89 articles tagged "constitution"
Chiefs of the Vanua of Ra took to the streets of Rakiraki Town this morning, calling for the dissolution of the 2013 Constitution. Videos on social media show more than 10 people taking part in the march. They
Is the 1997 Constitution still valid and applicable. That is one of the five questions asked by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka in the Reference filed in the constitutional case which is currently before the Suprem
Lau Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau supports the representation of women in Parliament, saying that he feels that women should have one-third of the number of seats in Parliament. While making hi
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu’s faction, and Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalarua’s faction, U
Cabinet has agreed to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has also approved the engagement of Bret Walker, Senio
Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law Reform Commission. National Federation Party member Priscilla Sin
Will there be a change in the electoral system for Fiji before the next elections? That can only happen if the 2013 Constitution is also changed. When questioned by fijivillage News, Prime Minister, Sitiveni R
If the 2013 Constitution is not changed, people will be going to have another general election under the same electoral system. Electoral Law Reform Commission chairman, Daniel Fatiaki stressed this while giving an
As the coalition government gets ready to take the 2013 Constitution to the Supreme Court for a determination on the amendment provision, former Attorney General who is one of the main architects of the constitution, Ai
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 and they could go to court as early as next wee
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he will support whatever is legal. This is after confirmation that the Government is planning to take the 2013 Constitution to the Supreme Court. W
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 last night. While responding to questions fr
The Fiji Trades Union Congress supports the coalition government’s efforts to amend the 2013 Constitution. FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony says while the Government is yet to reveal the details of the amen
This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijians their right to decide what happens to their cou
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is deeply concerned about the safety of our children following a recent incident involving the attempted abduction of a 12 year old girl near the Sacred Heart Cat
Coalition government's Bill to Amend the 2013 Constitution.
Opposition member Ketan Lal is questioning the Government on what exactly are they trying to change in the 2013 Constitution or are they simply looking to consolidate power in their hands at the expense of the very free
As Fiji is undertaking steps to review and amend the 2013 Constitution, Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has reassured the people that the Constitution will be for the people and it will bring about unity an
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation organized State
There is a possibility that the Constitution Amendment Bill could be tabled in Parliament in the March sitting as awareness sessions have concluded. This has been confirmed by Permanent Secretary for the Office of
