Refurbished Chambers Ready for New Sessions

"Our vision for this term of Parliament was clear, and that was to be an innovative and transformative Parliament, driven by excellence and passion to serve all Fijians," Ms Emberson said.

Monday 04 March 2024 | 09:30

Inoke Rabonu

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From left: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka, Preasident of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu and the Minister for A griculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, in Parliament on March 2, 2024.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka commissioned the new look Parliament house at the Government Buildings over the weekend.

The $4.4million upgrade of the Parliament's refurbishment and IT conference system included the:

■ Procurement of a new conferencing system; -Refurbishment of the Parliament Chambers.

This included a 'masi' backdrop behind his chair to display the artwork performed by Fijian women, bringing back the old Speakers Chair that was used in 1939 by the first Speaker of the Legislative Council, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, the elevated public gallery, the change in the colour of the carpet and the newly installed TV screens.

The refurbishment project was completed in time of the opening of this year's session in Parliament by the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, today.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka expressed his gratitude to the Parliament secretariat and all those who were involved in the completion of the project, which started in November last year.

The Secretary-General of Parliament, Jeanette Emberson, thanked the Government, led by the Prime Minister, for the approval of the funding and recognising the institution as part of the democratic process.