More confusion with DPP
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Josaia Naigulevu and his Assistant, Ashishna Prasad still do not know who released a press statement from their office yesterday, saying that some DPP lawyers were threatened by the A
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Banned fireworks confiscated
The task force consisting of the Police the Fair Trading Department have confiscated a large amount of banned fireworks this morning after a tip off. Principal Mining Engineer, Ian Fong confirms that they have identifie
Interim Govt promulgates Bill
The Interim Government has promulgated the Telecommunications Bill which will allow new companies to operate in telecommunications sector. Permanent Secretary for Communications, Amena Youvoli confirms that Cabinet met
Illegal fireworks being used
There have been reported cases of people using illegal fireworks and authorities have warned that offenders will be penalised accordingly if found guilty. Director for the Fair Trading Department, Colin Lewis, has confi
Commerce Minstry won’t investigate
The Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Communication, Amena Yauvoli said their Ministry will now investigate if Channel Two Televisions has used a local shareholder in the company to obtain a free to air television lic
Khan to hire NZ representative
Lawyer representing businessman Ballu Khan has confirmed that he will hire a New Zealand Queens Counsel to represent his client. Tevita Fa confirms that he spoke to the QC this morning who is one of the top lawyers in N
9 year old girl dies
A nine year old girl has lost her life after she was hit by a vehicle yesterday. Director CID Waisea Vakamocea confirms the girl was crossing the Nasinu road yesterday afternoon when she was hit by a car. Police say th
Fiji celebrates Festival of lights
Today is Diwali, the festival of lights which is a major Indian festival celebrated by Indians across the globe. The lights or lamps signify the up lighting of darkness and victory of good over evil within. This day is
Diwali good begginning-Chaudhry
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry said this year's Diwali is a good beginning for the country after what it went through last year. Chuadhry said the Interim Government has put in place various initiatives
Be careful-Fire Authority
Be careful not to start unnecessary fires this Diwali long weekend. This is the advice of National Fire Authority Chief, Mark Reid who said that people need to make sure that supervision of children playing with firecra
Police investigate fire case
Police are investigating a case of fire that completely destroyed a house in Veidogo settlement in Vatuwaqa early this morning. Director CID, Waisea Vakamocea confirms the house caught fire at about 4 this morning howev
Health Ministry on its toes
The Ministry of Health is on its toes as Diwali and Christmas will see people consuming more sweets and fatty food leading to many diseases such as diabetes and having high level of cholesterol. The Ministry is launchin
Misleading reports a concern
Police investigators have been directed to speed up investigations into the alleged plot to assassinate Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, two Interim Ministers and two senior military officers. Speakin
11 Men denied bail
The 11 men charged in relation to the alleged plot to assassinate Interim prime minister commodore frank Bainimarama, two interim ministers and two senior military officers have been denied bail by Suva Magistrate John S
DPP alleges its lawyers were threatened
The Director of Public Prosecutions Office has alleged that its lawyers were threatened with arrest and criminal charges and the independence of the DPP's Office has been interfered with. In a statement issued this
Channel 2 TV director resigns
Channel Two Television which has successfully obtained a free to air television license earlier this week has come under spotlight after its Director, Mike Brook who owns 51% shares in the company resigned. Brook who is
Verebasaga’s alleged murderer in Court
A soldier charged with the alleged Murder of Nakelo villager, Nimilote Verebasaga appeared in the Nausori Magistrates court this morning. No plea was taken when Maika Vuniwawa appeared before Magistrate Vani Ravono this
DPP’s Office present affidavits
The DPP's office this morning presented affidavits from senior military officer Colonel Samuela Saumatua and Divisional Crime Officer Southern, Tevita Lesu to oppose bail for the 11 alleged assassins charged in relat
Police carry out raids
A number of raids were carried out by police last night as part of their investigations into the alleged plot to kill Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, some senior military officials and some Interim c
Police expected to arrest murder suspect
Police are expected to arrest murder suspect Simon Macartney today and charge him again, with the alleged murder of his wife, 26 year old Ashika Lata McCartney. A senior police officer told Village news that a group of