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Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa is having a meeting with SODELPA parliamentarians today to discuss some facebook posts which include death threats made to some opposition MPs. The opposition’s Principal Ad
Speeding has been the biggest killer on our roads this year. Latest statistics released by the Fiji Police Force Traffic Unit confirm that 28,768 drivers were fined for speeding this year. Fiji Police Force
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji says there was no oil leakage from the MV Suilven although 3000 litres of light diesel oil was on-board the vessel before it sunk at the Suva Harbour on Tuesday. Permanent Secr
Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) has today clarified that their shipment which was on-board the vessel MV Suilven was all insured. The MV Suilven sunk near the Suva Harbour on Tuesday. PAFCO Chairman Iqbal Jani
A church pastor and a Turaga Ni Koro have been charged with rape in two separate cases. 74-year-old pastor of the Back to Eden Church Iowane Vakadranu has been charged with five counts of rape. Vakadranu
Police are continuing investigations into the plot to destablise the government and the alleged police brutality case in Lautoka. Acting Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says he can only say that they
The Fiji Ports Corporation Limited has today confirmed that they took proactive steps to contact the captain of the MV Suilven after they noticed that the vessel was encountering problems at about 3.30pm yesterday.
A full investigation will now be carried out by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji after the sinking of the MV Suilven at the Suva Harbour yesterday afternoon. MSAF will find out exact details on when the Suilve
A local vessel, Suilven sunk close to the passage of the Suva Harbour yesterday afternoon. Police confirm that all 31 crew members on board were rescued. According to eyewitnesses the vessel started listing as
Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says he will ensure that police continue to work with international organizations to educate police officers on human rights related issues. Qiliho
Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has ordered for an urgent investigation into an alleged police brutality case involving a Lautoka internet outlet owner. Qiliho says the man is curr
SODELPA’s Opposition Whip, Ratu Isoa Tikoca is still demanding that Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum must step down as a Member of Parliament following unbecoming acts in Parliament in his capacity as
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there is no excuse whatsoever for the acts of terror in Paris and especially in the name of God because this is not God’s way. While speaking at the Memorial Se
National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad says that he has no idea what the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is talking about. This follows comments by Sayed-Khaiyum that the Oppos
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Opposition has been raising racial issues during the Budget session in Parliament in the last two days. Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted this while speaking at the Soropt
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is saddened that lighthearted comments and gestures he made during parliamentary exchanges on Wednesday have been deliberately twisted to imply that he made a racial slu
Opposition Whip Ratu Isoa Tikoca today demanded an apology from Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum for his animated actions in parliament earlier this week. Tikoca said his actions were unacceptable.
Profanities were used during the National Budget debate in parliament late yesterday which was broadcast live on free to air television stations and streamed live on the internet. The offensive word was said a few
Even Darth Vader from Star Wars got a mention during the National Budget debate in parliament. In an animated performance in parliament, Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum asked Opposition Whip Ratu Iso
The opposition’s motion to reduce the Prime Minister’s overseas travel budget of 1.5 million dollars for next year by $700,000 has been defeated in parliament. SODLEPA MP Salote Radrodro moved the
