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The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, while also recognising its "democratic deficit", acknowle
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 case, they believe the outcome is a just one as
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, which now means that constitutional amendment will
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 people’s voices to be heard on amendments.
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 the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be amended by th
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s opinion on the 2013 Constitution. Rabuka described the judgement as balanced. /+AUDIO-138771330868b11dc561bd11b65a36.mp3
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 voters who vote for the change in a referendum afte
The appeal judgement for former Minister for Fisheries, Kalaveti Ravu and former Fisheries Regional Manager North, Tekata Toaisi, has been adjourned to September 1st. The judgment was initially scheduled for today.
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 profoundly shaped Fiji’s democracy, legal system and so
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 Court advised that the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be a
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 the questions by the Coalition Government on the
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. Defence counsel Robert Bancod asked Suva Hig
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 of the 2013 Constitution. The ruling will be
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 Friday. The full bench of the Supreme Court
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 businessman in July. The 5 are Semiji Puamau, Elizab
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. Police say it is alleged that between October 20
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 appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this morning.
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. Police say it is alleged that between October 20
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. Igenasio Masiwini is charged with one count of damag
The International Criminal Court has deplored the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji), Kimberly Prost (Canada), Judge Nicolas
