Nausori Magistrates Court hands down $2,000 fine each to 11 people for breaching the COVID-19 curfew and social gathering restrictions

The Nausori Magistrates Court has handed down $2,000 fine each to 11 people for breaching the COVID-19 curfew and social gathering restrictions under the Public Order Act, and if these 11 people are in default of 3 months then they will have to spend time in prison.

A Nakasi man has been fined $1,000 and will face time in prison if he does not pay the fine while another man has to do 2 months community work at a police station.

24-year-old Wame Niutamata, 25-year-old Kitione Rokovasa, 23-year-old Semi Qaniuci, 25-year-old Mitieli Baleiwai and 28-year-old Josaia Sukaloa who are all farmers of Kasavu have each been fined $2,000 for breaching the lawful order. The court will review if the fine is being paid on the 21st of May. If in default of 3 months, these people will spend time in prison.

K9 unit was deployed last night in the greater Suva area to ensure restrictions are followed by the public. [image: Fiji Police]

49-year-old taxi driver from Vuci Road, Salen Kumar, 27-year-old panel beater from Kuku, Suresh Chand, 50-year-old panel beater from Kuku, Michael Vikash and 50-year-old auto electrician from Naduru, Anil Chand have also been fined $2,000 each for breaching the order.

In another case 48-year-old mechanic from Waimaro, Baljeet Singh and 28-year-old farmhand from Tailevu, Sevanaia Rarokoliwa have also been fined $2000 each.

Fijivillage has also received confirmation that 26-year-old farmer of Taivou Settlement in Naitasiri, Avete Tavitavinavula has been found guilty of breaching the order and he has to do community work at Vunidawa Police Station for 60 days from 8am to 11am Monday to Friday. This will be reviewed by the court on the 21st of May.

Meanwhile on Friday, 29-year-old machine operator of Davuilevu Housing in Nakasi, Osea Nabulivou was fined $1,000 by the Nausori Magistrates Court for breaching the order. If in default of 3 months, he will have to spend time in prison. The case has been adjourned to the 7th of May for review of fine payment.