Full set of rights in time-CJ
The Chief Justice Anthony Gates said he believes there will be a full set of rights in Fiji in time. Chief Justice Gates made the comments after recent criticisms from the International Bar Association. While speakin
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Ruling on notice expected to be delivered
A ruling on notice is expected to be delivered by the Fiji Court of Appeal in relation to Sachida Mudaliar who is appealing against the decision to remove his name from medical practitioners. In 2006, Mudaliar was sent
Grandmother found in possession of alleged marijuana
A 67-year-old grandmother is in police custody that was allegedly found in possession of a roll of dried leaves believed to be marijuana yesterday. The woman went to visit her grandson at the Suva Prison when she was se
Provincial Council chairpersons must be neutral - PM
Prime Minister and Minister for I-Taukei Affairs, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that he wants neutral Provincial Council chairpersons to champion government development programs in important forums. Com
President to bring home new aircraft
The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will be at the forefront of the culmination of months of excitement when the A330 aircraft arrives home next week. The head of state left for Hong Kong after accepting a call t
Father gets 17 years for raping daughter
A 37-year-old father who raped and impregnated his 16-year-old daughter has been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo. Following a three-day trial, the man was convicted and fou
Proposed FLP case terminated
High Court Judge, Justice Anjala Wati has dismissed the proposed Fiji Labour Party’s case against the Registration of Political Parties Decree. The case was filed against President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Attorney
Assessors to decide today on rape charge
Brutal and violent are the only memories a 14-year-old alleged rape victim has of her father. This was revealed during the closing submission in the Suva High Court by the state lawyer in relation to the case where
Cardinal Jorge Bergogolio elected Pope Francis I
History has been created in the last hour as Cardinal Jorge Bergogolio, the archbishop from Argentina has been elected Pope, the first pontiff from Latin America to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. He i
Man who faced a rape charge allegedly rapes another 10yr old while on bail
The prosecution in a rape trial today raised serious concern on why an alleged rapist was granted bail by the court which has now resulted in the man allegedly raping a child. The 24-year-old man was facing an initial r
NZ parliament passes motion on Fiji beating
The New Zealand parliament has passed a motion condemning the beating and torture of the two detainees in Fiji which is currently under investigation by the police. The beating was revealed in the video that has been pu
Cancer patient allegedly impregnated by her father
A man who allegedly raped his sickly daughter asked the state witness in court today if any DNA test was carried out to confirm whether she was carrying his baby. The father who is facing 5 counts of rape and 2 coun
Officers sacked
The Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service said it will not reveal how many of its officers have been sacked as a result of the recent video footage released on many internet websites. Spokesperson, Ana Tamani confirmed t
State argues that court cannot entertain proposed FLP challenge
The Attorney General’s Office has today argued in the High Court that the court cannot accept or entertain the legal challenge filed against the Registration of Political Parties Decree by the proposed Fiji Labour
PM concerned old politicians may change all the reforms
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is concerned that some proposed political parties with the people from the old parties may come and change all the reforms that have been implemented since 2006. Commodore
Head of Vatukoula parish relieved of duties
The Vicar General of the Catholic Church of Fiji, Father Beni Kaloudau confirms that the head of the Vatukoula parish has been relieved of his duties. Speaking to Fijivillage this morning, Father Kaloudau said that
People should acknowledge the hard work of security personnel-PM
As investigations continue on the video showing the beating of two handcuffed men by a group of men, Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that the people of the country should acknowledge the hard work
Draft constitution now with the PM
The Fijian government has already prepared a draft constitution that will be presented to the Constituent Assembly. The draft constitution has been prepared by the government team from the Attorney General's Off
Student dies after trailer fell on him
A family in Daku Labasa is today mourning the loss of their young son who died as a result of a trailer of a tractor falling on him. 16-year-old Vinit Krishan Lal who was a form 5 student was on a tractor with his f
I will decide later whether I will contest 2014 general elections-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has said that he has a lot to do at the moment and he will decide later on whether he will contest the 2014 general elections. When questioned by Fijivillage, Commodore B