Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu

Ro Teimumu Kepa: ‘Make Fiji Better’
GCC Meeting, NEWS

Ro Teimumu Kepa: ‘Make Fiji Better’

"This tabua (whale's tooth) is important, a tabua of love, a tabua for the matanigasau from the Government," she sai...

Traditional Ceremony Brings Back Memories For Adi Kunea Lalabalavu
NATION, NEWS

Traditional Ceremony Brings Back Memories For Adi Kunea Lalabalavu

"Before, the vanua was the centre of our being. There was a different way of doing things before compared to now," A...

Province Of Cakaudrove To Host Its Paramount Chief
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Province Of Cakaudrove To Host Its Paramount Chief

Tui Cakau soon to be accorded traditional commendation for historical feats.

Challenges Of Separating Chiefs From Politics
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Challenges Of Separating Chiefs From Politics

It would be ideal that when the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) sits again this year after a 11-year hiatus that it wo...

Privileges Committee Currently Meeting
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Privileges Committee Currently Meeting

The Privilege Committee is currently in a meeting this morning to decide on the fate of Opposition leader of Parliam...

In Or Out?
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In Or Out?

The Privileges Committee will vote today to decide the fate of the Leader of Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama.

Bainimarama Referred To Privileges Committee
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Bainimarama Referred To Privileges Committee

The Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has referred the Opposition Leader of Parliament, Voreqe Bainimar...

New Standing Committees Members Announced
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New Standing Committees Members Announced

There are 68 annual reports, one treaty and 21 committee reports pending with respective Parliamentary Standing Comm...

Bainimarama Declines House Offer From PM Rabuka
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Bainimarama Declines House Offer From PM Rabuka

“Accordingly, I advise that I do not intend to receive any benefit as Leader of Opposition unless that benefit has...

FijiFirst Member Of Parliament, Dr Mahendra Reddy Has Resigned.
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FijiFirst Member Of Parliament, Dr Mahendra Reddy Has Resigned.

Mr Reddy’s resignation came into effect from January 26, 2023.

Speaker And Deputy Speaker Welcomed
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Speaker And Deputy Speaker Welcomed

 The Speaker of the Fijian Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and the Deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua were tra...

7 Women And 48 Men For The Peoples Alliance
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7 Women And 48 Men For The Peoples Alliance

A number of them were SODELPA’s MPs and supporters until October 31 when the Writ for Elections was announced.

SODELPA Hits Back!
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SODELPA Hits Back!

‘They were getting a $50,000 salary from Parliament, so who wants to let that go? Because outside of Parliament th...

Ratu Naiqama And Others Leaving Expected: Duru
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Ratu Naiqama And Others Leaving Expected: Duru

“I am committed to toppling this Government and be part of the change,” he said last night

Warrior King Calls Tui Cakau To Step Down, Cakaudrove To Be Wary Of Rabuka
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Warrior King Calls Tui Cakau To Step Down, Cakaudrove To Be Wary Of Rabuka

Ratu Meleti Raimuria, a leading chief of the Yavusa Korocau in Cakaudrove Province, is making a traditional call to ...

No Need For A Caretaker Govt To Be Appointed: Saneem
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No Need For A Caretaker Govt To Be Appointed: Saneem

“We should not have political opportunists taking advantage of public trust and abusing it for their own re-electi...

Electoral Amendment Bill Passed
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Electoral Amendment Bill Passed

“It has been there for nine years, exactly the same. What is the difference between that provision and this provis...

Ratu Filipe Should Focus On His Failing Political Career: Sodelpa
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Ratu Filipe Should Focus On His Failing Political Career: Sodelpa

“This is a serious failure of the general secretary role to implement the annual general meeting resolution and to...

Resign! Duru To Tui Cakau
NEWS

Resign! Duru To Tui Cakau

Mr Duru said they had not approached Ratu Naiqama for an explanation.

SODELPA GS Duru Questions Ratu Naiqama’s Loyalty To Party
NEWS

SODELPA GS Duru Questions Ratu Naiqama’s Loyalty To Party

Mr Duru said they were not sure if Ratu Naiqama was checking his other options for the 2022 General Election.

Ratu Naiqama Claims ‘Budget A Marketing Gimmick To Attract Voters’
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Ratu Naiqama Claims ‘Budget A Marketing Gimmick To Attract Voters’

Leader of Opposition Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the increase in the minimum wage to $4 per hour will have an impac...

2022 SODELPA Line-Up
NEWS

2022 SODELPA Line-Up

Party receives 35 applications to be one of the candidates for 2022 General Election

Team Looking At Legality In Ratu Naiqama’s Appointment: Gavoka
NEWS

Team Looking At Legality In Ratu Naiqama’s Appointment: Gavoka

On Ratu Naiqama’s claim that the Speaker had ruled his appointment constitutional, Mr Gavoka said: “If that’s ...

The Over 70s Club – Are They Too Old To Be In Politics And Should They Quit?
Analysis

The Over 70s Club – Are They Too Old To Be In Politics And Should They Quit?

As long as the mental faculties are excellent and the body can cope with the cut and thrust of life under constant p...

Gavoka: I Am Party Leader Into 2022
NEWS

Gavoka: I Am Party Leader Into 2022

The letter was a request from the president saying it will be better if I hold both positions as part of the synergy...

Caucus Defies Party
NEWS

Caucus Defies Party

This is not the first time that caucus has defied a party directive. The precedent was set in 2016.

Chiefs’ Mana Works Its Magic In Achieving Consensus At Election Of SODELPA Officials
Opinion, Politics

Chiefs’ Mana Works Its Magic In Achieving Consensus At Election Of SODELPA Officials

But can it be translated into strengthening party support for the 2022 General Election?

Probe On MPs: And Then There Were 9, FICAC Search SODELPA Party HQ
Politics

Probe On MPs: And Then There Were 9, FICAC Search SODELPA Party HQ

Secretary-General to Parliament Viniana Namosimalua lodged a complaint alleging MPs claimed accommodation and travel...

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