere Samisoni and Pio Tabaiwalu.
The deadline for re-registration of the existing parties is February 14th.
Story by: Tokasa Rainima
