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FICAC was forced to admit the Healthgate documents were authentic
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Sharma, saying they are classic hearsay and inadmissible.
The prosecution is relying on these reports for its case. Clarke suggested to Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvuli that it would be better to deal with the issue now rather than later.
Assistant DPP Laisani Tabuakuro objected, stating that any voir dire issues should have been dealt with under Section 289 of the Criminal Procedure Act and raised before the hearing. Tabuakuro says this was a tactic to delay the hearing.
She says the defence had the documents for one year and should have raised the issue earlier. The Assistant DPP says all evidence is ready and wants to proceed with the hearing.
She adds that Clarke still has the opportunity and the right to object to any evidence presented by witnesses. The defence is to file its submission today, and the State will respond by tomorrow.
The hearing will begin on Wednesday.
The prosecution is relying on these reports for its case. Clarke suggested to Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvuli that it would be better to deal with the issue now rather than later.
Assistant DPP Laisani Tabuakuro objected, stating that any voir dire issues should have been dealt with under Section 289 of the Criminal Procedure Act and raised before the hearing. Tabuakuro says this was a tactic to delay the hearing.
She says the defence had the documents for one year and should have raised the issue earlier. The Assistant DPP says all evidence is ready and wants to proceed with the hearing.
She adds that Clarke still has the opportunity and the right to object to any evidence presented by witnesses. The defence is to file its submission today, and the State will respond by tomorrow.
The hearing will begin on Wednesday.
COPY, PASTE, FORGET THE SOURCE: Mai TV Runs FICAC-Waqanika-Malimali Payment Story Without Crediting Source, Fijileaks
"Mai TV sought a response from Waqanika after seeing a screenshot purporting to show Barbara Malimali seeking clarification within FICAC about the hiring of Waqanika. Both she and Malimali have come under criticism for the payments...Section 13 2A states that “For the purpose of obtaining advice and assistance in relation to the exercise of his powers and the performance of his functions under this Promulgation, the Commissioner may instruct and retain any legal practitioner.” However, a note in the screenshot being circulated states that: “Please note that budget allocation for local legal counsels and expatriates is utilised for the engagement of legal counsels for the prosecution of FICAC legal cases.” The documents sighted claim Waqanika is owed $38,500, but Waqanika says she is actually owed more."
From Fijileaks Archive, 27 February 2026
https://www.fijileaks.com/home/lavi-rokoika-fairness-good-faith-and-constitutional-transition-why-consideration-of-compensation-for-rokoika-may-be-legitimate-and-just
