Clarke says Justice Ashton-Lewis said he should be CJ
President of the Fiji Law Society, Wylie Clarke says Justice David Ashton-Lewis, the Commissioner of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as
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PM's lawyer says PM and President not legally responsible for curing procedural defects of COI prior to publication
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's lawyer, Simione Valenitabua stresses that they maintain the procedural obligations of an independent inquiry; including the affording of
Remand extended for four Police officers over 2024 assault case
The Suva Magistrates Court has extended the remand warrant for the four police officers allegedly involved in an assault case from 2024 and they will appear in the Suva H
ODPP seeks forfeiture of Imran Khan and Deborah Kim’s assets
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed an application seeking to have more than $404,000, a house and land in Valelevu, and four vehicles belonging t
Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug accused indicate they will remain silent
Josua Ravula, Ginna Choi, Peniasi Delai, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan have indicated that they will remain silent in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case.
17-year-old charged over Howell Road Temple break-In
The 17-year-old, who was arrested in connection with an alleged break-in at a temple on Howell Road in Suva on Monday morning, has been charged and will appear in the Suv
FICAC says it referred investigation file in relation to 2 former FICAC officers before Charters' court ruling
FICAC says it decided to refer the investigation file to Police in relation to two former FICAC officers as the alleged principal disclosers of Commission information on
Second suspect arrested for Nadawa daylight burglary, third still at large
Another suspect allegedly involved in a daylight burglary captured on CCTV in the Nadawa in Nasinu area has been arrested. Police say the 31-year-old suspect was arreste
Nadawa aggravated burglary accused denied bail
Savenaca Lutua Tamani, one of three suspects charged with aggravated burglary and theft in Nadawa on July 30th, has been denied bail and remanded in custody.In a video sh
Retired military officer sentenced to more than 3 yrs for indecent assault
A 61-year-old retired military officer has been sentenced to three years, 10 months and three weeks’ imprisonment for indecently assaulting his nephew’s dau
Judge highly concerned about FICAC's deliberate violation of the Criminal Procedure Act
High Court Judge, Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu says the court is highly concerned as to the deliberate circumvention and consequential violation of sections 54 and 55(3) o
Man charged after daylight Nasinu break-in caught on CCTV
A man accused of a daylight burglary in Nasinu that was captured on CCTV has been charged with aggravated burglary and will appear in court today. The accused has been ch
Bail extended for five police officers in Nasinu businessman assault and extortion case
The five police officers who were allegedly involved in an assault and extortion case against a Nasinu businessman have had their bail extended and will reappear in the S
Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo found guilty of murdering Dr Leli Darling
Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo has been found guilty of murdering Nadi based Doctor Isireli Biumaitotoya, who was also known as Leighley Leli Darling, with the sentencing o
Rasova’s FICAC case adjourned to 1st September ahead of pre-trial conference
Former SODELPA Member of Parliament, Simione Rasova’s FICAC case has been adjourned to 1st September.FICAC counsel Setefano Komaibaba says they are still finalisin
Rabuka to appeal COI ruling, says he will resign if appeals fail
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he will appeal the decision quashing the Commission of Inquiry report into Barbara Malimali’s appointment as FICA
High Court grants release of Charlie Charters' electronic devices
The Suva High Court has granted a motion for the release of devices seized from Fijian and British national Charlie Charters.Charters filed the motion in the High Court o
Man charged with meth possession given option to testify or remain silent
Ronil Ritesh Sharma, who is charged with two counts of possession of illicit drugs has been given the option by the Suva Magistrates Court to remain silent, call witne
COI failures could have been avoided - Clarke
The Government and Commissions of Inquiry must do the important public work entrusted to them properly. They must act lawfully, fairly and within the limits of their a
MP Sanjay Kirpal and Anal Ram granted bail over alleged assault
Member of Parliament Sanjay Salend Kirpal and Anal Avinash Ram have been granted bail in relation to an alleged assault that occurred last Sunday.They appeared before Suv
MP among two men to appear in court over alleged assault
Two men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today in relation to a case of alleged assault on Sunday.Police say the first accused is a Member of Parliament.They say