Constitution Review
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Fiji Labour Party condemns GCC plan to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and drop secular protections
Fiji’s constitutional debate heats up as proposals from the Great Council of Chiefs touch on national identity and religious protections. Labour leader Mahendra Chaudhry condemns moves to reserve the name “Fijian” for iTaukei and to remove secular guarantees, urging a modern, inclusive charter for all citizens. As the review moves forward, the clash over identity…
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Nasinu council CEO urges grassroots outreach for Fiji constitution review
Grassroots voices must shape Fiji’s next constitution, says Nasinu’s CEO, urging the Constitution Review Commission to extend outreach far beyond Suva to villages, outer islands and workplaces. He warns that a top‑down approach would risk legitimacy and that submissions must be reflected in the final draft. The call adds pressure on the commission to deliver…
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Fiji Constitution Review Commission Unveils Mandate, Opens Nationwide Public Consultations
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission releases a clarified mandate, outlining an open, nationwide consultation to shape governance, rights protections, and the place of traditional institutions in a future constitution.
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Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission to host nationwide consultations for public input
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission opens with a pledge of independence and broad public engagement. The new chair says the process will collect nationwide submissions and present an advisory report—free from political interference.
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Fiji appoints Sevuloni Valenitabua to lead Constitution Review Commission as nationwide consultations kick off for the 2013 Constitution
Fiji sets in motion a nationwide push to reexamine its 2013 Constitution as a government-appointed commission is sworn in to gather public input and map potential amendments. Led by Sevuloni Valenitabua, the panel begins a process that could reshape the country’s governing framework.