Aust PM May Not Attend Forum
As Pacific Island leaders prepare for the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, where Fiji's situation will be discussed, reports are surfacing that Australian Prime Minister John Howard will not attend. PACNEWS reports t
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Kean Alleges Bias Against Judge
A decision will now be made next Tuesday regarding Navy Commander Francis Kean's application to have Judge Justice Gerad Winter disqualify himself from presiding over his murder trial. Kean's lawyer Abhay Singh
No Rush to Reinstate Councillors
Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica has stressed that he will not rush to reinstate the three terminated councillors despite Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum overturning the council's decision. He maintains that
Quick response to robbery
Quick response by police led to the arrest of a 27 year old man after he robbed a 28 year old woman of cash, mobile fones, assorted jewellery and other items worth about $10,000 in Vatuwaqa yesterday. Assistant PRO Corp
Lawyers meet behind closed doors
Lawyers representing ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama continue to meet behind closed doors to decide on the list of witnesses to be called on the December 5th
Heffernan wants another judge
The lawyer representing the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan today made an application before Justice Davendra Pathik for the judge to disqualify himself from the case. Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi
Fatiaki case called in court today
The case filed by Suspended Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki against the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, was called in the Suva High Court this morning. Fatiaki's lawyer, Jon Apted highlighted that
Welfare Dept Concerned With Bank Charges
The Social Welfare Department will soon enter talks with some of the commercial banks in the country to see that they do not charge high fees from Social Welfare recipients. Senior Welfare Officer Sudnori Nagaiya said t
High Water Pressure Caused Leakages
The Interim Utilities Minister said water leakages observed along roadsides and near residential areas are being caused by increased water pressure at many reservoirs around the country. Jone Navakamocea said many main
Teachers under investigation
A Primary School teacher of Suva is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a student. It is alleged that the teacher allegedly assaulted the class four students during class. A report has been lodged with the Nab
Flying Fijians ready for Boks
Its now do or die for the FMF Flying Fijians as they take on the much fancied Springboks side in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. The international media has been focusing on Fiji, saying that their fairy tale story ma
Witnesses to be known today
Lawyers representing ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase have called on the High Court to question what crisis was faced by the nation which warranted the removal of the SDL led government in December last year. Whil
Club owners investigated on
Two Suva nightclub owners are under investigation for allegedly breaching the Liquor Act. Police have confirmed that the two are also being investigated for allegedly operating after hours. It is alleged that these two
Terminated GCC members face hurdle
Terminated members of the Great Council of Chiefs now face another hurdle in their attempt to seek a constitutional review of the Interim Fijian Affairs Minister's decision to terminate the GCC membership. Lawyer re
Police investigate harassment case
The Police Ethical Standards Unit is investigating allegations of harassment against a police officer in Labasa. A Labasa resident has lodged a complaint with the Police Commissioner that he was chased out from the Laba
Qarase/Bainimarama’s lawyers make opening submissions
Queens Counsel representing ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has indicated in the High Court that they may push for Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to take the witness box and give evidence why he
Flour/Sharp Prices to Go Up
The growing demand for wheat products is taking its toll as consumers in Fiji will have to fork out more money for flour and sharps from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that effective from midnight,
Defense Want New Judge for Kean Murder Trial
The murder trial of Navy Commander Francis Kean has been vacated to next Tuesday as the defense has filed an application for Judge Gerrad Winter not to preside over the case. The High Court Registry confirms the applica
Interim AG Clarifies Qarase Case
The Interim Attorney General has confirmed that counsel for both the interim government and ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase are currently meeting to decide on which witnesses will be called in the case regarding th
Fiji Needs Common Identity
The people of Fiji need a common identity as some policies that have been implemented by past governments formalizes racism and sends a message out to non-indigenous Fijians that they do not belong here. While speaking