Charan Jeath Singh returns as Sugar Minister
Charan Jeath Singh has returned as Sugar Minister after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reversed an earlier Cabinet allocation that placed responsibility for the portfolio
Author: Mansi Chand
Court directs Police to produce Charters' electronic devices
Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne has ordered the Police prosecution to produce the electronic devices of Fijian-British national Charlie Charters this Friday.The case is bef
Rainibogi returns home to warm welcome after Commonwealth Games gold
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Taniela Rainibogi received a warm welcome at Nadi International Airport upon his return to Fiji following his historic victory in the me
20-year-old man remanded over alleged murder of 77-year-old in Nadi
20-year-old Vereti Tavisoro has been remanded in custody for the alleged murder of 77-year-old Jafar Khan in Nadi last week.Khan's body was found in an apartment in Marti
Kamikamica says focus now shifts to governing Fiji after perjury case dismissal
Former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says his focus is now on serving the country after the dismissal of the perjury case against him.He says yesterday's ruling
20-yr-old charged with murder of a 77-yr-old man in Nadi
A 20-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder for allegedly causing the death of a 77-year-old man.He will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today charge
John O’Connor and Daniel Whippy trial date vacated
The trial date for former National Fire Authority Board Chair John O’Connor and Carpenters Fiji Managing Director Daniel Whippy has been vacated.The trial was prev
Final pre-trial conference for Prof. Prasad set for Friday
Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad will have his final pre-trial conference this Friday ahead of his trial.Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says the confere
Mother wants accountability and action after daughter suffers fractured leg at school
The mother of six-year-old Misthi Singh is calling for stronger action against those responsible after her daughter suffered a fractured right femur during a Physical Edu
Fareed's bail pending sentencing application has been denied
Former Fijian Holdings Limited Chief Executive Officer Nouzab Fareed's application for bail pending sentencing has been denied.Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola said
22-yr-old man sentenced to 11 yrs and 10 months for raping and sexually assaulting his first cousin
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years and 10 months for raping and sexually assaulting his first cousin on multiple occasions between 2021 and 2024.While
Fareed's bail pending sentencing moved to this afternoon
Former Fijian Holdings Limited Chief Executive Officer Nouzab Fareed, who was found guilty on two counts of indecent assault, will have his bail pending sentencing ruling
Urgent appeal for A+ and O+ blood donors to assist Ravneel Lal
An urgent appeal is being made for A+ and O+ blood donors to help Ravneel Lal, who is currently admitted at Oceania Hospital.People with either of these blood types can g
Opposition MP Vijay Nath calls for urgent Police action following attacks on taxi drivers in Wainibokasi
Following the recent increase in robberies and assaults against taxi drivers in Wainibokasi, Opposition MP, Vijay Nath has called the Government and the Police to t
Citizens’ Guide to 2026–2027 National Budget launched to improve public understanding
People will now be able to better understand the 2026–2027 National Budget following the launch of the Citizens’ Guide to the National Budget, aimed at enha
Nadera Methodist Circuit youths commended for community clean-up initiative
The Nadera Methodist Circuit youths have been commended for their efforts in cleaning and caring for their community.The Nasinu Town Council has thanked the youths for ta
LTA outlines strict new rules for provisional drivers under P1 and P2 licence system
The Land Transport Authority has outlined a series of strict rules that provisional drivers will have to follow under the new two-stage provisional licensing system, whic
Baravi calls on youths to stay away from meth
18-year-old Varinisese Baravi of Macuata is urging young people to stay away from methamphetamine, saying the dangerous drug is destroying lives, families and communities
Taxi Association calls for tougher safety measures after attacks on taxi drivers
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for tougher safety measures, including increased Police patrols, more checkpoints, in-car cameras and GPS tracking systems, following
Two taxi drivers badly assaulted in separate Wainibokasi attacks
Two taxi drivers were badly assaulted in separate incidents in Wainibokasi this month, with one driver also allegedly being robbed and having his taxi stolen.Mahen Datt,
Multiple people shot near Seattle Center during food festival
Multiple people have been shot near the Seattle Centre in the United States, with police urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. Seattle Police sa