58-year-old Catholic priest, Fabiano Naduva Dakai appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court today for allegedly conducting a church service/mass in Ovalau on Sunday which resulted in the gathering of more than 20 people.
Father Dakai is charged with one count of disobedience of lawful order.
He was released on bail and ordered not to re-offend.
The matter will be called again on the 9th of next month for plea.
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has already made it clear that there is a ban on gatherings of 20 or more people.
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