The coalition government has approved the review of the opening hours of nightclubs in relation to the permitted hours during which liquor can be sold.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says cabinet has decided that a review should be conducted.
Nightclub opening hours are currently authorised from 5pm to 5am for designated zones.
Rabuka says in recent years there have been numerous reports of brawls, robberies and attacks in areas around nightclubs in the designated zones in the early hours.
He says this has also resulted in loss of lives.
Rabuka confirms the Fiji Police Force made submissions for a review of the opening hours for nightclubs given ongoing assaults, violence and robberies are a cause for concern and pose a risk to the safety of citizens.
The review will include representatives from the Home Affairs Ministry and the Attorney General's Office.
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Two men have been charged for the alleged murder of the 26-year-old man, who died as a result of injuries sustained during an assault outside a Suva nightclub.
Chief of Intelligence, Investigations and Prosecutions Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says the two men are aged 24 and 21 years old.
ACP Raikaci also says they have been charged with one count each of murder and will be produced in a special court sitting at the Suva Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Serious concerns are being raised regarding the brutal assault of a man in his 20s outside a Suva nightclub over the weekend which resulted in his death, the nightclub operating hours and the need to have more Police foot patrols and presence in the main areas of the city at night.
Questions are being raised on what Police can do to ensure that our streets are safe at night.
The victim in his 20s was found by a relative outside the nightclub on Sunday morning.
He was conveyed to the CWM Hospital where he was admitted, up until he passed away.
Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Sakeo Raikaci confirms the case has been classified as murder as the post mortem results confirmed he died of injuries sustained from the assault.
Investigators continue with the gathering of statements and information including reviewing of CCTV footage.
When asked by fijivillage News on whether a group of men had beaten up the man outside the nightclub, Police said that no further comments will be made at this stage as they need to review all the CCTV footage gathered.
When asked on more Police presence, Chief Operations Officer ACP Livai Driu says more patrols will be conducted and they also urge members of the public to assist by being responsible with their safety as the excessive consumption of alcohol will hinder one’s ability to make decisions about their safety and wellbeing.
The Fiji Police Force has submitted a proposal on the review of nightclub opening hours in special zones to the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua.
Chief Operations Officer ACP Livai Driu has confirmed this after questions raised by fijivillage News on whether the nightclub operating hours should be reviewed.
ACP Driu says they will await whatever decision is made.
People say there have been many reports of robberies and attacks at night – and the main targets are those coming out of nightclubs and bars.
Many of these cases are not being reported to Police.
Police will not reveal the details of their proposal to the Minister at this stage.
Home Affairs Minister, Pio Tikoduadua says he is concerned about the murder of a man in his 20s outside the Suva nightclub over the weekend, and confirms that a submission will be made to review the nightclub operating hours.
Tikoduadua says he has received the Police proposal for the review of the nightclub operating hours.
He says he will make a submission to the cabinet in the next meeting.
The Home Affairs Minister also says it's of great concern what has happened in the vicinity of nightclubs.
Tikoduadua says it's a place where people go to enjoy with friends.
He also says whilst they are increasing police presence in nightclub areas, people must behave decently, especially under the influence of alcohol.
Police are investigating the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted and found motionless outside a Suva nightclub over the weekend.
Police say the man who was in his 20s was found by a relative outside the nightclub on Sunday morning.
He was conveyed to the CWM Hospital where he was admitted, until he passed away this morning.
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