The Supreme Court of Fiji has formally recognized the 2013 Constitution as the legally effective Constitution, Chief Justice Salesi Temo delivered today.

Flying Fijians loose forward Viliame Mata expects nothing less than a bruising encounter when Fiji opens its Pacific Nations Cup campaign against Tonga.

After facing a wave of criticism and negative comments following their opening Rugby World Cup loss to Canada, Fijiana vice-captain Bitila Tawake has called on the nation to rally behind the team.

The Supreme Court has set new rules for amending Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, requiring two-thirds of all members of Parliament to support a Bill at the second and third readings and a majority of voters in a referendum to approve the changes.

There is a democratic deficit in the 2013 Constitution, the Supreme Court has delivered an opinion, noting that its amendment provisions make meaningful change virtually impossible.

The Great Council of Chiefs states the 2013 Constitution lacks cultural legitimacy and undermines Fiji’s democratic capacity, even as the Supreme Court confirmed its continued legal validity. 

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka states the Supreme Court has confirmed that the 75 percent requirement for constitutional change is not workable.

The Supreme Court ruling on the 2013 Constitution finally moves Fiji away from the legacy of dictatorship and the disrespect of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

The Fiji Labour Party has expressed concern over the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 2013 Constitution.

Only one club from Fiji (Bula Boys FC) has secured its spot in the inaugural OFC Professional League, leaving the Ba club out of the new 2026 competition.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji has kept the overnight policy rate at 0.25 percent as inflation remains in negative territory.

Fiji Link is moving to a fully cashless payment system at Nadi, Suva, and Labasa airports from next month.