Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho have pleaded not guilty to a charge each of abuse of office.
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Bainimarama and Qiliho arrive at court
Former Prime Minister and FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho arrive at Suva Courthouse. More to fo
Bainimarama and Qiliho's lawyers and supporters arrive at court
The lawyers of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho, Devanesh Sharma and Gul Fatima and supporters
AG’s Chambers given time to indicate their position in Richard Naidu’s case
The Attorney General’s Chambers has been given time to tell the court of their position in relation to Richard Naidu’s contempt of court case. The case w
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for alleged rapist
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has ordered that a psychiatric evaluation be done of an alleged rapist. The man allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a close
Two men charged with alleged murder of a Fijian born Canadian national
Two men have been produced in the Nausori Magistrates Court charged with the alleged murder of a Fijian born Canadian national on the 20th of February. The man’
26 year old man to front court on murder charge
A 26-year-old man has been charged by Police for the murder of a 24-year-old man from Nabouciwa Village, Nakelo, Tailevu, in October 2022. Chief of Intelligence, Inves
Bainimarama's case called in Parramatta Court, his passport has to be surrendered to the Solicitor and returned by COB tomorrow
36-year-old Ratu Meli Bainimarama who is facing 17 counts in Australia has had some bail variations at the Parramatta Court where his passport has to be surrendered to Ja
Man who raped his 13 year old neighbor given 13 year jail term
A man who raped and sexually assaulted his 13-year-old neighbour in the Western Division in 2019 has been given a 13-year jail term. While sentencing the man, Lautoka
2 charged with possession and importation of meth appear in court
Imran Khan, who is charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs has been granted bail while Zoherb Zaral Begg, who is charged with one count of possession of ill
Prakash sentenced to 36 months imprisonment
Former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash has been sentenced to 36 months, and he will be serving 28 months in custody, with a non parole period of 22 months. Prakashâ€
Vijendra Prakash to be sentenced today
Former FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash who gave false information to a public servant and obtained financial advantage will be sentenced today. Prakash falsely stated t
Justice Temo sworn-in as Acting Chief Justice
Justice Salesi Temo has been sworn-in as the Acting Chief Justice at the State House this afternoon. Members of the judiciary were present to witness Acting Chief Jus
Murder accused to face court
The man alleged to have murdered a 35-year-old farmer during an argument out at sea between Laucala Island and Taveuni last week has been charged. The accused is alleg
President suspends Chief Justice Kamal Kumar after complaints of misbehaviour
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere suspended Chief Justice Kumar with full pay on the advice of the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka. The suspension is in accordance with
High Court rules in Sharvada Sharma’s favour
The High Court has ruled in favour of dismissed Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma in relation to his application for leave or permission to apply for a judicial review a
Aiyaz is wrong in saying that the coalition government is carrying out unlawful and unconstitutional actions - Richard Naidu
Prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu stresses that FijiFirst Party General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is wrong in saying that the coalition government is carrying out unla
Tabuya congratulates Imrana Jalal for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya has congratulated Imrana Jalal for being awarded the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor by
Imrana Jalal to receive the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honour
Fijian national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has been awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honour by the World Jurists Association. The award is given in recogn
10 women write a letter of complaint against the Chief Justice to the PM and AG
Ten women have written a letter of complaint to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General Siromi Turaga against Chief Justice Kamal Kumar. The ten women are
Dr. Hawea and Camillo granted bail
We Unite Fiji Party Deputy Leader, Doctor Jone Hawea and candidate Abel Camillo have been granted bail by the Chief Magistrate Waleen George. They are charged with one