GCC pushes for harsher penalties on drug traffickers
The Great Council of Chiefs has called for stronger penalties, ranging from 30 years to life imprisonment, for people bringing illicit drugs into the country from oversea
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Rabuku calls for more funding for Navy and asset recovery to combat drug trafficking
Fiji has maritime borders that require increased funding, particularly for the Fiji Navy, as well as stronger narcotics diplomacy with countries such as Australia and New
Woman questioned in relation to death of Acting Hotel Manager in Nadi in December 2024
A woman is currently being questioned in relation to the death of the 40 year old Acting Manager of Crowne Plaza in Nadi who was found dead in a bathroom in December 2024
Urgent need to introduce needle syringe programmes in Fiji - Dr Macdonald
There is an urgent need for the introduction of needle syringe programmes in Fiji as part of a broader harm reduction strategy, alongside supply and demand reduction m
Fiji Sports Council Board looking at investigation team - Mazey
Fiji Sports Council Board Acting Vice Chair Peter Mazey says they are looking at an investigation team to go through all the allegations levelled against CEO, Gilbert Vak
Health tender case: Charges amended, Judge warns ODPP senior counsel to stop posting on social media
The Suva High Court has approved amendments to the charges by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former A
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing and Communications
I will decide if advice is to get Saukuru out to allow independent investigations - PM
Questions are been raised about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remains in office while allegations against him are set t
No word on when independent investigations will start against Vakalalabure and Saukuru
Questions are now being asked on when the independent investigations will commence against the Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru and Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gi
Foul play involved in Lami Police Officer's death - Tudravu
Following the post mortem of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed that the findings have established elements of foul play.T
No word from President yet on JSC recommendation to remove Rokoika
A day after the Judicial Services Commission's recommendation that Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika should leave the FICAC office as she is not legally appointed u
President yet to act after JSC recommends for Rokoika removal
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is yet to act on the recommendation of the Judicial Services Commission to ensure that Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika leaves th
Charters bailed and stop departure issued
Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters who has been charged with two counts of aiding and abetting under the Crimes Act by FICAC, is now released on bail.Charters
JSC expected to recommend that Lavi Rokoika to leave FICAC as she was not appointed under FICAC Act
Who will legally head FICAC is the biggest question now as current Acting Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika was not recommended to President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu by the Judic
Charters writes from FICAC custody on who benefits from his prosecution
Fijian national, Charlie Charters says in a letter written from FICAC custody that he was approached by whistleblower(s) with the information that FICAC had hired the
Please listen and protect whistleblowers - Vanessa Charters
Please listen and protect the whistleblowers.That is the message to the people of Fiji from Charlie Charters' wife, Vanessa Charters outside the FICAC office last night.C
Recommendations to President today on matters relating to FICAC
After an urgent meeting yesterday afternoon, the Judicial Services Commission will be making certain recommendations to the President today following consultation with th
JSC holding urgent meeting after Charters detention by FICAC
Members of the Judicial Services Commission which is led by Chief Justice Salesi Temo are currently having an urgent meeting behind closed doors after the detention of Ch
JSC to have emergency meeting today after detention of Charlie Charters by FICAC
The Judicial Services Commission chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo, will have an emergency meeting today after the detention of Fijian national, Charlie Charters by FI
FICAC to keep Charters in custody overnight
There is still no official word from FICAC on why Fijian national, Charlie Charters has been taken custody. fijivillage News understands Charters will be kept in custo
FMA raises serious concerns regarding Charters' arrest and Sports Council
The Fiji Media Association is deeply concerned with today’s developments involving Charlie Charters, who was earlier stopped at Nadi International Airport and is n