The NextGen Alliance says its candidate numbers could continue to grow, with more than 30 people either accepted or still applying to contest under the party banner.

Election rules must be settled well before polling day to give election officials, political parties and voters enough time to prepare.

The Fijian Elections Office has recorded 8,901 new voter registrations through registration drives conducted in Fiji and overseas between 2025 and 2026.

The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm they are ready to conduct the next general election at any time within the established election timeframe, under which the first possible election date was 07 August 2026 and the last possible election date being 06 February 2027.

The Liberation of Fiji Party (LFP) has been officially registered as a political party, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Fiji to 11.

India is supporting Fiji’s election preparations through training, workshops, equipment and the sharing of electoral expertise with Fijian Elections Office officials.

More than 50,000 Fijians have updated their voter identification cards in recent months, as the Fijian Elections Office works to ensure voter records remain accurate ahead of the next General Election.

A possible leadership challenge within The People’s Alliance has been brushed aside by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Calls are growing for stronger reforms to increase women’s representation in Fiji’s Parliament.

Fiji’s rising national debt is a security risk, according to Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu.

The newly launched People First Party says it will develop its manifesto through nationwide consultations, with party leader Inia Seruiratu saying the views and priorities of ordinary Fijians will shape its policies.

The National Federation Party is calling for stricter constitutional rules to stop leaders of deregistered political parties from forming new parties before paying off outstanding debts.