As Fiji enters the last hour of voting, so far 311,000 people have today cast their votes in the 2022 General Election.

Civil participation of the young generations is essential for democracies and this was evident today as dozens of first-time voters turned up at various polling stations to be part of the General Election.

68-year-old Nanise Vosavosabure walked for almost two hours from Navatudua Village to Rara District School in order to cast her vote.

While many have a lot of wishes for the government that’ll be elected, Josua Naulumatua hopes for only one thing, and that is to have all buildings in cities and towns accessible to people with disabilities.

45-year-old Veena Ram says she cast her vote with ease as there were no big lines to follow.

While it was a slow start for many voters at Ro Delainamako Primary School in Naboro today, many voters found the voting process convenient.

The Fijian Elections Office says current trends indicate the voter turnout will be less than 2018.

A voter has died after he suffered a heart attack while waiting in line to vote.

FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama has voted.

FijiFirst General Secretary Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum has cast his vote.

Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says the voter turnout is not looking very promising at this stage.

The Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa says voting is essential as she encourages Fijians to ensure they cast their vote.