Press Release

In opening the Electoral Security Advisory Group (ESAG) Coordination Workshop held in Suva today, the Supervisor of Elections, Ms Ana Mataiciwa emphasized the critical role of electoral security in fostering public confidence. “Free, fair, and secure elections are the...

The Fijian Elections Office (FEO) together with the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted the Commonwealth Election Professionals (CEP) Pacific Regional Talanoa that was held, last week at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi. Over the five (5) days, Election Management...

The Fijian Elections Office [‘FEO’] is delighted to announce the re-opening of Voter Services Centres [‘VSCs’] across the country following a brief temporary closure. These centres will be fully operational starting from 08.30 am on Monday, 29 July 2024, providing...

The Fijian Elections Office [‘FEO’] is pleased to announce the successful completion of the "Introduction to Elections" workshop organized for Political Parties. The workshop was conducted by the Learning and Development Unit and was held from Monday, 8 July to...

The Registrar of Political Parties, Ms. Ana Mataiciwa has today, Monday 01 July 2024 de-registered FijiFirst in accordance with section 12(4) of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding & Disclosures) Act, 2013 [“Act”]. “On Thursday 30 May 2024,...

The Fijian Elections Office [‘FEO’] announces the temporary closure of its Voter Service Centres [‘VSC’] around the country from 1 July to 26 July 2024. This closure is necessary to facilitate the upgrade of the Voter Registration System. Temporary Closure Details:...

Today, Friday 24 May 2024, I have referred two (2) matters of probable commission of electoral breaches to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption [‘FICAC’]. The matters are related to the FijiFirst appointment of its Party Leader and the Honourable Lynda...

The Fijian Elections Office (FEO) is pleased to announce the confirmation of Ana Salaivalu Mataiciwa as the substantive Supervisor of Elections (SoE) with immediate effect. This appointment comes following a letter received today, Friday 10 May 2024, from His...

In response to the allegations made by the Hon. Biman Prasad, the Acting Supervisor of Elections [‘ASoE’] Ms. Ana Mataiciwareiterates Section 18 of the Electoral Act 2014 which states:...

The Fijian Elections Office [FEO] is emphasizing the need for enhanced engagement and initiatives to facilitate increased involvement of women in the electoral process. In shedding light on the current state of women's participation in elections, the Acting Supervisor...