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The trial for the eight men charged with conspiracy to murder the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry is now underway wit
The trial of former Nasinu Mayor, Rajeshwar Kumar and former clerk, Jaswant Kumar has taken a twist after FICAC lawyers this morning asked the High Court that their main witness be declared hostile. The two are facing c
The courts will handle all sexual offence cases differently now, after the implementation of the Criminal Procedure Decree yesterday. No evidence of past sexual history will be permissible for any sexual offence cases.
Police and state prosecutors now have the powers to bring a number of people to justice after a new set of prostitution offences came into effect under the Crimes Decree yesterday. Former High Court Judge Nazhat Shameem
The ban placed on the selling of pre-cooked sea food and meat in the market is a temporary but necessary measure. These are the words of Health Ministry's Food Unit Director, Jone Tamani speaking at a Health Forum o
Police have today confirmed that a prisoner escaped from the Korovou Prison on Sunday night. Assistant Police spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the prisoner on the run is Viliame Gauna, who was a remand prisone
A 64 year old farmer charged with four counts of rape was today found guilty and further remanded in custody by the Tavua Magistrates court. Regional Prosecuting Officer Western ASP Anil Prasad called in six witnesses t
The Methodist Church will observe the new ban that is now in place to also cover both divisional and quarterly meetings. This is the message from the Methodist Church Acting General Secretary, Reverend Tevita Nawadra, w
No vehicles sold by Asco Motors in the Fiji Market are affected by the recalling of a large number of vehicles with accelerator pedals as reported in the global media. This is the re-assurance from Asco Motors Chief Exe
The Ministry of Primary Industries is looking into ways to see that salt water does not affect fertile land due to rising sea level. The Director for Land and Water Resource Management Division, Lakshman Mudaliar said t
24,400 people under the Family Assistance Program will be receiving $30 food vouchers a month under the Food Voucher Program which is to start in early March. The National Planning Office said right now the highest num
The case of lawyer Imrana Jalal and her husband Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia has been adjourned as FICAC has transferred the handling of both cases over to the DPP's Office. FICAC Lawyer Madhavwa Tennakoon told High Court
The month of January this year was the driest in 12 years. According to Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad the worst drought was in 1998 due to the El-Niño effect which was a year long drought. In 199
A 59 year old Church Pastor of Sigatoka charged with one count of rape has been remanded in custody by the Sigatoka Magistrates court. No plea was taken when Gopal Gounder appeared before Magistrate Mosese Naivalu yeste
A major manhunt is underway for two men who robbed two employees of Color market in Samabula when they were on their way to the bank yesterday afternoon. The two employees went to deposit the weekend's takings at t
If you wish to earn more money by selling fruits, than here is your chance to do so. An NGO, FRIENDS is calling on people to collect as many good quality local fruits as they can and take it down to their office to get
The people of Kahuku in Hawaii are getting a taste of Fiji with mouth watery Fijian and Indian dishes including Kava as well. The shop known as Fijian Market is owned by a former Fiji resident Nivez Singh and his family
Hands off people and do not touch the water pumps. This is the strong message from the Water Authority of Fiji where incidents have occurred in the past which leads to water disruptions. Chairman of the Water Authority
The Fiji Police Force has taken a pro-ctive role in implementing a life skill training programme for sex workers in a bid to alleviate unemployment. The Force has teamed up with the Ministry of Women and the Rescue Miss
To try and solve the constant water cuts experienced in parts of the country, the Water Authority has put together an Emergency Works Programme to upgrade the capacity pipeline. Authority Chairman, John Prasad said the
