Degei is charged with one count each of rape and sexual assault in relation to an alleged incident involving a former Virgin Australia cabin crew member in Nadi following New Year celebrations on December 31, 2024.

The Suva High Court has heard submissions on costs and damages following its ruling that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali was unlawful.

The Suva High Court will deliver its ruling this morning on the review of orders made in the case of Samuela Tawase, who was discharged following a special verdict in relation to a sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula.

The Suva High Court has dismissed Professor Biman Prasad’s application seeking a permanent stay of criminal proceedings against him.

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption told the Suva Magistrates Court that the trial involving senior Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika cannot proceed as planned.

The Criminal Investigations Department has launched an investigation after discovering missing drug exhibits in the custody of the Suva High Court.

The Suva High Court has given the defence until 1pm this afternoon to file documents in support of former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s application for a permanent stay of his criminal proceedings.

Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive Gilbert Vakalalabure was back in the High Court in Suva this morning, where his lawyer sought leave to apply for a judicial review and amend the current application.

The case against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has been adjourned after the defence raised concerns over possible non-disclosure of material by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

The defence in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad is seeking to permanently halt the criminal proceedings, citing concerns over the prosecution’s disclosure of evidence.

An individual from the Ministry of Finance will appear in court today.

A man charged with attempted aggravated burglary and damaging property at the Queen Elizabeth Baracks did not appear in court.