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A 26-year-old man has been charged by Police for the murder of a 24-year-old man from Nabouciwa Village, Nakelo, Tailevu, in October 2022. Chief of Intelligence, Investigations and Prosecutions Acting Assistant Com
36-year-old Ratu Meli Bainimarama who is facing 17 counts in Australia has had some bail variations at the Parramatta Court where his passport has to be surrendered to Javid Faiz Solicitor and is not to leave the custod
A man who raped and sexually assaulted his 13-year-old neighbour in the Western Division in 2019 has been given a 13-year jail term. While sentencing the man, Lautoka High Court Judge, Justice Aruna Aluthge says th
Imran Khan, who is charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs has been granted bail while Zoherb Zaral Begg, who is charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs and one count of importation of drugs,
Former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash has been sentenced to 36 months, and he will be serving 28 months in custody, with a non parole period of 22 months. Prakash’s remaining 8 month sentence has been suspended fo
Former FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash who gave false information to a public servant and obtained financial advantage will be sentenced today. Prakash falsely stated that his permanent place of residence was in Wai
Justice Salesi Temo has been sworn-in as the Acting Chief Justice at the State House this afternoon. Members of the judiciary were present to witness Acting Chief Justice Temo's swearing in. Prime Minister Si
The man alleged to have murdered a 35-year-old farmer during an argument out at sea between Laucala Island and Taveuni last week has been charged. The accused is alleged to have hit the man with a stick during an a
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere suspended Chief Justice Kumar with full pay on the advice of the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka. The suspension is in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A, Section 111(4) of the 2013
The High Court has ruled in favour of dismissed Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma in relation to his application for leave or permission to apply for a judicial review against his termination. The court has also o
Prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu stresses that FijiFirst Party General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is wrong in saying that the coalition government is carrying out unlawful and unconstitutional actions. While rea
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya has congratulated Imrana Jalal for being awarded the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor by the World Jurists Association. Tabuya says J
Fijian national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has been awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honour by the World Jurists Association. The award is given in recognition of inspiring women jurists who fight to d
Ten women have written a letter of complaint to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General Siromi Turaga against Chief Justice Kamal Kumar. The ten women are Shamima Ali, Judy Compain, Elizabeth Fong, Bern
We Unite Fiji Party Deputy Leader, Doctor Jone Hawea and candidate Abel Camillo have been granted bail by the Chief Magistrate Waleen George. They are charged with one count each of Malicious Act. The two on
A 29-year-old man will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court tomorrow after being charged with the alleged murder of a 41-year-old labourer at Delainamaka Settlement in Nadi. Police says the accused is alleged
Former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash has been found guilty of charges of giving false information to a public servant and obtaining financial advantage. Prakash falsely stated that his permanent place of residence
Three men have been arrested after they were allegedly found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana at the Labasa Market. Police say during a routine patrol of the Labasa Market yesterday, officers noticed the
Police are searching for Mosese Bera who escaped from the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan says Bera is considered to be high risk as he is facing charges about serious offe
The driver who allegedly caused the death of a 23-year-old farmer from Waibogi Settlement on Sunday has been charged. He was was charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death. He has been baile
