DDP yet to receive plot file
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Ashishna Prasad said the DPP is yet to receive the file from police regarding the 6 men charged with treason, inciting to mutiny and conspiracy to commit murder. She said serio
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Fa to file documents today
Lawyer representing businessman Ballu Khan is expected to file documents in court later this morning to try and secure Khan's release, who remains under police custody at the CWM Hospital this morning. Late last nig
PCPI has no involvement-Angie
The Pacific Centre for Public Integrity has nothing to do with the assassination plot of the Interim Prime Minister and others. Speaking to Village News, PCPI Director, Angie Heffernan questions why Police and the milit
No prospect of sanctions being lifted
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark said the breach of Internationally recognised rights of a New Zealand citizen has put to an end to any sanctions been lifted. It has been alleged that New Zealander Ballu Kh
Bau chief to be sentenced on 13th Nov
Bau chief and Company Director, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau will be sentenced on the 13th of this month after he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and disorderly conduct. Ratu Epenisa appe
3 charged in relation to alleged assassination plot
Three people have been charged in the last hour with treason, inciting mutiny and conspiracy to murder in relation to the alleged plot to assassinate interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, some interim cabin
Military stands united-Interim PM
The Interim Prime Minister and the Army Commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that there are no differences within the RFMF and the military stands united to defend its values and policies. Commodore Bain
Interim PM assures safety
The Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama today assured the members of the public and visiting tourists to our shores that the Police will do everything possible to safeguard them. This comes in light of a
Confusion amongst prosecutors
There was confusion this afternoon amongst the prosecutors as to who will handle the murder case of 26 year old Ashika Lata McCartney whose body was found in Deuba last Friday. Suva Magistrate John Semisi had to adjourn
Number of people remain in custody
A number of people remain in custody in police stations around the Suva area, as police continue investigations on the alleged plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some interim ministers and some senior member
People to be charged soon
The Police Commissioner has today confirmed that the suspects involved in the alleged plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some Interim ministers and some senior members of the RFMF will be charged in the nex
Adi Lagamu hopes for early release
The Naitasiri High Chief's wife, Adi Lagamu Vui-yasawa hopes that her husband Ratu Inoke Takiveikata and her brother, Jone Baledrodroka will be released soon. Adi Vuiyasawa said she has had sleepless nights since he
More than $10.5m collected
More than 10.5 million dollars has been collected during the Tax Amnesty period which began on October 15th. The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority's General Manager Tax Collection, Madhu Sudan said they expe
Alleged plans are without evidence
Former Opposition Leader, Mick Beddoes said the alleged plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some Interim Ministers and some senior members of the RFMF, is yet another serious allegation without solid evidence
44 Yr Old Killed In Accident
A 44 year old man died after the vehicle he was travelling in veered off the road in Navua and hit an FEA post this morning. The victim, a passenger in the vehicle, was returning from Lautoka to Suva when the driver fel
Military/Police divert attention
The Military and the Police are trying to divert attention from the upcoming 2009 elections and should stop making allegations unless they have solid evidence. Pacific Centre for public Integrity Director Angie Heffern
Military unity solid as rock
The Interim Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that those who are trying to say that the military is split should think twice as the unity in the RFMF is solid as a rock. As poli
Interim AG calls for assistance
The Interim Attorney General has called on members of the Judiciary and others in the legal fraternity to assist the Interim Government to bring about the much needed improvements within the legal systems in Fiji. Aiyaz
Stakeholders brace for slowest period
Almost a year since being laid off or put on reduced hours, many workers in the tourism industry can expect a bleak festive season with stakeholders bracing themselves for what is expected to be one of the slowest period
Negotiations to start on licenses
The Interim Government and the Amalgamated Telecom Holdings will start negotiations this week to discuss on the exclusive telecommunication licenses held by the ATH. Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Communication, A