A couple charged with corruption-related offences appeared in Suva Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon.

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the efficiency and independence of the judiciary, the Lautoka High Court is gearing up for the construction of a six-story building to accommodate additional court services.

The Ba Magistrates Court complex in Clopcott, Yalalevu is expected to open by mid-January.

Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo has today shed light on what he perceives as the longstanding issue of the Western High Court being treated as a second-class judicial entity.

The Parramatta Local Court in New South Wales has denied bail for Meli Bainimarama, the son of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

The former Director Forestry Operations North and the manager of a private company appeared before the Labasa Magistrates Court for bribery related offences.

A former assistant technical officer of the Ministry of Housing has been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption for corruption related offences.

A fisheries officer with the Ministry of Fisheries appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with one count of obtaining financial gain.

The former director with the Ministry of Education appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with one count of abuse of office.

The Fiji Police Force is investigating a case where a couple is alleged to have sent threatening emails to a senior government official.

A father daughter duo appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court yesterday in relation to alleged bribery and possession of illicit drugs.

Lautoka High Court has granted another stay in the matter in relation to Grace Road President Daniel Kim and others.