Faiyaz Koya
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Tupou Draunidalo launches FijiansFirst, a new Fiji party aiming to win Parliament seats
A new entrant is shaking up Fiji’s political scene. Tupou Draunidalo leads a fresh party, FijiansFirst, joined by familiar names and a bold mandate. Registration hints at a bid to contest seats and shape government, signaling a high-stakes chapter in Fiji’s evolving party map.
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Fiji Opposition Accuses Government of Stalling Progress After Three Years in Power
Three years in, critics argue Fiji isn’t moving forward so much as circling back. Opposition lawmakers say ordinary people are waiting for tangible progress in jobs, livelihoods and public services, even as Parliament debates the promised drive. The clash hints at growing impatience and a test of the government’s delivery ahead.
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Fiji Opposition Slams Coalition for Self-Infighting, Warns of Governance Paralysis
Parliamentary tensions flare as critics claim internal coalition rivalries are eclipsing governance. With the government focused on political survival, national priorities risk being sidelined, possibly slowing decisive action and reforms.
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Fiji households struggle as living costs rise despite growth, opposition warns
Rising prices for food and transport are squeezing Fiji households even as growth headlines look stronger. Critics warn the gains aren’t reaching everyday budgets, raising questions about who actually benefits and what policy steps could translate growth into relief.
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Fiji Opposition urges merit-based, independent leadership of key institutions to protect democracy
An opposition MP issues a stark warning: democracy could falter if core state bodies fall under political influence. He calls for merit-based leadership and full independence for the judiciary, DPP, police, ICAC, Electoral Commission and the central bank—insisting these institutions must serve the constitution and the people, not any government.
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Fiji Opposition Says Government Governance Is Chaotic Amid Cycle of Appointments and Probes
An opposition MP paints governance as a recurring cycle of appointments, suspensions and probes, warning that constant turnover is sowing confusion across government agencies.