Latest news in Fiji? September 27th, 2026

Constitutional Reform Process Following Cabinet’s endorsement of the Constitution Review Commission’s recommendations, Fiji is preparing to table a new Constitution Bill in Parliament. Proposed changes include establishing a bicameral parliament (House of Representatives and Senate), recognizing the Bose Levu Vakaturaga (Great Council of Chiefs), maintaining “Fijian” as the common national identity while constitutionally recognizing the iTaukei people, and potentially putting the final bill to a national referendum.

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Bilateral Treaty Scrutiny with Australia Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence is reviewing the proposed Fiji–Australia Vuvale Union and Veitacini Treaty. Disaster management officials have raised concerns that the current drafts focus heavily on climate change resilience while omitting non-climate disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and maritime oil spills.

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National HIV Crisis Response Health authorities and a newly established five-minister cabinet committee continue rolling out emergency health measures following the recent formal declaration of the HIV outbreak as a national crisis, aiming to expand testing, needle-exchange programs, and preventative treatments across affected divisions.

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Dry Spell and Water Shortage Measures Government agencies and local councils are deploying water carting and emergency resources to the Western Division and outlying maritime islands. Agricultural authorities are advising farmers to prepare for prolonged dry conditions and heightened fire risks.

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TISI Sangam AGM Disruption The Then India Sanmarga Ikya (TISI) Sangam annual general meeting and scheduled elections in Nadi were halted following disruptions and procedural disputes, resulting in the appointment of an interim committee to oversee the organization’s affairs.

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