Human Rights Commission and Police investigate 2 cases of alleged brutality
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it is investigating allegations of police brutality in both, Nadi as well as one in relation to the Nakasi P
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Claims of alleged Police assault in Nakasi being investigated
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has directed the Internal Affairs Investigations Unit to investigate claims of an alleged case of Police assault in Nakasi.
MPs don’t get enough time to go through bills - Mary Chapman
Former Secretary-General to Parliament, Mary Chapman says Fijians and the Members of Parliament do not get enough time to go through proposed laws before its first readin
Post mortem rules out initial reports that alleged robbery suspect’s death was linked to him jumping from a building
The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed an internal affairs investigation be carried out with regards to the death of an aggravated robbery suspect
Tulavu found guilty of rape and sexual assault
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has found Agape Healing Church Ministry Pastor Waisake Tulavu guilty of four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. T
Man allegedly involved in a robbery case dies in hospital
A man who was a suspect in an aggravated robbery case in Votualevu yesterday morning passed away at the Nadi Hospital due to serious injuries allegedly sustained after ju
Social Welfare recipients need to open a BSP account in order to receive their payments straight away – Westpac Fiji
Westpac Fiji has highlighted that for the recipients of Social Welfare to receive their payments straight away, they would now need to open a BSP account. This follows
Accountability and Transparency Commission needs to be established - Reverend Akuila Yabaki
Former CEO of Citizens Constitution Forum, Reverend Akuila Yabaki says based on the 2013 Constitution, there is a need to have an Accountability and Transparency Commissi
Department of Social Welfare urges recipients to check their bank accounts on the 6th of every month as social welfare payments are delivered on the 5th
The Department of Social Welfare is urging all welfare recipients to check their bank accounts on the 6th of every month regarding their monthly welfare payments, as time
Search underway for 2 men who allegedly assaulted elderly businessman
Police investigators are searching for two men who allegedly threatened and assaulted an 85-year-old businessman last Friday in Vatuwaqa. Police say the two men allege
FNPF cash and deposits sit at $570M
The Fiji National Provident Fund says the Fund’s cash and deposits currently sit at $570 million. CEO Jaoji Koroi says there are always concerns about whether
Nawaikula wins case against Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC
SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula has today won the case where FBC CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC had sued Nawaikula for defamation. While giving the judgment, High Court Ju
Phase 2, and 3 of FNPF COVID-19 assistance to continue
The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced that Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the COVID-19 withdrawal assistance will continue. Phase 2 Round 3 CEO Jaoji Koro
Single mother still determined to provide for her family despite losing her job because of COVID-19
Despite being terminated from her job because of COVID-19, a single mother is determined to not let her circumstances hold her down as she has to look after her three dau
People around the country are worried about their jobs and putting food on the table – Rabuka
Opposition and SODELPA Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says people around the country are worried about their jobs and putting food on the table. Rabuka says people are worrie
We will continue to stand in solidarity with those who need Government’s help - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says Government has paid out nearly $50 million in direct financial assistance to Fijians whose jobs have been lost or who are on reduc
Ali tells Kumar to behave like a worthy leader
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali has called on the Local Government Minister, Premila Kumar to back her statements that prostitution has surface
Premila Kumar should back her broad statements with evidence, and not just shame women for being involved in prostitution – FWCC
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has called on the Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar to have some respect and be more considerate while making public stat
Special Fiji 50 coins and banknotes unveiled
Every child from Year 1 to 13 will be receiving a specially packaged Fiji-50 cents coin each starting from today.This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
Increasing criminal activities in Waidamudamu Settlement worries residents
The residents of Waidamudamu Settlement in Nausori have witnessed an increase in criminal activities in recent months, and the Divisional Police Commander East has been d
Woman says she did not leave the Agape Church as the pastor gave her his commitment
The second woman who claims that she was raped by the Agape Healing Church Ministry Pastor Waisake Tulavu in 2018, has told the court that she did not leave the church af