FLP welcomes clarity on Constitution amendment process
We have found the middle ground that the people were looking for. This was stated by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry after the Supreme Court advised that th
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PM Rabuka happy with the Supreme Court opinion on 2013 Constitution
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s opinion on the 2013 Constitution. Rabuka described the judgement as balan
Supreme Court advises 2013 Constitution can be amended by support of two thirds of MPs and majority of those registered voters who vote in referendum
The Supreme Court has advised that the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be amended by the support of two thirds of Members of Parliament and a majority of those registered vo
People will know today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions
People will find out today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions as the Supreme Court gets ready to give their opinion on
18-yr-old murder accused to take plea on 5th Sept
18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex, has been declared fit to take his plea.
Judgement day in 2013 Constitution case at 2.30pm today
It is judgement day today as the Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions o
Supreme Court to give it's opinion on 2013 Constitution on Friday
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution this
State to offer immunity to one of the 5 Police officers allegedly involved in an assault and extortion case
Immunity is being offered by the State to one of the five Police officers charged for their alleged involvement in an assault and extortion case against a Nasinu business
Lautoka man charged for allegedly obtaining over $27,000 through fraud
A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000.
Bail extended for alleged sextortion duo
Bail has been extended for 29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion. The couple appear
Lautoka man charged for allegedly obtaining over $27,000 through fraud
A 56-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged by the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Fraud Unit for allegedly dishonestly obtaining more than $27,000.
19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue in Labasa, remanded in custody
A 19-year-old man who damaged a Lord Hanuman statue in Naduna, Labasa, last week has pleaded guilty to the charge in the Labasa Magistrates Court this afternoon. Igena
ICC hits back after Nazhat Khan and others face sanctions by the US for efforts to arrest Americans and Israelis
The International Criminal Court has deplored the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Kha
King’s Counsel says immunity provisions not under challenge
Kings Counsel Brent Walker says immunity provisions in the 2013 Constitution are not directly under challenge in the matter where Cabinet is seeking the Supreme Courtâ
Butter thief further remanded
The man who was caught stealing butter from a supermarket in Suva has been further remanded by the Suva Magistrates Court. Abdul Shafil has pleaded guilty to a charge
48-year-old man charged with alleged theft of more than $120,000
A 48-year-old man has been charged by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Major Fraud and Economic Crime Unit for his alleged involvement in the theft of over
19-year-old man charged over damage to Hanuman statue in Labasa
A 19-year-old man has been charged with one count of damaging property following an incident involving a Hanuman statue in Naduna, Labasa, last week. Police say the ac
You are a court, not constitution makers – Amicus Curiae
You are a court, not constitution makers, and you can’t determine the best constitution for the people of Fiji. While making submissions in the matter where the
Supreme Court to give opinion on 2013 Constitution amendment provisions before Sept 5th
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution on no
Singh, Chand and Kiran charged with alleged theft of more than $1M released on bail
Aneesh Sagar Singh, Avinesh Chand and Usha Kiran who are charged with alleged theft of more than $1 million from Superb Distributors between 2017 and 2022, have been rele
Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear the Constitution matter – Law Society King’s Counsel
The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear the Constitution matter by answering the three questions before it, and it must be careful about what it is being invited to