2 Guilty of Malasebe Murder
Two police officers have been found guilty for the murder of Tevita Malasebe while another has been found guilty of accessory to murder by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem this afternoon. Lole Vulaca and Rusiate
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Talk to Defense Ministry says Naupoto
The Director of Immigration has called on the SDL National Director Peceli Kinivuwai to speak to the Ministry of Defense to find out why his name is still on the immigration blacklist. Commander Viliame Naupoto said Kin
No Force - Nawalowalo
Get real and know who is in control. Those are the words of the Great Council of Chiefs Review Team Chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo to those provinces who are raising their concern that the taskforce is pressuring th
Ancient Jewellery Found in Sigatoka
Very fine jewellery was also a thing of the ancient past, as confirmed by about 70 researchers carrying out excavations at Bourewa, Sigatoka, a place believed to be one of the earliest human settlements in the Fiji Islan
3 Convicted in Malasebe Case
The three assessors in the murder trial of Tevita Malasebe are currently deliberating behind closed doors on their verdict against the 8 police officers charged with his alleged murder. While summing up the case this mo
Coughlan’s Services Not Required
The Constitutional Offices Commission has decided that Dr Maurice Coughlan will not be permitted to continue as the Supervisor of Elections. Speaking on behalf of the Constitutional Offices Commission after the three cc
Local Govt Not Part of NCBBF
There are differing views amongst the mayors of the municipalities around the country as the Suva Lord Mayor has now stressed that the Fiji Local Government Association was never part of the National Council for Building
Kinivuwai Still In The Dark
The National Director of the SDL party, who was stopped from leaving the country on Sunday, still wants to know why he is on the Immigration Department blacklist and cannot leave Fiji. Peceli Kinivuwai said it raises se
Tui Namosi Seeks Special Meeting
The Turaga Tui Namosi has requested a special meeting with the Great Council of Chiefs Review Team this Friday at the province house in Navua, before the Namosi provincial meeting next week. GCC Review Team Chairman Rat
Council Wants Quality Items on Sale
The Consumer Council of Fiji will be talking to the retailers this evening about selling quality items during Suva on Sale which starts this Saturday. Council Chief Executive Officer Premila Kumar said people look forwa
Police Conduct Drug Raids
The Police Drug Unit together with the Dog Unit raided three places in the Central Division and confiscated a large number of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. The officers were also accompanied by the Police Strik
Review Policies to Improve Economy
The government of the day should relook at certain policies in order to better economic projections for the next two years. These are the words of Economist Dr Biman Prasad, reacting to the Reserve Bank stating that eco
Show Evidence - Karavaki
The man who was responsible for the 2006 polls is now raising the question: where is the evidence in relation to the electoral fraud and vote rigging in the 2006 elections as claimed by the interim government last year.
Projected Economic Growth Revised
The projected economic growth for 2008 has been revised downwards due to lower than expected performance in several sectors. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Savenaca Narube confirmed that economic growth for th
No Excuses Says Ousted PM
The ousted Prime Minister and SDL Party Leader believes that no excuse should be given for the oversight made by the Constitutional Offices Commission in appointing Dr. Maurice Coughlan as the Supervisor of Elections who
Man Investigated For Alleged Rape
A man is under police investigation for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman in Domain last week. A senior officer at the Central Police Station has confirmed that the matter was reported to police on Sunday afternoon b
Peoples Charter team face Transportation Problems
The People's Charter team which will be taking the views on the Consultation document about the process on the People's Charter from the villages in the smaller islands of Lau this morning is facing transportatio
24 Chiefs Expected to Meet GCC Review Taskforce Team
Twenty four chiefs from the Ba province who are traditionally installed by the vanua are expected to meet with the GCC Review Taskforce Team tomorrow during the Bose ni Tui ni Vanua. Roko Tui Ba, Viliame Seuseu confirme
COC Won’t Be Intimidated
Constitutional Officers Commission Chairman has stressed that they will not be intimidated by calls to resign following revelations that newly appointed Supervisor of Elections Dr. Maurice Coughlan was disbarred in 1992.
Qarase Concerned Over Kinivuwai’s Treatment
Ousted Prime Minister and leader of the SDL Party Laisenia Qarase has expressed serious concern over the treatment of SDL's National Director Peceli Kinivuwai, who was prevented from leaving the country yesterday. S