Tavua woman charged with murder to front court today
The woman alleged to have caused the death of her partner in Tavua has been charged and will appear at the Tavua Magistrates Court today. Police say the 25-year old ac
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To allow or to disallow - Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum's lawyers to argue today for him to be allowed to go overseas for medical assessment
As the defence counsel gets ready today to argue to have former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum get bail variation for travel overseas, the prosecution is likely to
Alleged sextortion duo out on bail
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been granted bail. The couple appear
Fijian woman handed 8 year suspended sentence for daughter’s sexual abuse cover up
A Fijian woman has been handed an eight year suspended sentence under strict conditions by the Pohnpei Supreme Court for her role in covering up the sexual abuse which en
Karunaratne asks for compensation after breach of his constitutional rights while in prison
Lawyer Jagath Karunaratne is asking the Suva High Court for compensation on the degrading treatment he received while being imprisoned. Karunaratne appeared before Hig
Samabula temple alleged attacker remanded due to schizophrenia, marijuana abuse
Samuela Tawase, the man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has been remanded in custody for another 14 days after the medical r
6 to front court over alleged meth possession in Nadi
Six people have been charged with the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, specifically methamphetamine and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today. P
Samabula temple sacrilege accused case adjourned to tomorrow
Samuela Tawase, the man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has had his case adjourned to tomorrow. Tawase is charged with on
Madigibuli’s trial date vacated after request to represent himself
The murder trial of Apisai Madigibuli, accused of killing his 25-year-old wife last year has been vacated after he informed the court of his intention to represent himsel
Families demand harshest penalty for Kapawale
Family members of Tevita Kapawale’s victims are calling for the harshest penalty after he killed five crew members aboard the FV Tiro 2 in 2021. Family me
Sanjay Kaba misses court appearance, matter adjourned to September
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba did not appear in court this morning for his case. Kaba is c
Waqanika requests to cross-examine President and PM in Malimali’s judicial review case
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s lawyer Tanya Waqanika, has requested permission to cross-examine the President and Prime Minister in Malimali’
Environment Dept alleges unauthorised construction at Great Han Site, defence disputes claim
The Department of Environment has raised concerns that Great Han Pte Limited is continuing construction work along Princes Road in breach of a partial stop work order.
Takayawa and 2 SODELPA Suva Constituency representatives charged with criminal intimidation
SODELPA General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa Junior and two SODELPA Suva Constituency representatives, Amoni Kepa and Apenisa Turaga are in custody after being charged wi
Judge cautions Ravu’s lawyer against prejudicing his defence
Suva High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has cautioned former Minister for Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu’s lawyer, Tevita Vakalalabure against making arguments that
Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for 18-year-old murder accused, denies bail
The 18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex earlier this month, has been ordered
Madigibuli’s PTC delayed as his lawyer reviews DNA report
The Pre-Trial Conference for Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year, has been adjourned to tomorrow. This follows a request from his
I don’t believe the AG’s Office was giving legal advice to PM when Malimali was sacked – Waqanika
Tanya Waqanika, the lawyer for sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali, says she does not believe the Office of the Attorney General was giving legal advice to Prime
Woman allegedly scammed of $150 in mobile phone money transfer scheme
A 36-year-old Labasa market vendor has been charged after allegedly obtaining $150 through a mobile phone scam involving a fake message from a department head. Police
Leave for judicial review granted in Malimali case
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali's leave for judicial review against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General has been granted by Suva High Court Jud
2 remanded in custody for alleged sextortion case
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been remanded in custody and will appear in