Acting Permanent Secretary Responsible for Elections, Mohammed Saneem has reminded Fijians who have not yet registered to vote in the upcoming 2014 Elections that there are five locations around the country where they can go to register.
Permanent registration centres are currently open in Nausori, Lautoka, Rakiraki and Labasa and more are scheduled to open in other urban centres in the coming weeks and months.
Fijians can also register at the Elections Office Headquarters in Suva.
Mr Saneem encouraged young Fijians in particular to make use of these facilities as they turn 18.
“Any Fijian who turns 18 before the election writs are issued will be eligible to register and they can do so by visiting one of the registration centres around the country,” he said.
Mr Saneem reminded those interested in registering to bring one valid form of identification with them on the day they go to register.
Valid forms of identification include Birth Certificate, Fijian Passport, Driving License, FNPF Card, Employment Card (with Photo ID), or Social Welfare Card.
Mr Saneem added that Fijians who are already registered can visit one of the centres to check that their registration details are correct or to replace a lost voter card.
Details of the locations and opening hours of the registration centres, as well as all other necessary information, can be found on the Elections Office Website (www.electionsfiji.gov.fj<http://www.electionsfiji.gov.fj>).
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Locations and opening hours of registration centres:
SUVA (ELECTIONS OFFICE HEADQUARTERS)
Located at: 59 – 63 Upper High Street, Toorak
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday (8:00am to 4:30pm) Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm).
NAUSORI
Located at: Ground Floor, Hemron Plaza (Inside Government Service Centre)
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (8.00am to 4.30pm) Saturday (9.00am to 1.00pm)
LAUTOKA
Located at: Level 1, Rajendra Prasad Foodtown Building Westfield (Inside the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry)
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (8.00am to 4.30pm)
LABASA
Located at: Ground floor, Namuka House
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (8.00am to 4.30pm)
RAKIRAKI
Located at: Provincial Administrator’s Office, Cokova Crescent, Vaileka
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday (8:00am to 4:30pm) Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm).