Aiyaz Khaiyum: "The Business Committee had decided yesterday that
all parliamentarians need to have a neutral background."
Fijileaks: By defying the Business Committee resolution, Prasad wasted precious Parliamentary Sitting time with his childish tantrums. He is
not above reproach just because he is NFP leader. He must abide by the agreed rules. Political point scoring will not win him brownie points
Fijileaks to Aiyaz Khaiyum: Who brought the Indian Virus to Fiji? Fijians of all races want to hear about rice and dhal issues, not Municipal Council Reports from 2013. When will we have council elections?
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Fiji Labour Party: Fiddling in Parliament
"We are surprised that the Opposition should sit there and play along!"
Fiji Labour Party has slammed the proceedings in the virtual sitting of Parliament today as inconsequential and totally irrelevant to the crisis facing the nation and her people.
“To be spending time on the 2013 audit reports on municipal councils in the midst of the crippling economic and social impact of the Covid pandemic is absolutely absurd,” says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.
People were expecting to be updated about the crisis and the steps government is intending to take to alleviate their suffering and reverse the onslaught of the pandemic.
But they were left bewildered by what actually transpired in parliament – discussing reports dating back some 6-7 years.
For the last several weeks calls have been made on government by civil society groups and opposition political parties for it to outline strategies for dealing with the worsening crisis.
Businesses have been closed for weeks in the major containment areas, thousands of workers are sitting at home without pay leaving families wondering where the next meal will come from.
“They want to know from government what plans it has to distribute much needed food rations on a continuing basis to ensure that no family goes hungry.
“With Covid cases rising fast, we are likely to be in this for the long haul. Businesses are winding down or simply closing down, adding to the thousands already unemployed. They want to know how government intends to help keep them afloat. Interest rates on bank loans are still unreasonably high.
Cane farmers are facing serious uncertainties regarding the 2021 harvesting season in terms of forecast price, minimum guaranteed price, availability of cane cutters etc.
“These are the real issues confronting the nation and its people. It’s a nightmare for all affected. There is a real danger of an economic collapse.
These are matters that should be occupying the time of Parliament. Not outdated reports that are totally irrelevant,” said Mr Chaudhry.
We are surprised that the Opposition should sit there and play along!
"We are surprised that the Opposition should sit there and play along!"
Fiji Labour Party has slammed the proceedings in the virtual sitting of Parliament today as inconsequential and totally irrelevant to the crisis facing the nation and her people.
“To be spending time on the 2013 audit reports on municipal councils in the midst of the crippling economic and social impact of the Covid pandemic is absolutely absurd,” says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.
People were expecting to be updated about the crisis and the steps government is intending to take to alleviate their suffering and reverse the onslaught of the pandemic.
But they were left bewildered by what actually transpired in parliament – discussing reports dating back some 6-7 years.
For the last several weeks calls have been made on government by civil society groups and opposition political parties for it to outline strategies for dealing with the worsening crisis.
Businesses have been closed for weeks in the major containment areas, thousands of workers are sitting at home without pay leaving families wondering where the next meal will come from.
“They want to know from government what plans it has to distribute much needed food rations on a continuing basis to ensure that no family goes hungry.
“With Covid cases rising fast, we are likely to be in this for the long haul. Businesses are winding down or simply closing down, adding to the thousands already unemployed. They want to know how government intends to help keep them afloat. Interest rates on bank loans are still unreasonably high.
Cane farmers are facing serious uncertainties regarding the 2021 harvesting season in terms of forecast price, minimum guaranteed price, availability of cane cutters etc.
“These are the real issues confronting the nation and its people. It’s a nightmare for all affected. There is a real danger of an economic collapse.
These are matters that should be occupying the time of Parliament. Not outdated reports that are totally irrelevant,” said Mr Chaudhry.
We are surprised that the Opposition should sit there and play along!
