56‑year‑old Timoci Lolohea’s bail application has been denied by Suva High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo.
Justice Temo told Lolohea that he will give his written reasons later.
Lolohea who used to run a security recruitment agency, allegedly murdered his defacto partner at Nasilivata Street in Nadera on 20th March this year.
The 24-year-old woman, who was allegedly stabbed several times by Lolohea at the Nadera house and on the roadside, was rushed to the hospital however she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Lolohea has been remanded in custody and the matter has been adjourned to the 23rd of October.