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Heated debate took place in parliament today as parliamentarians were speaking on the motion for parliament to appoint a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the cases of brutality by the police and military officers res
40-year-old security officer Josua Colanaudolu has been sentenced to life imprisonment and has to serve a minimum of 30 years in prison before he can be considered for a pardon by the President. High Court Judge, J
As the National Farmers Union gets ready to have its protest march in Labasa later this morning, it is refusing to accept the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s statement that more than 2,000 cane growers in Labasa have bee
High Court Judge, Justice Salesi Temo has found 40-year-old security officer Josua Colanaudolu guilty of one count of murder, 6 counts of rape, 1 count of abduction and one count of indecently annoying a female. Wh
High Court Judge, Justice Salesi Temo will deliver his judgement in the Josua Colanaudolu rape and murder trial this hour. The three assessors have found Colanaudolu guilty of one count of murder, 6 counts of rape,
Guilty of all charges. That is the decision of the three assessors in the Josua Colanaudolu rape and murder trial after the summing up of the case by presiding judge, Justice Salesi Temo. The three assessors h
Speaker of Parliament Dr Jiko Luveni told parliamentarians this morning that some supplementary questions from the opposition are only focusing on where they come from. As questions were being raised on rural
The government says the $4.5 billion national debt is manageable and reasonable as highlighted by the Head of the World Bank office in Suva however the opposition is disagreeing with the World Bank assessment. Acti
Josua Colanaudolu did not rape and murder the 14-year-old girl in Deuba last year. Colanaudolu’s lawyer Michael Fesaitu made this statement in the Suva High Court this morning while making his closing submiss
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says civil service reforms are critical and they will be implemented to increase the efficiency of the civil service. Sayed-Khaiyum made this clear after SODELPA MP Salote
The Leader of Government in Parliament Inia Seruiratu says the government will make ministerial statements in parliament although the Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa is hoping that this week’s sitting
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team won the final of the Challenge Trophy against Wales 26-14 in the London 7s tournament after failing to qualify for the medal quarter finals. Wales crossed over for the first try to lead 7-
The Vodafone Fiji 7s thrashed Kenya 45‑5 in the Challenge Trophy semi‑final of the London 7s tournament. Fiji began the first half with tries to Josua Vakurunabili, Jerry Tuwai, Kalione Nasoko and Captain Osea
The Vodafone Fiji 7s defeated Russia 31‑5 in the Challenge Trophy quarter-final in the second day London 7s tournament. Fiji started off well with tries to Jerry Tuwai, Samu Bale and Josua Vakurunabili which left
One common complaint that government has received from students is the lack of proper services by bus companies for school bus runs. This has been stressed by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy 
The Vodafone Fiji 7's team now find themselves in the Challenge Trophy quarter‑finals against Russia at 8.52pm tonight. Fiji last played in the trophy quarter final category in 2014. Fiji missed out on q
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team missed out on qualifying for the quarterfinals of the London 7s after losing to New Zealand 27-22 in their third pool match. Lack of possession, miss tackles and mistakes cost Fiji th
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team thrashed Japan 61‑5 in their second pool match of the London 7s tournament. Captain Osea Kolinisau scored two tries, one which came from an offload from Josua Vakurunabil
Canada started the first upset of London 7s after beating the Vodafone Fiji 7s 22-19 with a last minute try by former captain John Moonlight. Moonlight has scored his 100th try in the World Sevens Series. Fiji
Ball retention and strong defense will be the key for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team ahead of their first game against Canada tonight at the London 7s. Coach Gareth Baber believes they do not have a problem in attack wi
