Members of the public have welcomed change and inclusivity as part of the new government’s vision.

The parties that have formed the government have agreed that the Ministerial portfolio allocations remain the prerogative of the Prime Minister, provided consultation takes place with coalition partners.

National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua has been elected the Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

The newly elected 55 members of Parliament are now taking oath as President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has summoned the parliament.

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has summoned the Fijian Parliament to meet today at Parliament Chambers, in Suva at 9.30 am.

The Social Democratic Liberal Party will partner with the People’s Alliance and the National Federation Party to form the next government.

The FijiFirst team has concluded its presentation to the SODELPA Management Board at Southern Cross Hotel in Suva this afternoon.

Leaders of The People’s Alliance and National Federation Party are confident they will receive a response from the Social Democratic Liberal Party Management Board this afternoon.

The FijiFirst team has arrived at the SODELPA Management Board meeting venue.

Representatives of The People’s Alliance and National Federation Party have arrived at the Social Democratic Liberal Party’s management board meeting venue at Southern Cross Hotel in Suva.

A reliable source has told FBC News that only 25 board members of the Social Democratic Liberal Party are attending the meeting underway in Suva.

SODELPA’s Ratu Tevita Komaisavai says he is not surprised he was denied entry to their board meeting venue this morning.