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The first State witness in former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s trial says the University of the South Pacific Council’s Executive Committee had resolved that
The first State witness in the trial of former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho has alleged that former Chair of the USP Council, Winston Thompson was interfering in
The first State witness has alleged in the trial of former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho that former Chair of the USP Council, Winston Thompson was approving bonus
The trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho has started in the Suva Magistrates Court. Bainimarama is charged with a count of attempt to pervert the c
The trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho begins today. Bainimarama is charged with a count of attempt to pervert the course of justice while Qiliho
The Financial Intelligence Unit has reported a matter to FICAC to examine the case of a politically exposed person for possible unexplained wealth as a result of corruption and bribery. The Unit has identified the
Loata Nasau who has been selling flowers at the Suva Market for the past 6 years says the small business has helped her extend their house in Naraiyawa, Namosi, buy home appliances and furniture and improved their stand
The Fiji Police Force has recorded a 13 percent decrease in overall crime rate in the first 6 months of the year where 7,605 cases were received compared to 8,774 for the same period last year. Acting Police Commi
It is all about giving recognition to the teacher unions as they have raised their concerns and that is what I am trying to accommodate. Those were the words of Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro during a press
Majority of the Members of Parliament voted to amend the Interpretation Act that now removes the requirement for women to put their spouse’s surname on their birth certificate if they wish to use their married name.
Nightclubs will close at 1am after Parliament passed the Liquor Amendment Bill today. 29 MPs voted for the Bill, 23 MPs voted against it, while 2 MPs did not cast their vote. This means the new opening hours f
Given the recently announced tax increases in the 2023-2024 National Budget, inflation is expected to rise from August onwards and register at 4.7 percent at the end of the year before subsiding to 2.5 percent by the en
With the allocated budget of $30.1 million, the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources will continue to ensure that we strike the right balance between the fulfillment of our role and function, support and encourage ec
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the 2023-2024 National Budget’s welfare policies are very well targeted to address the VAT effects on the people who need it the most. While speak
The 2023/2024 National Budget has been passed in parliament. This means the Bill to appropriate a sum of $3.76 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the year ending 31st July 2024 has been approved.
Two police officers have been sent on leave pending investigations in relation to their alleged involvement in the attempted rape of a female police officer. The alleged incident happened on Wednesday night. A
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says all issues will be considered when dealing with the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro’s rejection of the Permanent Secretary appointment as ministers do not have powers under
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has clarified that the crime rate in the country has decreased after questions were raised based on the statements made by the Opposition members in Parliament that crimes have
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is again appalled at the statistics of rape and sexual violence released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for the month of June, and asks are we as a nation not ash
The Fiji Women's Rights Movement is today making an urgent call on the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro and the teacher unions to respect the decision of the Public Service Commission in appointing Doctor Selina K
