Seven fishermen missing at sea
Police are searching for seven fishermen who are missing at sea. Four fishermen left for Vitogo fishing ground in Lautoka at 9am yesterday and did not return. Police are requesting people with any information
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Woman in hospital after sustaining serious burns while cooking
A 47 year old woman is admitted in the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining 70% burns while cooking at her home in Buabua, Lautoka. It is alleged the incident occurred on Thursday when the kerosene stove exploded.
Police search for missing fishermen
Police are currently searching for 3 fishermen in the Bua Waters. The report was lodged by the boat owner at the Labasa Police Station last Thursday after they failed to return. Police are requesting people w
Senior Police Officer under investigation for alleged child rape sent on leave
Police have today confirmed that the senior officer implicated in a case of sexual abuse has been directed to take all outstanding leave while awaiting the outcome of the investigation conducted by CID. When questi
Ratu Anare scores twice as Police retains Sukuna Bowl
Labasa striker Ratu Anare Apenisa scored twice for the Police soccer team as they beat Army 2-0 in the FMF Sukuna Bowl Soccer Competition this afternoon. Ratu Anare scored a goal in each half. Police had the s
Complaints arise when officers go against everything they have been taught- Seruiratu
Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu says complaints arise against officers and the service they provide when officers go against everything they have been taught and decide to apply their own version of policing.
Two officers suspended after cocaine goes missing from Namaka Police Station
Two police officers have been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the missing cocaine at the Namaka Police Station. Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu has directed a separate inquiry int
Samisoni Viriviri to feature for Police at the Sukuna Bowl
Former Fiji Airways Men's National 7s player, Samisoni Viriviri is expected to feature for the Police Rugby team against Subrails Army at the FMF Sukuna Bowl rugby competition this Friday. Manager Superintendent of
Call made for immediate suspension of senior Police Officer under investigation for alleged child rape
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is today calling for the immediate suspension of a senior Police Officer under investigation for alleged child rape however the Acting Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has stated that he wil
2 men who allegedly attempted to export 2kg of cocaine are free after drug exhibit goes missing from Namaka Police Station
Former Fiji Airways flight attendant Fredrick Epeli and Justin Ho who were charged with one count each of attempted unlawful exportation of illicit drugs are free men today after the drug exhibit was found to be missing
Six juveniles arrested for curfew breach
Six juveniles were arrested by Police in the last 48 hours for allegedly breaching the curfew. A man who was drunk and found passed out on a footpath near Namosau in Ba was also arrested by Police. There were
Man electrocuted while wife in critical condition
A woman remains admitted in critical condition at the CWM Hospital following an unfortunate accident which claimed the life of her 50-year old husband. Police say the husband was welding an iron rod to extend their
Officers trying to reconcile cases of domestic violence is still a concern - Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they still encounter a number of police officers who try to reconcile cases of domestic violence despite the no drop policy. Ali says the perpetrators in th
Sinu was subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment at the hands of police officers – Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it has established that Mesake Sinu was subjected to cruel, inhumane, degrading or disproportionately severe treatment at the hands of the police officers, which
Juveniles arrested for attempted break in
Two juveniles aged 17 years have been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into a shop in Nadawa during curfew hours. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they were disturbed and fled. A searc
Mesake Sinu investigation file sent to DPP
The investigation file regarding the death of Mesake Sinu in Nadi in October has been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for sanctioning. Eight police officers were questioned for their
MOA between Police and Unit Trust of Fiji aimed at promoting a culture of saving
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Fiji Police Force and Unit Trust of Fiji to promote a culture of saving with members of the institution. The agreement is aimed at promoting personal investment init
22 people charged with 48 counts of serious sexual offences in November
16 of the 20 victims of serious sex offences in November were under the age of 18 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says 22 people have been charged with a total of 48 counts of separate inci
Two children admitted following separate accidents
Two children are still admitted in the hospital following separate accidents on Sunday. An 11-year-old was hit by a vehicle at Delakado junction in Tailevu. Police say the driver was driving under the influenc
Boy found unconscious outside home passes away
A 1-year-old boy who was found lying unconscious outside his home in Nasau, Ra on Friday morning has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital. Police say the boy is believed to have fallen from the stairs of their home.