SUVA, Oct 30 (NNN-PIN) – The South Pacific island nation of Fiji, will hold its general elections on Dec 14, the government said.
While confirming the date for the polls, the Fijian government said, on its Facebook page that, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, advised President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, this morning, to hold the general elections on Dec 14, and to dissolve Parliament from today.
The next step will see Ratu Wiliame announce the writ of election, then candidate nominations will open, and close 12 days after the writ has been announced.
Currently, the total number of registered voters in Fiji stands at 691,824 and nine registered parties, including the ruling FijiFirst, will participate in the forthcoming general elections.
Fiji, an island nation with a population of around 900,000, held its last general elections in 2018.– NNN-PIN
