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FTUC wants thorough investigation over alleged FFP DONORS LIST

9/11/2018

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Former FSC CEO Abdul Khan allegedly donated $200,000
PictureFelix Anthony
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Collusion and Corruption – FTUC


The FTUC is deeply concerned at the revelations of contributions to the incumbent Governing Party (FFP) by some employers and business around the country. The alleged amounts are shockingly excessive and borders on corruption. The FTUC notes that some Garment Manufacturers are amongst those that have allegedly given contributions to the Governing Party.

​These are some Manufacturers who recently claimed that they cannot afford a minimum wage of $4 and threatened to close factories causing huge unemployment yet can afford to contribute to Government’s re-election campaign by giving exorbitant amounts of money. We note also that none of the contributors have denied the allegations nor has the Governing Party. This is rather disturbing and goes against the grains of transparency, accountability and good governance.


The FTUC notes that a complaint has been lodged to the Supervisor of Elections.

(SOE) and Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), who appear to have either refused to act upon the complaint or are protecting the Governing Party and their contributors. This is very concerning. We demand a response from all involved in these allegations and authorities responsible to monitor such behavior and enforce the laws. These laws are applicable to all and not just Trade Unions or opposition political parties.We also note that the media has not reported on this matter or sought any answers again. Another demonstration of media bias and or intimidation of the media.

The FTUC is further concerned as there appears to be collusion between some businesses and governing party to keep the National Minimum Wage to extreme poverty levels. These are some businesses that deny their workers Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining. It is now becoming clearer as to why the Ministry of Labor enforcement is so weak in some areas and why the Ministry is slow to act on any reports. Workers need answers to these allegations and not silence from those supposedly involved, hoping that such behavior will be acceptable or forgotten.

The FTUC notes that Trade Unions and their officials are not allowed to participate in the political process yet some Employers are not only allowed but also contribute financially huge amounts of cash to the ruling party. This is grossly unfair. This practice of some businesses funding the ruling party and the ruling party accepting such funding undermines democracy and is grossly unfair to workers of Fiji and puts workers at immense disadvantage.

The FTUC demands answers.

Felix Anthony
National Secretary
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Fijileaks to Bainimarama's Terror Thug and 3FIR Land Force Commander Ben Naliva: We will ensure Bainimarama-Khaiyum won't reach you on
​15 November, for you to COUP if FFP loses the election. DREAM ON!!!  

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Who is Who on the alleged LIST
*The Unknown Hotel Owner, USA. Is he JAY SINGH, who bid for Momi Bay during auction of the Momi project? Singh also owns substantial property for resort development in Wailoaloa, where both Khaiyum and Bainimarama owned plots of land. He is reportedly a good buddy of Bainimarama.
*Pandey Investments. Currently NZ based hoteliers and developers (originally from Malaysia).They allegedly used Fiji Development Bank (FDB) loans for hotel project on Naisoso Island. Bob Lowres, owner of Relcorp (Fiji) allegedly did the same; he used Aiyaz Khaiyum and former FDB chairman John Prasad to obtain
$23.8miilion from FDB for Naisoso development. Re Pandey: Is it legal for non-residents to donate $500,000 to FFP?

*Shashi Singh, CDP: He is CDP director and chairman of FBC, run by Khaiyum's brother Riyaz Khaiyum.

*R C Manubhai Group: 4 Directorships of Boards; Rajesh, Dinesh, Ashok and Bhavesh Patels'. FDB Deputy Chair, FRA Chair, LTA and WAF Chair. The Group allegedly earned close to $100million Cyclone and Flood assistance via Mpaisa from FFP government. Pandey Group in joint venture, Peppers hotel in Naisoso, with Patels'
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*Foretech Construction:
Directors, Umendra Kumar and Praveen Prakash. Foretech renovated Aiyaz Khaiyum's Vunakece Rd residence in 2014. All major Government and Statutory bodies construction contracts, including FijiAirways new building at Namaka, Nadi. 


*Dekesh Patel: Son of Vinod Patel, former NFP treasurer and MP), based in Sydney. Chairman of EFL (FEA). Allegedly earned more than $100million from Cyclone Winston, Flood, and Farm Mpaisa based assistance to victims. 

*C J Patel Group: Well-known, own Fiji Sun

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MORE TO COME BEFORE POLL


Sanjay Kaba: FFP chief fund-raiser and also member of Constitutional Commission, FRA, member, FNPF Board member; Partner, HKJacobs, etc, etc, etc. Allegedly decides on awarding of contracts, engineers, architects, etc to donors. Conflict of Interest. His uncle Jay Lal, FFP Nadi fundraiser Ajay Rangia's wife, both members of the Fiji Electoral Commission.

*United Apparel:
Owned by Ramesh Solanki, based overseas. Mahesh Patel, general manager operations. Largest garment factory in Nadawa, Nasinu.

*Janty Kanavan: 
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Kanavan papers, Bondwell Computers. Special legislation in Khaiyum's Budget to protect Janty Kanavan's CD's with increased duty on importers.

*Satish Patel: FFP fundraiser. Service engineer - Edison Consulting (operates from HLKJacobs office, Vanua House. Major services engineer with FNPF and Government contracts.

*Wella Pillay:  Geckos Trucking, Mobil Fiji cartage of fuel, sea barges, construction and equipment hire ltd, water cartage contracts to islands, Fiji Pine Bua contract logging and cartage to Lautoka, Directorship, FDB

*Kartika Construction: Awarded FNU Labasa contract, $40m.

​*Shailesh Patel: IT professional based in Australia. Operates from HLKJacobs and FFP Office.

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Bainimarama praying with Speight

FRANK BAINIMARAMA: "I had abrogated the 1997 Constitution because I was satisfied that people engaged in the events of May 19 [the 2000 George Speight coup] were of the perception that the document [1997 Constitution of Fiji] had watered down the interests of indigenous Fijians. Whether or not those perceptions accorded with reality was not MY principal consideration. The perceptions were genuinely held by largely unsophisticated Fijians, not equipped to adequately comprehend the niceties and
technicalities of the Constitution.”
 -
The then RFMF Commander Frank Bainimarama in his  affidavit before the
Fiji Court of Appeal, February 2001; he colluded with the Great Council of Chiefs and REFUSED to reinstall the Mahendra Chaudhry Government in 2001 despite a ruling from the then Fiji Court of Appeal Judge Anthony Gates. Laisenia Qarase was put in charge of Fiji

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AS the two SNAKES debate their COUPS, Hundreds attend NFP's Manifesto launch in Labasa, and later turn up at airport to farewell Leader

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We are the party setting the agenda in this campaign. We have laid out clearly what we will do.  And because we have been in touch with people, we know what to do.
  • We will implement a $5 per hour minimum living wage
  • We will pay fair prices to our cane growers, including a minimum guaranteed price of
  • $100 per tonne of cane
  • We will make 15 food items VAT-free and reduce VAT on medicines, kerosene and
  • a range of other critical products
  • We will change the face of university education
  • We will spend $200 million a year on housing
  • We will reform our health and education systems.
And tonight one behalf of Team NFP, I proudly announce the 15 basic food items that will be made VAT free or zero-rated. You must remember that 6 basic food items plus kerosene were VAT free, until  FijiFirst in
a gross betrayal of its 2014 election promise, re-imposed 9% VAT on them.

But do not worry.  We are addressing your greatest concern, which is the exorbitantly high cost of living. 
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FINALLY, FIJIFIRST RELEASES BUDGET:
'We will continue with our previous policies' 
VAT to remain at 9%

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READ here FFP BUDGET
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