Supreme Court rules LTA fines above $2,000 unlawful
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Land Transport Authority cannot fine anyone over $2,000 as fines above the amount is unlawful and the Minister responsible can not
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ODPP given one month as police continue investigation into alleged cocaine import case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sought one month time to allow the Police to complete their inquiries in the case where Shonal Sharma alleg
Court defers ruling on Kamikamica’s stay application challenging Rokoika's appointment to 5th May
The Suva High Court has deferred its ruling on former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica’s application for a stay in proceedings brought against him by FICAC.H
22-year-old man to face court for Rifle Range murder
A 22-year-old man will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today for the alleged murder of an 18-year-old woman.Police say the incident was reported to the Lautoka Po
Judgment for Madigibuli to be delivered on May 12th
Suva High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will rule on the 12th of May on whether Apisai Madigibuli murdered his 25-year-old wife in 2024.It is alleged that he kille
Charters’ lawyer tells court stay application has not been filed yet
Fijian and British national Charlie Charters’ lawyer, Seforan Fatiak informed the court that they have not applied for a stay application yet.Fatiaki says they are
Defence to file no-case-to-answer application in Kaba case
Defence lawyer for former Telecom Fiji Limited Director Sanjay Kaba, Devanesh Sharma informed the court that they will file a no-case-to-answer application.Kaba pleaded n
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar plead not guilty
Former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have pleaded not guilty in relation to the tender and procurement
FICAC allowed to amend charges on last day of Kaba's trial
FICAC has been allowed to amend the date of the alleged offence and replace the word 'tender' with 'Expression of Interest' in the charge against former Director of Telec
TFL's former Manager Treasury and Finance Controller agree that payments made to Kaba's company were legitimate
Former Manager Treasury for Telecom Fiji Limited, Samuel Brown and Financial Controller, Ashika Nandani agree that $766,327.22 was a legitimate payment made to former Dir
Chief Justice Temo closes Vakarisi's drugs case
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has closed the case where late Jone Vakarisi was found with drugs within the confines of the court in 2023.This comes as Vakarisi died in milita
Court orders FICAC to disclose complaint on Prof. Prasad within 3 days
The Suva Magistrates Court has ordered FICAC to disclose all material in its possession, particularly a complaint relating to Government MP and National Federation Party
2 women charged over toddler’s death granted bail, case moved to High Court
Two women who allegedly caused the death of a 3-year-old in a road accident have been granted bail, and the matter has been transferred to the Lautoka High Court.Komal Si
Bail granted to father and 2 others in relation to 6-yr-old boy’s death
38-year-old Savenaca Damuni, the father of the deceased 6-year-old boy, along with Raviravi Timberyard Directors Vinay Prakash Chandra and Sushila Devi, have been granted
Bail hearing today for father and 2 others in 6-yr-old boy's death
A father and two others charged in relation to the death of a six-year-old boy in Vatuwaqa in 2023 have been remanded in custody and will appear this afternoon for a bail
Former PM initially endorsed withdrawal of health tender waiver, later changed and approved - Mati
Former Deputy Secretary of Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nemani Mati says that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier endorsed the withdrawal
Madigibuli chooses to remain silent in alleged murder case
Apisai Madigibuli, who is alleged to have murdered his 25-year-old wife in 2024, has chosen to remain silent and will not give evidence or call any witnesses in the trial
Former Health Permanent Secretary says Dr Sharma approached her for waiver of tender for lab equipment
Former Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Salanieta Saketa told the court that former Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma approached her in her office seeking a waiver of tender
Zoe Moore allegedly handed over meth to police before search
A police officer who was expected to search Zoe Maharaj Moore’s house for drugs has told the Suva Magistrates Court that when they arrived, Moore handed over the d
FICAC seeks more time to examine Charter’s devices amid defence challenge
FICAC lawyer Rusiate Doidoi has informed the court that they are still investigating the electronic devices of Fijian and British national Charlie Charters. Doidoi say
Plea deferred as Kamikamica undergoes medical treatment overseas
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica will take his plea on the 12th of May in the matter where he is charged with perjury and g