Government owes me money - Tikoca
“I swear under oath that I do not owe the government any money but the government owes me money.” Ratu Isoa Tikoca made this statement as he took the stand as the first defense witness in his case in th
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Ratu Inoke recommended me to send my son to a college in Brisbane - Tikoca
Suspended parliamentarian Ratu Isoa Tikoca has told the Suva Magistrates Court that it was the current Minister for National Security, Defense and Immigration Ratu Inoke Kubuabola that had recommended him to send his yo
Fiji 7s team nominated for 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards
The Fiji 7s team has been nominated for the World Breakthrough of the Year award for the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards. They have been nominated alongside current English Premier League champions Leicester City,
Tikoca has a case to answer - Magistrate Mua
Suva Magistrate Makereta Mua says Ratu Isoa Tikoca has a case to answer. Magistrate Mua said this after FICAC wrapped up its case yesterday. Tikoca is charged with failure to declare his liabilities contrary t
Police officers need to pass a standard fitness test for promotion
All Police officers now need to pass a standard fitness test to be considered for a promotion in the Fiji Police Force. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed this saying this is one of the criteria for
Discovery of bullets is just a tip of the iceberg - Bulitavu
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says he will not be commenting on statements released by politicians regarding the discovery of bullets in Lautoka last Sunday. He says they are doing their work and will not be
Some students will resume their first school term classes in tents
Education Minister, Doctor Mahendra Reddy has revealed that some students around the country will resume their first school term classes in tents from next week. Reddy says that all schools will be open for normal
Businessmen appear in Lautoka court for possession of arms and ammunition
The owner of HyperChem Pharmacy Aiyaz Mohammed Mussa Umarji and his Manager Naushad Ali appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with being in possession of arms and ammunition without a license.
There is not a particular focus with regards to the gun search in Lautoka
Police say there is not a particular focus with regards to the search for guns in Lautoka. Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou says the investigators were looking into all aspects that c
2 people charged in relation to the discovery of bullets in Lautoka
Two people have been charged in relation to the discovery of bullets on a yacht at Vuda Marina in Lautoka last Sunday. Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou says a businessman and another
Assessments on future landslide hazards on Qamea Island
A team from the Mineral Resources Department is now on Qamea Island evaluating the current and future hazards which landslides would have on villages on the island. The Dreketi Health centre as well a community hal
Police question suspect after discovery of bullets on yacht at Vuda Marina
Police have questioned a suspect at the Lautoka Police station as investigations continue into the discovery of bullets on a yacht at Vuda Marina, Lautoka. Spokesperson, Jokatama Qio says a raid was conducted by po
3 men appear in court accused with murder of 46yr-old man at Lokia Landing
Three men charged for the murder of a 46‑year‑old fisherman at Lokia Landing in Nausori last Sunday morning appeared in a special court sitting at the Nausori Magistrates Court this afternoon. Waisea Motonivalu
Man charged with 83 counts of rape of his daughter in Ba
A 40-year-old man of Ba has been charged with 83 counts of rape of his daughter and one count of indecent assault. The carpenter appeared before Ba Magistrate Mosese Naivalu today who has remanded him in custody an
Tragic start of the year for villagers in Somosomo, Gau
It is a tragic start of the year for the people of Somosomo in Gau Island as they buried three of their village elders and a visitor yesterday. The four who died from fish poisoning on Tuesday are said to have eate
Girl dies in a road accident in Ra
A 4-year-old girl passed away in a road accident in Ra yesterday. Police say the children were playing with water when she was chased by her cousin. The girl crossed the road and she was hit by a vehicle.
Alleged rapist refuses to talk in court
A 30-year-old man who allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman in Toorak in November last year appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon and refused to respond to the questions of the court for more than half an
No link established so far in the alleged rape cases from Toorak and Holland Street
Police have confirmed that they have not established any link so far between the alleged rape cases from Toorak and Holland Street in Suva. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou says the investig
Three people in custody in relation to alleged Lokia murder
Three people are now in police custody in relation to the alleged murder of a 46-year-old man at Lokia Landing in Nausori on Sunday morning. Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Biu Matavou has conf
Commissioner directs special unit to arrest those that attacked a police officer at his home
Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho has directed officers from the Police Special Response Unit to assist in the arrest of those involved in the attack on a Police officer at his home. Corporal, Vilitaki Bari wa