Two men each charged with one count of murder appeared in the Suva High Court this morning.
It is alleged that William Peter Pickering and Kiriata Nangintabuariki murdered a 30-year-old man in Vuninokonoko, Navua earlier this month.
The alleged incident happened during a drinking party.
Both have applied for legal aid.
The two accused have been further remanded in custody and the matter has been adjourned to the 9th of next month.