Appeal refused for murderer
The Fiji Court of Appeal has refused the appeal of Bernard Hicks who is serving jail term for a count of murder. Hicks was produced before Fiji Court of Appeal Judge J
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Woman claims that alleged kidnappers wanted $250,000 from her husband and father-in-law
A 35-year-old woman was in tears today when she told the court that she and her 5-year-old daughter were kidnapped by the alleged robbers who then wanted $250,000 from he
Bus driver and checker arrested after allegedly being found with meth
A bus driver and a checker have been released on bail after they appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court for allegedly being found with methamphetamine inside their bus.
Alleged wife murderer pleads not guilty
Josevata Koroi who is charged with murdering his wife in May this year has pleaded not guilty to the charge in the Suva High Court this morning. The 33-year-old man wh
DPP appeals 4 years 11 months prison sentence for rape of 12 year old girl
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, has filed an appeal against the sentence handed down to Paula Vosa-toka-era by the Suva High Court on 22nd May 202
A former and a current employee of LTA front court on corruption related charges
A former employee and a current employee of the Land Transport Authority appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today on corruption related charges. FICAC has charge
Five police officers appear in court for allegedly assaulting and throwing a man off a bridge in Naqia, Tailevu
Five police officers appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court today for their alleged involvement in the Naqia assault case on 14th April 2020. Sevanaia Narogi, Kamel
Vakarisi's wife files submission to withdraw domestic violence case
Jone Vakarisi who allegedly assaulted his wife between 29th May and 5th June has told the Suva High Court this morning that his wife has filed a submission to the Office
Pillay and Krishna appear before Independent Legal Services Commission
A case against prominent lawyers, Wasu Pillay and Shailend Krishna was called before the Independent Legal Services Commission this afternoon. The charges were not rea
Titoko and Ratuveikau plead not guilty to charges relating to conversion by a trustee and perverting course of justice
Lawyer and National Federation Party candidate in the 2018 general elections, Semi Titoko and an accountant Aporosa Ratuveikau, both of Qarcia Barristers and Solicitors h
Alleged murderer to be confined in a mental hospital or other suitable place of custody
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar has ordered that a 69-year-old man who is charged with a count of murder be confined in a mental hospital or other suitable place
Former employee of AG’s Office charged for using false information on a sick sheet
A former Clerical Officer of the Office of the Attorney General was produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly using false information on a sick sheet.
Lateef not produced in court, case adjourned
The case of Zoe Maharaj Moore and former Suva Lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been adjourned to the 29th of this month. Moore and former Suva lawyer Lateef are charged
Man who allegedly breached curfew orders also charged with rape
Suva Magistrate Waleen George has refused bail for a 25 year old unemployed man who is charged with one count of failure to comply with orders and two counts of rape.
Faith Grace released on bail
A 47-year-old businesswoman who allegedly posted fake news regarding Queen Victoria School has been granted bail by Suva Magistrate Liyanage Wickramasekara. Faith Grac
Murder accused pleads not guilty
Sailosi Naivalurua who allegedly killed a 40-year-old man in Colo-I-Suva in April this year has pleaded not guilty to a count of murder. It is alleged Naivalurua struc
Judge orders for a psychiatric evaluation of alleged arsonist
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has ordered that a psychiatric evaluation be done for the man who allegedly burnt down his rented house in Nadawa last week. J
Businesswoman who allegedly posted fake news about QVS closing charged
A 47 year old businesswoman who allegedly posted fake news regarding Queen Victoria School has been charged and will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today. S
Bail granted to woman who allegedly transported two girls for sexual services in Caubati this year
A 21-year-old woman who is facing a count of domestic trafficking in children has been granted bail by High Court Judge Justice, Daniel Goundar. It is alleged that Jac
Man who allegedly murdered his wife to take plea on the 29th of this month
A 53-year-old man who allegedly murdered his wife in Kinoya will take his plea on the 29th of this month. Fatai Peni appeared before High Court Judge Justice Daniel Go
Bail granted to man who allegedly raped and attempted to rape his stepdaughter in Nasinu
A 38-year-old man who is a facing a count of attempted rape and 2 counts of rape has been granted bail by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar. The accused is alleg