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The next batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines that arrived last night will go immediately towards protecting the remainder of frontliners and it will also kick-start the second phase of our vaccine roll-out, which
An investigating officer in the $31 million drug trial of Joshua Aziz Rahman has told the court that a security guard had informed them that he had a vision of some salt-like substance inside Rahman’s home in Caubati.
Good news as another 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the country. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama received the second b
The case where an application has been made for Joshua Aziz Rahman to be extradited has been adjourned to the 30th of this month. Rahman who is a Canadian national has been found guilty of possession of illicit d
The Investigating Officer in the drug trial of Joshua Aziz Rahman has told the court that they found a parcel wrapped in duct tape in the drawer while a stack of parcels were also found under the bed of the master bedro
The lawyer of drug accused Joshua Aziz Rahman has alleged in court today that Rahman was never released from custody and was kept in for more than 48 hours while two prosecution witnesses maintain that Rahman was releas
The Principal Scientific Officer of the Chemistry Laboratory of the Fiji Police Force has revealed in the drug trial of Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman that she was not asked by the Investigating Officer to check f
The trial of a Canadian man who was allegedly found with $31 million worth of cocaine in 2019 will begin in the Suva High Court today. Joshua Aziz Rahman was found in possession of 39.5kg of cocaine in Caubati on t
Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu has apologised for the mistake in bringing in the Draft Police Bill and overlooking the process to ensure it is vetted by the Solicitor General’s Office and cabinet. Seruiratu
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says he does not need a lawyer-turned-politician to tell him what needs to be done. SODELPA’s Deputy Leader, Filimoni Vosarogo had po
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has welcomed the retraction of the Draft Police Bill following intervention by the Prime Minister. Chaudhry says he is pleased that the draft bill has been retracted but
National Federation Party President, Pio Tikoduadua is asking why can’t the government stop blaming others for it’s mistakes and be honest with the people after the Prime Minister announced that the Draft Police Bi
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that he has decided to retract the Draft Police Bill consultations and Coordinator Shamima Ali says they will continue to ensure that wid
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed to fijivillage that the government has retracted consultations on the Draft Police Bill. Bainimarama says the draft bill was not endorsed by the Solicitor General and
Some residents of Levuka say the powers given to police officers in the Draft Police Bill are too much, however, the Senior Defence Officer Joji Washington says there is a lot of misconception about the powers given to
The Youth for Integrity Network has welcomed Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s comments that the Draft Police Bill will not go in its current form to Parliament. Bainimarama says he has noted concerns from the
Concerns have been raised by some of the residents in Levuka on the short time span and the lack of knowledge that they have on the Draft Police Bill before consultations started. There were also concerns raised on
The Fiji Law Society says the wide scope of the proposed police powers in the Draft Police Bill are inconsistent with values of respect for human rights, freedom and the rule of law. Fiji Law Society President Wyli
Eleven locations have been identified for the first round of face to face public consultations on the draft Police Bill. It will start tomorrow at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Hall in Levuka from 12pm to 4pm.
Youth for Integrity Fiji says they appreciate the Fijian Government being sincere in its intention but the Draft Police Bill is presented during an extremely challenging period when the COVID 19 pandemic has disrupted o
