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
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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
29-year-old to face court for allegedly murdering a man
A 29-year-old man will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court tomorrow after being charged with the alleged murder of a 41-year-old labourer at Delainamaka Settlement
Vijendra Prakash found guilty
Former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash has been found guilty of charges of giving false information to a public servant and obtaining financial advantage. Prakash falsel
3 men arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana at Labasa Market
Three men have been arrested after they were allegedly found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana at the Labasa Market. Police say during a routine patrol of the
Police hunt for high-risk criminal
Police are searching for Mosese Bera who escaped from the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan says Bera is considered to be high
Driver who allegedly caused the death of a farmer in Sigatoka bailed
The driver who allegedly caused the death of a 23-year-old farmer from Waibogi Settlement on Sunday has been charged. He was was charged with one count of dangerous dr
Commonwealth Lawyers Association concerned over the invoking of criminal contempt for scandalizing the court against Richard Naidu
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is concerned over the invoking of criminal contempt for scandalizing the court against lawyer Richard Naidu, which has been repealed
Bar Association of India issues Statement of Concern on the contempt judgement issued against Richard Naidu
The Bar Association of India says it recognizes the commitment of the judiciary in Fiji to the rule of law, human rights and the need for an independent bar however, it n
Church minister charged for alleged theft of more than $1.5 million granted bail
The 45-year-old church minister charged for the theft of over $1.5 million has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. Joeli Sovaki who is from Nadi is charge
Richard Naidu found guilty
Prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu has been found guilty by High Court Judge Justice Jude Nanayakkara for contempt scandalising the court. Naidu posted on his Facebook p
36-year-old carpenter charged with the alleged murder of the 30-year-old woman found dead near Lomolomo Beach
A 36-year-old carpenter will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today after being charged with the alleged murder of the 30-year-old woman from Waqadra in Nadi,
Judgement day for Richard Naidu
High Court Judge Justice Jude Nanayakkara will deliver his judgement this afternoon in the matter where committal proceedings have been brought against prominent lawyer,
Senior Accountant and Transport Provider front Anti-Corruption Court for corruption related offences
A Senior Accountant with the Ministry of Education based at the Transport Assistance Unit and a Transport Provider appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court Anti-Corruption
Former driving instructor charged for corruption
A former driving instructor has been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption for corruption related offences. Sandeep Anand Reddy is charged with
Koroituku to be produced in court for damaging campaign material in Tavua
A man has been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption for an electoral offence. Eveni Cokiverata Koroituku is charged with one count of Non-Inte