Kepa remains in custody
44-year-old, Ro Filipe Kepa who is facing three counts of rape and one count of pornographic activity relating to offences allegedly committed against a 17-year-old, is still in custody. Kepa was granted bail yeste
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Filipe Kepa charged with 3 counts of rape
44 year old, Filipe Kepa appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon charged with three counts of rape and one count of pornographic activity for offences allegedly committed against a 17-year-old.
President to be sworn in next month
President-elect, Retired Major General Jioji Konrote is expected to be sworn in as President of the Republic of Fiji by Chief Justice Anthony Gates next month. Konrote’s swearing-in ceremony is expected to ta
Parliament elects Konrote as new Fijian President
Former senior military officer and former Minister for Employment, Major General Jioji Konrote has been elected as President of the Republic of Fiji. Konrote will be sworn-in as President by the Chief Justice Antho
Jioji Konrote to be elected President of Fiji this morning
Former senior military officer and current Minister for Employment, Major General Jioji Konrote will be elected President of the Republic of Fiji later this morning. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has nominated
122 teenage pregnancy cases recorded in the first 8 months of the year
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation has recorded a total of 122 teenage pregnancy cases in the first eight months of this year. This is the consolidated data from the Ministry of Women, the Mini
Let's just wait for tomorrow - Konrote
Current Minister for Employment Opportunities, Productivity and Industrial Relations Minister, Major General Jioji Konrote says he will just have to wait for the outcome tomorrow. Konrote is Prime Minister, Voreqe
Put politics aside and celebrate things that bind us together as Fijians - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the nation that it is a time to put politics aside and celebrate the things that bind us together as Fijians our love for our nation, our love of God and our love for each
President calls on people to tackle national issues together
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has called on the people to recognize the nations flaws and weaknesses and rededicate ourselves to rectifying them. In his Fiji Day message, Ratu Epeli says the country still faces a
President Nailatikau wants more support for young people
The outgoing President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has called for more support for the young people. In his Fiji Day message, Ratu Epeli says as a nation, we must unite behind young people to give them all the best possi
Jioji Konrote is the PM's nominee for President
Former senior military officer and current Minister for Employment Opportunities, Productivity and Industrial Relations Minister, Major General Jioji Konrote is Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama’s nominee for Pre
US sends Fiji Day message to the people of Fiji
The United States of America says it expresses its firm support for the nation of Fiji as its citizens strive for greater peace and prosperity. US Secretary of State, John Kerry has sent a message to the people of
Questions raised on the right to use herbal medicine
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government’s position on the right to life is clear based on the actions that it is taking. Sayed-Khaiyum made this comment at a Public Lecture on Fiji’s&n
FICAC considers action after $3 million scam case
FICAC is considering action on proceeds of crime regarding the $3 million involved in the case of businessman Feroz Jan Mohammed and former civil servants Iliesa Turagacati, Navitalai Tamanitoakula and Aisea Liwaiono.
Ratu Epeli Ganilau is the Opposition Leader's Nominee for President's post
Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa has today announced that she will nominate former Army Commander and former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Epeli Ganilau for the President’s position. Ro Teimumu say
I will continue to work on educating people on HIV/AIDS - President
Outgoing President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says he is focused on continuing to work on educating the people about HIV AIDS. While speaking at a special thanksgiving ceremony for the President organized by the Minist
Fiji thrash Uruguay in final RWC game
The Vodafone Flying Fijians have finished on a high note in their Rugby World Cup last pool game after thrashing Uruguay 47-15. Fiji was leading 26-10 at half time. Fiji was awarded a penalty try in the third
Only weeks remain for ILO to decide on commission of enquiry
As only a few weeks remain for the International Labour Organization to decide on whether there will be a Commission of Inquiry into Fiji, there is now confirmation that an extended Employment Relations Advisory Board o
High Commission contacts Pretoria for guidance
The South African High Commission has reported the incident regarding the involvement of a South African diplomat in a fatal accident to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in Pretoria for consider
Investigation file against Police Commissioner now with ACP Brown
Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Henry Brown has today confirmed that the investigation file regarding a report made against the Commissioner of Police is now with ACP Brown. A report has been l