Bula There was no way to save former political party FijiFirst from its doomed fate. Member of Parliament Mosese Bulitavu said this in an interview with this newspaper, also confirming his intention to remain as an independent MP – but throwing his support behind Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Meanwhile, former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s office Jioji Kotobalavu said Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was likely to capitalise upon the opportunities presented to him following the demise of FijiFirst (FFP).
That’s the big news on the front page of The Fiji Times for Wednesday, July 3. In another story, there is no word yet on whether acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku will stay on, or be removed from his role, after the Supreme Court ruled last week that he is ineligible to hold the post. Attorney-General Graham Leung said the matter rested with the Judicial Services Commission (JSC), which was a Constitutional body and not subject to the control of any other person or authority.
Questions have been sent to JSC chair, acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo, however, a response has not been received so far. Synopsis The revelation by ANZ’s international Pacific economist Dr Kishti Sen that increasing departure tax may backfire on Fiji as competing destinations win travellers on price, should attract attention. Dr Sen reckons it could leave Fiji with a costly reputation.
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