Soldier Found Guilty
Soldier, Private Maika Vuniwawa has been found guilty of manslaughter by the Suva High Court this afternoon for causing the death of Nakaulevu villager Nimilote Verebasaga. Four of the five assessors found Vuniwawa not
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Police can stop publication of story
Police have today confirmed that they have the right to stop a media organization from publishing a story if it would cause public disorder. Spokesperson Ema Mua said officers from the CID Headquarters searched the Fiji
Law Society concerned with police actions
Fiji Law Society President Dorsami Naidu has raised serious concern that police are now trying to interfere in the work of the media. According to Naidu, if police or other authorities are not happy with the content of
More job losses in garment industry
The Textile, Footwear and Clothing Council has revealed that an estimated 150 to 200 jobs have been lost since February this year with around 2000 workers in the garment industry now on reduced hours. TCF Council presid
More drug raids expected
More raids are expected to be conducted by Joint Police and Military operations in the Northern Division as police try to clamp down on those involved in the marijuana business. Assistant Police spokesperson Corporal Su
Hunt continues for robbers
Police are yet to locate the vehicle which was used in the robbery at the Total Service Station in Laucala Beach this morning. Police are hunting for the group of men who, armed with cane knives, pinch bars and beer bot
Interim PM Cannot Be A Commander-Walker
The current Interim Prime Minister cannot be a Commander of the Fiji Military Forces and at the same time, be a Prime Minister. SDL's senior legal counsel, Brett Walker told the Fiji Court of Appeal judges, Justice
Help Us Help our Youths-Chief
Help Us Help our Youths! These are the cries of the Chief of Vatubalavu in Navosa Jone Roko after the marijuana raids in the area last week. Roko said the youth of Vatubalavu are opting to plant marijuana rather than ro
Don’t Use Reserved Powers-Walker
President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo should not use the reserved powers to remove a government elected by the people of Fiji. This is one of the submissions by the SDL's senior legal counsel, Brad Walker to the Fiji Court
Assessors retire to decide soldier’s fate
The assessors in the Nimilote Verebesaga murder trial have retired behind closed doors to decide the fate of soldier, Private Maika Vuniwawa, who has been charged with the murder of Verebesaga. Judge Justice Daniel Goun
Soldier To Know His Fate Soon
Maika Vuniwawa, the soldier charged with the murder of Nakelo villager, Nimilote Verebasaga will know his fate this hour as closing submissions have been made with Judge Justice Daniel Gounder left to do the sum up of th
No Water Since Saturday
Residents living along Queen Elizabeth drive in Nasese are frustrated as they have not received any water since Saturday. They say they understand that the problem was beyond the Water Supply's control as it was due
Interim PM Slams Qarase’s Comments
The Interim Prime Minister has slammed the Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's comments regarding the retirement age issue. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said Qarase should charged with contempt of court as he is
Men Robs Service Station
Police are looking for a group of men who robbed the Total Service Station in Laucala Beach this morning. The men armed with cane knives, pinch bars and beer bottles stormed into the service station and threatened the a
Police Conduct $35,000 Raid
Police and soldiers raided the house of a businessman of Baitikama, Labasa and confiscated some dried leaves believed to be marijuana and more than $35,000 cash. Assistant Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed t
Forum Meeting Dates Confirmed
The 40th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting dates have been confirmed to be held on the 4th - 7th of August this year. The meetings will be held in Cairns, Australia and it is highly likely that Fiji and its pro
Fiji Has A Month To Set Election Date
Fiji has a month to decide whether or not it will adhere to the Pacific Forum Leaders' request to have an election date set. May is the deadline for Fiji to decide on a date for election, given by Pacific Island For
No Discipline For Indian Officers
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said no disciplinary action will be taken against Indian Police Officers who allegedly criticised the Police Crusade. He said internal investigations have been carried out and
Close To 900 Applications For New Taxi Permits
The Land Transport Authority has so far received close to 900 applications for new taxi permits in the Central Division. Spokesperson, Ratu Eroni Volavola said any members of the public can apply and this is not raced b
E-Govt Project To Save Time
The Education Ministry will try and save time for students registering for major exams through their online registration program. Filipe Bole said the Registration for Examinations and the Provision of Examination Resul