54-year-old rapist remanded in custody
A 54-year-old man who allegedly raped a 7-year-old girl in a school compound in Tailevu, has been remanded in custody by the Nausori Magistrates Court. Serupepeli Bolalailai is charged with one count of rape.
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Naupoto to continue as Acting Army Commander
Commodore Viliame Naupoto will continue to act as Army Commander until the post is filled. Following advice from the Constitutional Offices Commission, President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has extended the appointment
15-year-old boy dies in fire
A fifteen year old boy of Navua died in a fire incident at Togoru Road in Tokotoko this morning. A relative of the victim told Legend News that the family were sleeping when the fire started at about three this mor
All Blacks win Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks hard work has paid off after winning the Web Ellis Cup in this year’s Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks defeated Australia 34-17. Captain Richie McCaw said that this is the proudest moment i
Resort Relax Fiji opens
Sixty jobs have been created and 80 people were engaged in building the Resort Relax Fiji, in Nadi. Speaking at the opening of the Resort last night, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said this project is yet anoth
Government plans to assist tens of thousands of squatters
The government is planning to assist tens of thousands of squatters who live on state land by issuing them 99 year leases. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama made this announcement in Field 40, Lautoka today.
An announcement expected soon in relation to Army Commander’s post
An announcement is expected soon in relation to the Army Commander’s post. Commodore Viliame Naupoto’s three month acting term comes to an end this Sunday. Commodore Naupoto took up the acting appo
Manslaughter charge to be withdrawn in Soko case, rape charge to be pursued further
The Director of Public Prosecutions Office has today informed the Lautoka High Court that they would be withdrawing the manslaughter charge laid against the 8 police officers and 1 soldier in relation to the death of Vi
Davonu and Matairavula also face charges for Soko’s death
A police officer and a soldier who are charged with allegedly unlawfully and indecently assaulting Iowane Benedito in November 2012, are also facing charges in relation to the death of Vilikesa Soko. Police officer
IMF estimates Fiji’s economic growth will be 4.3% for this year
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Fiji’s economic growth will be 4.3 percent for this year and the growth will also be very strong next year. IMF Head of Mission to Fiji, Roberto Guimaraes said t
No decision yet on Kepa’s declaration
The Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem said he cannot say anything yet on Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s comments about the declaration of properties made by Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kep
About $500,000 Walk On Walk Strong funds to be released to WOWS Kids
Good news as about $500,000 of the Walk On Walk Strong funds that was frozen in Fiji Cancer Society bank accounts will finally be released to WOWS Kids Fiji tomorrow. Majority of the funds that was collected for WO
It was an official visit - Namosimalua
Secretary General to Parliament, Viniana Namosimalua said parliament paid for Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa’s tour to the Northern division earlier this month based on the assessment that it was official.
Digicel Fiji yet to get license to operate Sky Pacific
Digicel Fiji is yet to get the license to operate Sky Pacific. While an announcement was made by Digicel and Fiji Television last month, nothing has been confirmed as the Minister for Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Kh
8,833 out of 39,000 TLTB tenants not paying rent on time
8,833 tenants out of the 39,000 iTaukei Land Trust Board tenants are not paying their rent on time and are now in arrears. The total rent arrears by TLTB tenants now stands at $14.2 million and appropriate action i
Health Ministry targeting more blood donations
The Health Ministry’s blood bank is targeting to collect 14,000 litres of blood by the end of the year. National manager for the Health Ministry's blood bank, Josefa Bolaqace says they are looking at arou
Free Education grant to be increased next year
The Ministry of Education says the free education grant will be increased next year and it is not only for stationary but also for maintenance and repairs. This was highlighted by the Education Minister Dr Mahendra
Miss Ba wins Miss Fiji crown
Zaira Begg is Miss Fiji and will represent us at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in the Cook Islands. Begg who was representing Ba was crowned the 2015 TFL Miss Fiji Pageant last night beating strong competition f
Sayed‑Khaiyum did not understate the value of his asset declaration - FICAC
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has assessed that Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum did not understate the value of his asset declaration. Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa had filed a complaint with the Re
Ro Teimumu refuses to reveal if she will contest SODELPA leader's post in 2016
Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa has not given a clear indication on whether she will contest the SODELPA Leader’s post next year. With the change in SODELPA’s constitution, the SODELPA leader’s