What are the latest news in Fiji? August 31st, 2026
Major developments in Fiji as of August 31, 2026:
- Proposed Constitutional Overhaul: The Constitution Review Commission (CRC) officially handed its report and draft Constitution to the President. Key recommendations include: FBC News———
- Reinstating the Senate as the Upper House of Parliament. -FBC News——–
- Restoring the Great Council of Chiefs (Bose Levu Vakaturaga) and the Public Service Commission.- FBC News———
- Retaining “Fijian” as the national identity while allowing a future consultative process on common national identity. -FBC News——–
- Cabinet is scheduled to deliberate on the findings before submitting the draft to Parliament.- The Fiji Times———
- Climate Diplomacy & Pre-COP31 Preparations:
- Fiji’s government announced that it will push for the ocean to be placed at the core of global climate action ahead of upcoming UN climate negotiations (COP31). -Islands Business——–
- Tourism and foreign affairs officials confirmed readiness to host international delegates for the Pacific Pre-COP31 summit in October, supported by partnerships with Australia.- Islands Business———
- Infrastructure & Energy Concerns:
- Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) issued warnings regarding weather impacts on hydroelectric power output, signaling concerns over dry conditions affecting key catchment areas. -The Fiji Times——–
- Legal and Governance Updates:
- Ongoing legal proceedings continue regarding constitutional governance and independent commissions, including appellate reviews surrounding leadership appointments within the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).