Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
6 April, 2026, 7:19 pm
Central - 24°C Rain
6 April, 2026, 7:19 pm Central - 24°C Rain

Hearing in Rahman’s extradition case to be held next month

Hearing in Rahman’s extradition case to be held next month

By Naveel Krishant
11/07/2022
Joshua Aziz Rahman outside court today [Image: fijivillage]

The hearing in the extradition case of Joshua Aziz Rahman will be held next month in the Suva High Court.

Rahman was convicted and sentenced to 23 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 14 years imprisonment for being in possession of 39.5 kg of cocaine on 14th February 2019.

Rahman’s lawyer, Devanesh Sharma informed Justice Salesi Temo today that Rahman has no objection to be extradited to New Zealand and face the drug charges.

Sharma and the prosecution lawyer have been given time to file their submissions and the case will be called again on the 29th of next month.

FEATURE NEWS
TC Vaianu forecast to intensify to severe Cat 3 early tomorrow, strong winds expected across Fiji - Met Office
The Fiji Meteorological Service says Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to intensify into a severe Category 3 system by early tomorrow.The Weather Of...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
USP Lautoka Campus and Nadi Centre to be closed tomorrow
The University of the South Pacific has announced the closure of its Lautoka Campus and Nadi Centre tomorrow as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to ...
60 minutes ago

NDMO urges Fijians to stay alert as TC Vaianu Approaches Cat 3, 3 evacuation centres in operation
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
1 hour ago

FTUC questions increase in fuel price
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it understands that the current fuel crisis is beyond the control of the Fijian Government, but has raised ...
1 hour ago

Man dies in horrific accident along Bau Road in Tailevu
A man has passed away following a fatal accident along Bau Road, Tailevu.Police say the driver was arrested, interviewed, and charged with dangerous ...
2 hours ago

Vuaki Villagers in Yasawa brace for strong winds as TC Vaianu approaches
The villagers of Vuaki in Yasawa are preparing for strong winds expected from Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which continues to track south-southeast at ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
31 days ago

TOP