Khan remains in custody
Businessman, Ballu Khan remains in custody at the Central Police Station and is expected to be questioned again by the police investigators later this morning. Our sources have confirmed that Khan may be charged later t
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Ballu Khan in Police Custody
Businessman Ballu Khan is in Police custody after being discharged from CWM Hospital at 11 this morning and was escorted by Police to the CID Headquarters in Suva St. Khan was not in a condition to walk and thus
Interim PM says he isn’t worried
The Interim Prime Minister said he is not worried about the SDL Party trying to seek revenge if it comes back into power. As the SDL starts preparations for the planned March 2009 elections with Ousted Prime Minister, L
Netters Out of Contention
The Asco Motors Fiji Netball team has bowed out of the World Netball Championships after they were defeated by the Cook Islands by 42 goals to 36. The Vilimaina Davu coached side could not fend off the might of their Pa
SDL ready to talk-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said the SDL is ready to talk with an open mind about the path to democracy and what can be achieved after the elections. Qarase said it is important for him to meet the Interim Pr
Qarase hungry for power
It is now highly likely that there won't be any meeting between Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase any time soon. In an exclusive interview with Village Ne
SDL prepares for elections
With just over 16 months to go for the planned March 2009 general elections, the SDL Party is now setting up strategies for its campaigns for the next elections. Ousted Prime Minister and SDL Leader, Laisenia Qarase sai
Officials to Verify 2nd DPP Statement
As the Director of the Public Prosecutions Office is expected to start investigations this morning to verify the origin of a press statement issued on its behalf on Friday regarding alleged interference in the Office of
Macartney Charged Again
Simon Macartney has been charged again. Police Crime Detective Sergeant Balwant today confirmed that Macartney has been charged with murder in relation to the death of his 26 year old wife Ashika Lata McCartney, whose
More Live Ammunition Confiscated
Police have managed to confiscate some more live ammunition, bullets and parts of rifles that are alleged to have been used in the plot to kill the Interim Prime Minister, two senior military officials and some members o
We’ll present evidence in court
The Police Commissioner said political parties, NGO's and other individuals who are calling on the police to reveal credible evidence to back the claims of the alleged assassination plot, should have patience. Commo
Critics don’t want a united Fiji
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said all those who are criticising the Interim Government's proposed People's Charter do not want a united Fiji that has equal opportunities for all, irrespecti
More confusion with DPP
There is more confusion now with the Director of Public Prosecutions now coming out and saying that he never released any press statement yesterday about his lawyers being threatened by the Assistant Police Commissioner
Fiji celebrates Festival of Lights
Today is Diwali, the festival of lights which is a major Indian festival celebrated by Indians across the globe. The lights or lamps signify the up lighting of darkness and victory of good over evil within. This day is
Police denounce media reports
Police have today denounced media reports that they have found some guns at one of the ten men's home who is facing charges of inciting mutiny and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the alleged assassination
DPP analyse evidence over alleged assassination plot
The Director of Public Prosecutions Office is now analyzing various evidence in relation to additional charges of treason, instigating invasion and misprision of treason against the ten men implicated in the alleged plot
10 people appear in Suva Court
Ten people have appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with treason, inciting mutiny and conspiracy to commit murder. The ten people facing various charges in relation to the alleged assassination
McCartney now a free man
Australian national, Simon McCartney who was earlier charged for the murder of his 26 year old wife, Ashika Lata has been discharged, allowing him to walk out of Court a free man. Magistrate John Semisi has questioned t
Chiefs still try to grab power
Interim Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Bainimarama maintains that some chiefs have tried to split up the military in the past, and people should understand that they are still around trying to grab power.
People to be charged soon
The Police Commissioner has today confirmed that the suspects involved in the alleged plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some Interim ministers and some senior members of the RFMF will be charged in the next