Come Face To Face-Colonel
One of the latest victims in the home attacks is challenging the mystery assailants not to hide in the dark but approach him like a man. Former Military man, Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce whose house was vandalised by unknown
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Netani Rika calls for fair treatment
The Fiji Times Editor in Chief is calling on the interim government to step in and do something about the increasing number of attacks on individuals in recent weeks. Rika said he had been attacked three times and no si
Fireball attacks on prominent figures
A team of Police Officers are in search for the unknown men who allegedly tried to burn the house of Global Risk Chief Executive Officer Sakiusa Raivoce and Fiji Times Editor in Chief Netani Rika early this morning. Sp
Mother charged for baby’s death
Nausori Police have charged a 26-year-old woman from Korovou, Tailevu for the alleged murder of her newly born baby boy earlier this week. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh Chand confirmed the mother gave birt
Comments against former PNG PM condemned
The Fiji Labour Party has condemned comments made against former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu, which led to him resigning as a nominee for the chair of the President's Political Dialogue Forum.
Raniga’s visit to India
The most proud and memorable moment of my visit to India was going to the sites where Oscar Award winning movie, Slum Dog Millionaire was shot. These are the words of Suva resident, Nitesh Raniga who accompanied his 54
PSC defends decision
The Public Service Commission has defended its decision to request civil servants to remain home today despite the cancellation of the tsunami warning at around 8:30 this morning. Outgoing Permanent Secretary for Public
Fiji 7s To Meet England In Quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7's team have a tough road in trying to end their 10 year losing streak in the Hong Kong 7's as they will take on England in the 1/4 final. After a 12 all draw against Samoa in their last pool g
Tsunami Warning Cancelled
The tsunami warning issued for the Fiji group has been cancelled in the last hour. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii confirmed that the threat of a tsunami no longer exists however a tsunami was generated in
Tsunami Warning In Force For Fiji
A tsunami warning is now in force for the Fiji group after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga this morning. The Mineral resources department confirms that the warning will remain in place until the
IBA Flawed-Judiciary
The Judiciary in Fiji has labelled the International Bar Associations report on the Judiciary in Fiji as being flawed in methodology and issues which demonstrate false deductions. In a statement this afternoon, the Fiji
Investors Confident In Fiji Economy
Despite the global economic climate two investors have full confidence in the Fiji economy and have already pumped in $14 million off $140 million into its integrated residential and hotel project in Wainadoi. The proje
All civil servants/Disciplined Forces included
The Public Service Commission has today confirmed that the 55 year retirement age policy includes all the civil servants and members of the disciplined forces. Doctor Mohammed Yunus said steps are now being taken to con
FPSA/FTA files stay order
The planned reduction of the retirement age in the civil service topped the agenda at the Fiji Public Service Association's (FPSA) Suva branch AGM last night. FPSA General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh told the over 100
IBA member disputes Fiji report
A counsel to the Tribunal which was looking into the removal of former Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki has raised concern on the report released by the Human Rights Institute of the International Bar Association titled Dire
Kolinio Meo acquitted of charges
I am a really happy man today. These are the words of former Fiji Institute of Technology Director Kolinio Meo after he was acquitted of the charge of 'Abuse of Office' by Magistrate Amani Rokotinaviti in the Su
Sentence may be appealed in Rabaka case
The lawyer of the eight soldiers and police officer, who were yesterday sentenced to four years in jail for the manslaughter of 19 year old Sakiusa Rabaka, is expected to make a decision this week on whether or not to ap
Jailed
The eight soldiers and police officer who assaulted 19 year old Nadi resident Sakiusa Rabaka, which resulted in his death, have each received a 4 year prison sentence. Lautoka High Court judge Justice Daniel Gounder se
They are loyal-Colonel Driti
The eight soldiers and one police officer who assaulted 19 year old Nadi resident Sakiusa Rabaka, which resulted in his death, will be sentenced this afternoon. This morning Fiji Military Force Land Force Commander Colo
Make it 2011 says Rabuka
Get ready for Fiji to be suspended from the Commonwealth and the Pacific Islands Forum later this year because elections will not be held this year. Those were the words of former Prime Minister and SVT Leader Sitiveni