Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka this morning met with former U.S. National Security Advisor, Mr Oliver North ahead of the National Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

A new political party is in the works in Fiji, as a team begins collecting 5,000 signatures needed for its official registration.

Independent parliamentarian Faiyaz Koya says contrary to some media reports, there is no split in the Group of 16 plus one in the House.

Members of different political parties, including SODELPA, have shown interest in joining the newly proposed party by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu.

Former Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, will be given the opportunity to speak before the People’s Alliance disciplinary committee makes a decision regarding her case.

The People’s Alliance will hold its management committee and executive committee meeting tomorrow.

Opposition Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has decided to remain an Independent MP.

Former FijiFirst Member and Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau has written to the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu informing him of his decision.

The opposition members of Parliament are now independent and have the will to make their own decisions about whether they want to remain independent or join other political parties.

FijiFirst is nearing its deadline to amend its constitution by 4pm tomorrow or face deregistration.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged that the timing is perfect to form a government of national unity.

The work of the opposition members of Parliament has not been affected despite the mass resignations from FijiFirst on Monday.