Political Party
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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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Waqanika denies Political Parties Act charge over Facebook post opposing SODELPA in Suva court
Suva lawyer and public board member Tanya Waqanika denies a criminal charge tied to a Facebook post that publicly opposed a political party. The case spotlights the tricky boundary between personal speech and public-official restrictions, with the matter returning to court for the next steps.
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FijiansFirst files for official party registration with Fiji Elections Office
Fiji’s political landscape could welcome a new player as a proposed party takes its first formal step toward registration. A rapid, publication-driven review triggers a short objections window, setting the stage for public scrutiny and a quick decision on whether the group advances.
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FijiansFirst Party Applies to Register as Public Objections Window Opens
A new political entry has filed to register in Fiji—the FijiansFirst party. Public notices and potential objections set the stage for the next steps, hinting at how the bid could unfold.