Radical changes were needed - AG

Radical changes were needed - AG

By fijivillage.com
Monday 09/12/2013
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said changes were needed for cases like the hotel development in Natadola and the proper market rent to be paid by the duty free shops based at Nadi International Airport. 

He said something radical had to be done in some situations a few years ago when the government had to put in clauses in some decrees that there should be no legal challenges against government decisions in any court or tribunal.

Sayed-Khaiyum also revealed the significant amount of rent now being paid by the two duty free outlets at Nadi airport compared to the previous practice.

He said this could not have been possible without the decree stopping people from legally challenging the decision 


While speaking at the closing of the 15th Attorney General's Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in Natadola, Sayed-Khaiyum said decisive action had to be taken relating to developments in Natadola.


The Attorney General stressed that if the next elected government wants to change these things, they can remove these decrees or certain sections of these decrees by taking them through parliament.
    


Story by: Vijay Narayan
FEATURE NEWS
Nurses call on the Govt to declare a nursing crisis, nurses getting sick and even dying due to lack of rest - FNA
With the mass exodus of nurses, the shortage of nurses, nurses getting sick and even dying due to lack of rest which is being blamed on the 12 hour sh...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
BSP assists Lomary Secondary School development
Running through the rain to reach the washrooms will be a thing of the past for the students of Lomary Secondary School after the BSP Financial Group ...
1 hour ago

Don't look at your disability, look at the abilities – Naitanui
Don't look at your disability, look at the abilities that can create opportunities for a better future. This is the message shared by the ...
2 hours ago

Kelly Slater is wildcard entrant for Tahiti Pro and Fiji Pro
Legendary surfer and 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater, will compete in the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro and Corona Fiji Pro as the World Surf League ...
2 hours ago

Water supply being progressively restored to residents living along Khalsa Rd junction to Colo-i-Suva - WAF
Restoration works are currently ongoing and water supply is being progressively restored to affected residents living along the Khalsa Rd junction to ...
2 hours ago

FTU challenges Education Ministry's appointment policies after Ministry regularises acting staff
The Suva High Court will deliver it’s ruling on notice where the Fiji Teachers’ Union has filed a civil case against the Permanent Secretary for ...
2 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Radrodro reinstated as Education Minister
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reappointed the new SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro to his previous post as Minister for ...
11 hours ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
22 days ago

National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Gareth Baber appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his plans heading into the preparations for the upcoming tournaments ...
23 days ago

TOP