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Police investigate local porn materials on internet

A major investigation is currently underway after the emergence of several pornographic materials involving locals on the internet. Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said they have been alerted to thi

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Qarase appeal hearing continues today

The appeal hearing for former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase will continue today before Fiji Court of Appeal judges, Justice William Callanchini, Justice Eric Basnayake and Justice Suresh Chandra.  Qarase&rsqu

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There were no objections in the trial-Blanchflower

FICAC’s Senior Counsel, Michael Blanchflower has yesterday said in former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase’s appeal hearing that there were no objections to the summing up by the trial judge and to the bundle

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QC Remy Van De Wiel fights Qarase’s case

Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase’s Queens Counsel Remy van de Wiel has made submissions in the Fiji Court of Appeal that Qarase did not hold a civil service position when he was adviser to the Fijian Affair

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Qarase’s appeal hearing underway

The appeal hearing of former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is currently underway before the Fiji Court of Appeal. Qarase is appealing his conviction and one year sentence. In the brief preliminary application,

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Hunt continues for killer minibus

The search continues for a white minibus which was involved in a fatal hit and run incident early yesterday morning. The incident occurred in Waila, Nausori where a 17-year-old student lost his life. Police con

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17yr old loses life in hit and run accident

A 17 year old student lost his life in a hit and run accident in Waila Nausori early this morning. The incident happened between Waila and Sawani stretch. Police are appealing for information in relation to the

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Residents save belongings

Residents of a settlement in Tuvu Lautoka managed to save their belongings and take them to higher grounds after flood waters reached their compounds this morning. Flood waters are receding in the area as rain has e

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People cross broken bridge in Lautoka

Some people have managed to cross the broken bridge in Luvu Lautoka after the flood waters receded in the last hour. About 700 people were stranded this morning after a newly constructed bridge washed away due to fl

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Young girls mostly targeted for local human trafficking

Girls between the ages of 12 to 18 years are mostly targeted for human trafficking within Fiji. This is according to the Human Trafficking Unit. Speaking at the Police Symposium in Nasova, CID officer Aminiasi C

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Man with alleged stolen govt cheques remanded in custody

A 25-year-old man allegedly using stolen government cheques has been remanded in custody at the Totogo Police station for further investigation. Nalin Navneet Singh charged with theft appeared this morning before Suva M

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2012 records highest number of rape with 132 cases

2012 has recorded the highest number of rape cases with 132. According to the Crimes trend and patterns compiled by the Fiji Police Force presented at the National Community Police Symposium, a total of 1,099 rape c

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Further exemptions for state owned media regarding Pay TV

An amendment has been made to the Media Industry Development Decree that now gives a state owned media organization a further exemption for pay television services. This would give state owned broadcaster, Fiji Broadcas

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Man gets 16 years imprisonment for raping a 13yr old girl

A 48 year old bottle and scrap metal dealer, Abdul Rasheed has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for raping a 13 year old girl on different occasions from 2005 to 2011. While sentencing the man today, Justice

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Fiji Times, Wesley, O’Flaherty to pay up by March 20th

Fiji Times Limited, its Editor Fred Wesley and former Publisher Brian O'Flaherty have to pay their fines and costs by the 20th of next month for their charge of contempt of court. Fiji Times and Wesley also need

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Fiji Times, Wesley, O’Flaherty handed severe penalties

Fiji Times Limited, its Editor Fred Wesley and former Publisher Brian O'Flaherty have today been convicted of contempt of court and handed down severe penalties by Justice William Callanchini. Fiji Times has bee

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