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Fijian Elections Office Manager Human Resources, Afrina Hussein has confirmed that the tax refund of $55,944.03 to former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem in 2021 was legitimate. Hussein was the fourth pros
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the decision to establish a Fiji Embassy in Israel was made by the government, not by any individual political party within the coalition. Amid growing criticism from some politi
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have won their seventh Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup title after beating Japan 33-27 this afternoon. Player of the Match, Joji Nasova who contributed two tries to Fiji’s five s
FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says Japan love to move the ball really quickly across the field and they play quick ruck ball. Byrne highlighted this to the media saying they will be looking to slow tha
Winning the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final today is our primary goal. FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne highlighted this to the media this week saying this is an opportunity to bring the Cup bac
Epeli Laqeni, who allegedly killed his de-facto partner in Nakasi between September 3rd and 5th, has been remanded by Nasinu Magistrate Jone Bale during a special court sitting this afternoon. Laqeni is charged wit
The Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga reminds people that it is crucial that the judicial process proceeds without external interference, speculation or partisan commentary. This comes
As excitement builds for the 2025 Hibiscus Festival, reigning Miss Hibiscus Melania Tora is calling on the public to treat contestants with dignity and compassion, reminding the community to see the young women not just
The Financial Controller for the Fijian Elections Office, Romika Sewak says that former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s tax deduction was based on an amount of $426,000 which is his combined normal salary fo
The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights says they are ashamed of our government for abandoning the principles of human rights, justice, peace, freedom, and human dignity, but we must not be our government. The state
Thousands of people living along Princes Road from Tamavua to Colo-i-Suva, Flagstaff, Toorak, Walu Bay, and Nasinu are expected to experience low water pressure or intermittent supply after one of the four pumps at the
Fijian Elections Office's Financial Controller Romika Sewak says former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem was very upset about his tax deduction and had repeatedly asked her why $55,000 was deducted. Sewak wa
The Judicial Services Commission is seeking an order to quash the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as the Commissioner of FICAC together with other decla
Chief Justice Salesi Temo says that if the State and the witnesses do not persuade him, he will throw out the case against former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Election Mohammed Saneem,
Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says that the complaint letter against former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem, suggesting that tax reimbursements had been ap
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa says Director Corporate Services, Sanjeshwar Ram raised concerns on January 30th, 2023 about the misuse of public funds by the then Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem.


The Reserve Bank of Fiji has transferred a record $146 million in profit to the Fijian Government for the 2024–2025 financial year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali says since the government is the Bank’s sole shareholde
The Daulomani Safe Home in Lautoka is providing a safe and welcoming space for women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, street dwellers, single mothers, and members of the LGBT+ community a vision its fou
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has refused the application for his recusal made by former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s counsel in their abuse of office trial.
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has reiterated that the Ministry will stand by the law when it comes to the discussion of reintroducing corporal punishment in schools.

 With students’ deteriorating behavi
