Police Investigate Pirate DVDs
Police are now investigating the sale of Pirate Tadra Kahani DVD's by certain video shops in Suva. It has been established that a shop at Roberston Road and certain DVD shops along Marks street have also been caug
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Police investigate molestation case
Police are investigating another incident in Navua, where a 6 year old boy was molested by a 14 year old and a 16 year old, while playing, last Friday. The matter was reported to police yesterday after the parents took
Commonwealth/Interim govt agree on Reeves
There were revelations today that the Commonwealth Secretariat and interim government agreed to bring in Sir Paul Reeves, to explore options to have a greater level of dialogue in the National Council for Building a Bett
Fijians may not be released from PNG
It has been reported that the Autonomous Government of Bougainville may not allow four Fijians held in police cells in Buka to be released to Fiji. The National Newspaper in PNG has reported that Cabinet had decided to
Westech makes first payment
The Westech Gold Mining Company who owe more than $15 million dollars in outstanding taxes, made their first payments this week. Director Brian Wesson confirms that the first payment was made to this week but he refused
Hunt on for 4 robbers
The hunt is on for 4 men who robbed a Bus owner of $14,000 cash in Vatuwaqa last night. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Josaia Weicavu said the owner was counting the day’s takings, when the four wearing masks a
Police charge Namosi farmer
Navua Police have charged a 24 old farmer from Namosi for allegedly raping a 7 year old girl. Navua Police confirm the farmer was arrested this morning and will appear in the Suva Magistrates later this afternoon. The
Relief Supplies on its way
People of Cikobia who were seriously affected by Hurricane Daman will get more than 200 cartons of Fiji Water and other relief supplies by this afternoon. The Fiji Red Cross Emergency Response Team is on its way to Ciko
Man in custody for alleged rape
Nausori Police have taken a man into custody for allegedly raping the sister of his defacto wife. Divsional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the man who is in his late 30's is from Nausori. Chand sa
McGoon Passes away peacefully
Ten year old Bernard McGoon passed away peacefully in New Zealand this morning. Bernard, a class five student of Natabua Primary School, was flown to the Starship Hospital in NZ after doctors in Fiji discovered a tumor
SCC is doing its best-Volavola
As complaints continue to be received in relation to the pathetic condition of some roads in Suva, the Lord Mayor, Ratu Peni Volavola said people should realise that the SCC is doing its best to fix the roads in the Suva
Architect to provide recommendations
One of the architects of the constitution is expected to provide recommendations to the interim government soon on the proposed National Council for Building a Better Fiji and the People's Charter. The Former Chairm
Get involved with the Charter
Democracy is not just about elections. This the view of Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy Director Chantelle Khan who adds that democracy is about working towards a greater goal for the good of all,
Drivers warned
Do not drink and drive during this festive season. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni has issued a stern warning to all drivers that they will spend the night in the police cell if they are caught driving under
Cikobia faces water problems
The 109 residents on Cikobia Island are now faced with a grim situation as lack of clean drinking water and poor sanitation continues to increase the risk of water borne diseases. Returning from Cikobia late yesterday a
Police hunt for Ed’s Bar robbers
Nadi Police are hunting for two unknown men who broke into Ed’s Bar in Martintar this morning and managed to take cash and items worth $24,607. Police confirm that at around 3.30 this morning the two managed to cu
Weather office predicts more cyclones
The Nadi Weather office has predicted close to six more Tropical cyclones to form near the Fiji group in the next five months which may pose a direct threat to the group. Director Rajendra Prasad said it’s hard to
Changes to constitution unconstitutional-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said any changes to the 1997 constitution and the Electoral Act, without parliamentary approval, will be unconstitutional. Qarase questions the comments made by the Interim Prime M
Landowners Don’t Want NLTB as Trustee
Landowners of Sanasana Village, who own the land on which the Natadola Bay Resort Project is being constructed, are seeking orders from the court to stop the Native Land Trust Board from acting as a Trustee on their beha
Interim PM on official tour to Middle-East
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama left today for an official visit to the Middle East. Permanent Secretary at the PM Office, Parmesh Chand said this will be Commodore Bainimarama's first visit to th