Fiji

A complaint has been filed against Fiji's chief law officer in relation to his handling of a divorce case two years ago, police have confirmed.

New Fiji men's sevens team coach Osea Kolinisau touched down in Nadi on Monday morning and met with current squad members as he begins mapping out the defense of the Olympic Games sevens gold medal.

A women's right advocate believes there has been "systematic targeting" to remove the female Cabinet minister at the centre of an alleged drugs and sex scandal.

Staff union general-secretary Rosalia Fatiaki says "we are going round and round" over "numerous unresolved issues" and its time for the vice-chancellor to front up to their concerns.

Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has sacked its national men's sevens team coach for his "inability to meet the desired standards and expectations".

Fiji's Women's Minister says the decision by the People's Alliance Executive Council to remove her as the deputy leader of the governing party is "unfair as it is based solely on allegations".

The Acting Commissioner of Police says three police officers are charged with interfering with evidence, and two civilians face one count each of aiding and abetting interfering with evidence.

Opinion - Nearly twelve months into running the show at the FRU, the Trustees Board appointed by the coalition government in 2023 appears to be creating more problems than solutions.

The decision was announced by the People's Alliance on Tuesday, saying the "sex and drug scandal and associated allegations" involving the Women's Minister caused "irreparable damage" to the party.

The Great Council of Chiefs, known as Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian, dates back to colonial times. Established in 1876, the council was used as an advisory body for the British colonial rulers.

The group of players, who call themselves 'The Stonewriters', released a video on Facebook on Sunday, saying "with the Olympic games around the corner, change is necessary, and it must happen now".

Those in the running for the position include Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.

iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu confirmed three representatives each from the 14 provinces plus Rotuma will attend. He is expected to release more details later today.

The former opposition leader addressed rumours that she was aiming to become the next head of state. "If my name has been proposed, then it has been done without my consent," she said.

Fiji's Women and Children's Minister Lynda Tabuya says Pacific island countries need to "strengthen our laws" on online harassment.

Shushila Chang was banned from returning to Fiji by the Bainimarama government after she fled the country during Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 to be with her sick husband.

The Fijian government does not want the International Court of Justice to "be used as a political playground" and "will continue to stand for what is right for the dignity of humankind".