PM hopes for better relations
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarma is hoping relations with Australia and New Zealand will improve in the months ahead after expressing disappointment that their representatives were not forth coming duri
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Drink Driving Cases Increase
More and more women are getting involved in arguments leading to assault after drinking parties. This is the view of the Deputy Police commander Western, Senior Superintendent Sursen who said that drink and driving case
Commodore accorded noble’s welcome
After the Leaders Formal dinner last night, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama requested his Tongan counterpart Dr. Feleti Sevele that he would like to visit the villagers on Vavau Island. Accompanied by his P
NLTB GM to be announce this afternoon
The new General Manager of the Native Land Trust Board is expected to be announced this afternoon by interim Fijian Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau. The NLTB Board is currently meeting to deliberate on the four cand
34yr old villager remanded
A 34 year old villager of Lami has been remanded in custody and will appear in court on the 29th of this month on charges of allegedly raping a 4 year old girl. The villager made his first appearance in Suva Magistrates
CCF welcomes developments
The Citizens Constitutional Forum has welcomed the developments and decisions taken by the 38th Pacific Island Leaders meeting. In a statement, CCF Chief Executive officer, Akuila Yabaki said the undertaking by the Inte
5 to appear in court
Five people, including the Wife of a prominent businessman will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates court this morning charged with allegedly conspiring to murder the woman's husband. Assistant Police Commission Crime,
FIRCA holds series of meetings
The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority has been holding a series of meetings with the FIRCA Officers and Staff Association to ensure that the log of claims and Cola payments are settled. Speaking to Village news,
Compensation case adjourned
High Court Judge, Justice Filimoni Jitoko, who is presiding over the compensation case of 3 former CRW soldiers has been adjourned to allow both counsels to prepare closing submissions. Justice Jitoko has given 14 days
Interim AG calls for assistance
We now go straight into the update from Tonga on the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum. In light of the seven outcomes by the Pacific Island Leaders in Tonga, on Fiji's situation, the Interim Attorney General, Aiya
Kean terminates his lawyer
A new twist has emerged in the former Navy Commander, Francis Keans murder trial. Kean has terminated the services of his lawyer Abhay Singh and has opted for another prominent lawyer Haroon Ali Shah to be his defense c
Baledrokadroka denies giving orders
Former Land Force Commander, Colonel Jone Baledrokadroka, who took the stand as a witness today in the case whereby 3 former CRW soldiers are suing the RFMF for the violation of their constitutional rights in 2000, denie
3 arrested in alleged murder plot
The Wife of a prominent businessman has been charged with two others, for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, SP Tevita Lesu confirms that they have unraveled a plot to murder
Progress made at Vavau meeting
Some progress has been made at the Vavau meetings of the 38th Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Tonga. Our News Director, Vijay Narayan filed this report. Vijay Narayan: The last few hours of the Pacific Island L
Appeal court rejects application
Fiji Court of Appeal Judge, Justice John Byrnes has ordered that the murder trial of former Navy Commander, Francis Kean must proceed before Justice Gerrard Winter from this afternoon. In his ruling, Justice Byrne has r
FIRCA re-instates 2 officials
The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority has re-instated two officials who were suspended earlier on allegations of corruption. FIRCA's Officers and Staff Association General Secretary Kenneth Zinck has reveale
PM optimistic over talks
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is still optimistic that New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and Australian Foreign Minister Alexandra Downer will engage him in talks at the Leaders Retreat current
NZ/Aust should understand-Interim PM
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is hoping that the Australian and New Zealand Government's come to understand how the smart sanctions imposed on Fiji are affecting people's lives. As Leaders
Police look for unknown men
Police are looking for unknown men who broke into a home in Tamavua and terrorised the family early this morning. The family members were asleep when the thieves gained entry after cutting the door grill. They threatene
Students Farewell Viti FM co-host
Hundreds of students from Ratu Kadavulevu school and other schools and villagers between Natovi and Verata lined up the Kings Highway to farewell well known Viti FM breakfast show co-host, Momo, Akuila Verebasaga whose