Court allows Kaba to travel
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba has been granted a bail variation to travel overseas for business. Kaba is charged with one count of obtain
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State trying to make out of court settlement deal with Malimali, about $2 million on the table for discussions
There are clear indications today after the application for leave for a judicial review by former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali that the State has approached Malimali’s team to have an out of court settlement.
Malimali’s lawyer argues President lacked constitutional powers to sack Malimali
Defence counsel for former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, Tanya Waqanika argues that President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu did not have the authority under the Constitution to sack Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
Issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, Seruiratu says it is no longer a secret and the severity o
8% increase in crimes against children and 28% rise in sexual offences last month – COMPOL
Police have recorded an 8 percent increase in crimes against children and a 28 percent rise in sexual offences last month. This was revealed by the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu, who says that of the 115
Barbara Malimali’s case against President, PM and AG stood down to 2.15pm
The case filed by sacked FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali against the President, Prime Minister, and Attorney General over her dismissal has been stood down to 2.15pm today. Deputy Solicitor General, Eliesa Tuil
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant. He will deliver his maiden speech on Wedn
Govt negotiates Aspen deal to ensure fair use of Health Budget
With concerns raised over 25 percent of the health budget previously allocated to Aspen under past agreements, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says negotiations are underway to ens
Man charged with one count of sacrilege and one count of throwing object
The 28 year old man involved in the alleged sacrilege case at Shiv Temple in Samabula has been charged. Police say the man has been charged with one count of sacrilege and one count of throwing object. He will
Pregnant woman hospitalised after alleged cane knife attack by husband in Waiqanake
A woman is admitted in hospital after she was allegedly struck with a cane knife by her drunk husband in Waiqanake Village, Rewa. Police say the man is in custody after the incident on Friday morning. They say
A quarter pound of Rewa Butter to cost $4 from tomorrow
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets as Rewa Butter prices will increase from tomorrow. A quarter pound of butter which used to cost $3.51 will now be $4, the price of half pound has increased by 94 cents and
Chaudhry says temple desecration incident may have been caused by a person believed to be mentally impaired
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed concern at the desecration of Hindu idols at the Samabula Shiv Mandir but has cautioned against seeing it as a sign of growing religious intolerance. Chaudhr
Emotional Wainiqolo dedicates Flying Fijians win to late father, mother and wife
An emotional Jiuta Wainiqolo has dedicated the Fiji Water Flying Fijians 29-14 win over Scotland, to his late father. Wainiqolo also dedicated it to his wife Fiona, back in France who is pregnant with their first c
Flying Fijians thump Scotland 29-14
The Fiji water Flying Fijians have beaten Scotland 29-14 in a game that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Indiscipline cost Scotland the match as they were shown 2 yellow cards within the first half and a
Flying Fijians coach says he’s looking forward to seeing their scrum perform today
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Coach Mick Byrne says their scrum is one of the areas that they have been working on, and forwards coach Graham Dewes has done a great job. Byrne says he is looking forward to seeing their
Prof. Prasad calls for unity and swift justice after Shiv Temple sacrilege
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he is absolutely disgusted by the sacrilegious act at the Shiv Temple in Samabula and is calling for unity, respect and swift justice. He
We have respectfully reaffirmed our historic ties with the people of Lau – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he was deeply honoured to attend the installation of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as Tui Nayau and Tui Lau. Professor Prasad says the Natio
Evangeline Kumar – from walking the tightrope to now doing solo hair hang act during VOU Fijian Flying Circus
The VOU Fijian Flying Circus now underway in Suva is not only dazzling crowds with flips, drama, juggling, the Fijian village clown and Fijian flair, but it’s also lifting up the next generation of Pacific performers
Ratu Tevita Mara says being a leader is to uplift people’s lives
Being a leader is to uplift people’s lives. That is the comment from the newly installed Tui Lau, Sau Ni Vanua O Lau and Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Mara after an elaborate ceremony in Tubou Village in Lakeba. Ra
Charge against Bainimarama amended in sacked Police officers case
The charge against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in the case where he is charged alongside former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho for allegedly making unwarranted demands to dismiss two police officers,