Escapee Caught
Police have managed to arrest the Chinese National Tang Lu Guang in Navakai Nadi at around 3pm this afternoon who was on the run after escaping from the Nasinu Prison. This was confirmed by Police spokesperson, Atunaisa
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Man Appears in Court for Mums Murder
A man appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with the allegedly murdering his 50 year old mother last week. Sanjay Stanely Sudhakar's case has been transferred to the High Court. Magistrate A
Police Await Post Mortem Report
Police are currently waiting for the post mortem report of a 39 year old woman who was allegedly murdered by her 28 year old husband at their Ragg Avenue, Namadi Heights home early yesterday morning. Police Media Liais
Police Identify Suspect
Police have identified the suspect who allegedly threatened the 5yr old son of expatriate and demanded cash and other valuables from them yesterday. POLICE CONFIRM the suspect is a wheelbarrow boy from Navua and current
No Arrest Yet over Temple burning
Lautoka police are still looking for three people who are still on the run after setting fire to a temple early Saturday morning in Field 40, Lautoka. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh said they have rece
Hostage Victims Traumatised
A group of eleven children, who were in Namosi when the 5 yr-old boy was held hostage with an axe by a man, are still in shock and are having nightmares. FijiVillage spoke to a Doctor, who was also part of the group of
Principal Locked Out by Management
As second term of school starts tomorrow, the fate of the Waiqele Secondary School Acting Principal is still not known as she was locked out by the management this morning. Speaking to Fijivillage News, School Managemen
Visa Sanctions Remain
The US Embassy said visa sanctions remain in place for all Interim Ministers after the Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum lodged a complaint to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. The complaint
Escapee Captured
Police have managed to arrest a prisoner, Indra Mali who escaped from the Nasinu Prison last Saturday. Sigatoka Police arrested Mali in Cuvu Sigatoka after a tipoff yesterday. Mali was convicted for murder in 2002. Ma
Don’t Be Alarmed says Interim PM
Do not be alarmed. This is the message from the Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to the international community adding the tourism and travel world knows that Fiji is the safest tourism destination in the Southe
5 in Court for Attempted Robbery
Five men charged with allegedly conspiring to commit robbery and attempted robbery appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this morning. The first accused Mohammad Nazir Ali is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery,
Husband Expected To Be Charged
The 28 year old former journalist who allegedly murdered his 39 year old wife at their Ragg Avenue, Namadi Heights home early yesterday morning, is expected to appear in court later today. Police Media Liaison Officer A
Man Threatens Expat’s Son
A massive hunt is underway to arrest a Namosi man who threatened a 5 year old son of expatriate and demanded cash and other valuables from them. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the family was ha
Khan, Baledrokadroka Appear At Court
Businessman Ballu Khan and Jone Baledrokadroka appeared in the High Court this morning to seek further variations to their bail conditions. The case was called before Judge Justice Isikeli Mataitoga, he informed both co
Senior Officer Charged For Stealing Fuel
Labasa Police have charged a senior police officer for allegedly stealing fuel from its station pump. Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Rawalai confirmed the Officer was charged on Saturday after investigations
Mother Allegedly Strangled To Death
Police have arrested and charged a 32 year old man of Rewa Street for allegedly strangling his 50 year old mother to death. Samabula Police have confirmed that the charges were laid after the second post mortem. The Pos
Plan B In Place says GCC Team
The Great Council of Chiefs Review Team has confirmed that there is a Plan B in place to ensure that the GCC is convened despite several provincial councils rejecting the new look GCC. The Provinces of Lomaiviti, Nadrog
Strict Laws Needed: Health Mnistry
Public health and safety is what the Ministry of Health is concerned about thus the need for strict laws. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ministry's Media Liaison Officer, Vasiti Ritova said the Interim Minister for Health
Cane Farmers Problems Raises Concerns
The Rakiraki Sugar Cane Growers Council Director has raised concern on the problems faced by the farmers of Rakiraki. Marika Silimaibau said the poor road condition of the cane access roads is a hindrance for them and t
Husband Prime Suspect in Alleged Murder
A former journalist is being questioned at the Samabula police station for the alleged murder of his wife at their Ragg Avenue Namadi Heights home early this morning. Police Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confi