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Suva court reinstates Charlie Charters’ original bail conditions as travel requests and device custody dispute unfold in FICAC case
Original bail conditions for former journalist Charlie Charters have been reinstated as fresh motions over travel and seized devices fill the courtroom’s agenda. A key ruling next week could determine whether he can travel abroad while the case progresses.
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Fiji High Court hears GTB never received two health-tender files in abuse-of-office case
Fresh testimony questions how two health-sector tenders were handled, with a former GTB secretary saying the board never received the papers. The claim adds a new twist to a high-profile abuse-of-office case, as prosecutors scrutinize whether formal safeguards were bypassed in the procurement process.
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Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty in Fiji mutiny case as prosecutors target 24 witnesses
Former Fiji prime minister and police chief enter not guilty pleas in a high-profile incitement case, with a substantial witness list and a May trial timetable shaping what could be a landmark courtroom showdown.
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Fiji High Court allows Lativerata and Wise to testify in Kamikamica-Prasad stay bid over acting FICAC appointment
Two journalists have won permission to testify in a pivotal stay hearing tied to an acting appointment, spotlighting questions of fairness. Their testimony could shift the landscape of the case as concerns of irregularity come under the spotlight.
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Fiji High Court Allows Journalists to Testify in Stay Challenge to FICAC Prosecution of Ex-Deputy PMs
Two journalists have been cleared to testify in a high-stakes stay application in Suva, centering on the acting commissioner’s appointment. The ruling could determine whether the de facto officer doctrine can salvage or halt the prosecutions.
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Chief Justice Probes Suspended Sentence Over Marijuana Found in Suva Courthouse
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has questioned the suitability of a suspended sentence given to a Nabua resident found with marijuana inside the Suva courthouse cellblock, saying the act undermines the integrity of the justice system. The case was adjourned to March 30 for a review that could reshape how court setting and conduct influence penalties…
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Fiji health tender trial adjourned as witness contradicts govnet email warrant claim
An adjournment in the long-running 2011 Ministry of Health tender trial has raised questions about how electronic emails were obtained. A state witness gave conflicting answers on whether a search warrant was used, triggering a review of transcripts to assess credibility and potential perjury. The outcome could influence the admissibility of crucial digital evidence in…
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Fiji TikTok creator Vuibureta could receive suspended sentence for remarks about Minister Lynda Tabuya
Remorse, a high-stakes court appearance, and a livestream controversy collide as a TikTok creator-turned-farmer faces sentencing. With an early guilty plea and a victim impact statement in play, judges weigh penalties and public interest before a decision is handed down. Separate bail-related proceedings add another layer to the unfolding case.
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Mental fitness ruling clears way for Fiji temple vandalism trial on July 28
A high-profile case in Suva moves closer to trial after a psychiatric assessment cleared the defendant to stand trial. With a late-July date set and new legal representation, the case over the Samabula temple incident continues to unfold, keeping the community watching.
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Fiji High Court Tender Case Faces Mistrial Over Late Email Evidence Objections
Late objections to key emails during testimony spark a fresh clash in a high-profile tender case. The State’s bid for a mistrial heightens questions about how evidence was disclosed and challenged, leaving proceedings in a tense standoff.