I will stand by my men - PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he will stick by the security personnel of Fiji as they worked tirelessly last year to ensure that prison escapees are recaptured. In an exclusive interview with Fiji
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Permanent Secretary for Justice resigns
Acting Permanent Secretary for Justice and Registrar for Political Parties, Mere Vuniwaqa has resigned for personal reasons. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum states that the Acting Chief Registrar, Mohammed San
Video of security personnel and recaptured prisoners under investigation
The formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the video recording of Fijian security personnel and recaptured prison escapees is continuing. A government statement has for the first time said that it i
USP Students Association makes submission for reduction of fees
The University of the South Pacific Students Association has made submissions to the USP management asking for the 5% increase in tuition fees to be reduced as it is becoming a big burden for many students and their par
Arrangements made to pick 110 passengers
Arrangements are being made to send a vessel to pick the 110 passengers of the Spirit of Fiji Islands from Koro Island as the ferry got stuck on a reef near the island this morning. All the passengers are safe on th
Ship stuck on a reef near Koro Island
The ship, MV Spirit of Fiji Islands is currently stuck on a reef near Koro Island. Police National Divisional Command Centre confirmed that the incident occurred early this morning and said that the details will be
Charges laid against The Fiji Times and its Directors
The six directors of the Fiji Times will have to appear in court on the 22nd of this month after being charged for breaching the Media Industry Development Decree. Director of Public Prosecutions Office h
Thorough investigation now underway
A thorough investigation is now underway in relation to a video that has been published on a number of internet websites showing two handcuffed men getting badly beaten up. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokom
Police to comment soon on video
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua will make a statement this hour in relation to a video that has been published on a number of internet websites showing two handcuffed men getting badly beaten up.
Man charged with 3 counts of rape after allegedly putting up pornographic photos
A man in his early 20's who allegedly put up indecent photos of a local woman on the internet appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon, charged with three counts of rape. Zainal Haroon has been gr
Police receive another case of impersonation
Police have received another case of impersonation in Vatuwaqa over the weekend. In less than two weeks, four cases of impersonation have emerged, including two cases in Ba and one in Kadavu, which is now being inve
Heavy rain warning in force for whole of Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. According to the Nadi Weather Office a shallow trough of low pressure which is slow moving eastwards towards Fiji together with an active trough of low pr
Cyber Crimes Unit probes 5 local porn cases
Charges are expected to be laid against a man who allegedly put up nude photos of his ex-girlfriend on an internet website. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man is still in police custod
Heavy rain expected for eastern group
A heavy rain warning is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu, Lomaiviti group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi weather office said a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over
Reported kidnapping cases just rumours
There is confirmation that kidnapping cases being reported in Fiji are just rumours. Fiji Police Force Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that no such incidents were reported at any police station around the co
Priest charged with rape remanded in custody
A Catholic priest charged with one count of rape and one count of indecent assault has been remanded in custody as investigations continue. The priest appeared in the Tavua Magistrates Court and the case has been ad
Police investigate 2 men allegedly impersonating Govt officials
Police have now launched an investigation in relation to another two people who allegedly impersonated government officials and were taking signatures of people in Ba. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms
Passengers have to board another bus if E-ticketing system is not working
Passengers will have to board another bus if the E-ticketing machine is not working. According to the Land Transport Authority after having discussions with the Fiji Bus Operators they have decided that if any machi
Qarase in court for abuse of office charges
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of Native Land Trust Board, Laisenia Qarase came from Korovou Prison again today to face charges in relation to alleged fraudulent conversion and abuse of office. Qarase is charged
Police officer assists woman deliver baby
A 50 year old police officer is proud today to save a life when he assisted a woman deliver her baby by the road side in Naboutini, Serua last night. Inspector Emosi Veikoso who is a nurse was part of a group of Pol