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Fiji Corrections Service Gets New Acting Commissioner

The Fiji Corrections Service has a new acting head, marking the latest change in leadership almost three years after the suspension of former Commissioner Francis Kean.

Fiji NFP Leader Insists His Political Career is Not Over

Fiji’s National Federation Party (NFP) leader Professor Biman Prasad has said he intends to remain at the helm of the party and continue his political career, insisting his “time in politics has not finished yet.”

Fiji Parliament Refers Landmark Referendum Bill to Committee, Concludes 2025 Session

Fiji's Parliament unanimously voted last Thursday to refer the National Referendum Bill 2025 (Bill No. 46 of 2025) to a standing committee for review, marking a crucial step toward establishing the country’s first legal framework for conducting national referenda.

MP Biman Prasad Pleads Not Guilty to FICAC Charges

Fiji's Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad, appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today and pleaded not guilty to both charges brought by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC

NZFFI U16 All Stars Set for Pacific Community Cup

The NZFFI U16 All Stars will launch their Pacific Community Cup campaign today, buoyed by weeks of preparation and a clear ambition: to win the tournament.

Witness Tells Tribunal Evidence Against Suspended Fiji Corrections Commissioner Politically Driven

A former Fiji Corrections officer has told a tribunal that evidence against suspended Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa was being 'weaponised' to force his removal, but he said he did not see anyone coerced or directed to fabricate complaints.

Fiji Corrections Commissioner Rejects Misbehaviour Claims, Citing Constitutional Deadlock and FCS Crisis

Suspended Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has rejected allegations of misbehavior — including nepotism, financial impropriety, and abuse of authority — arguing in affidavits that his actions were lawful, justified, and taken to prevent what he describes as a looming operational crisis within the service.

Proposed NextGen Alliance Party Lodges Registration Bid Ahead of 2026 Election

The proposed NextGen Alliance Fiji is the second new party in two days to submit its registration to the Fijian Elections Office, signalling growing momentum ahead of the next general election.

Fiji Opposition Figures Linked to Proposed ‘People First’ Party

Fiji’s Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu and MP Jone Usamate, both former senior FijiFirst ministers, are key figures in the proposed 'People First' party that lodged its registration application with Fiji's Registrar of Political Parties yesterday.

Proposed ‘People First’ Party Seeks Registration, Eyes Fiji’s Next Election

Fiji’s Fijian Elections Office (FEO) has received an application from the proposed political party People First seeking formal registration.
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