12 February 2019

The Fiji government says it had not given any approval to a Malolo island resort developer for development of the foreshore.

The developer Freesoul has claimed its project is legitimate and it has been following due process.

...inspected the site...found considerable damage to the foreshore, mangroves and seabed.

Freesoul showed total disregard for Fiji's laws, the communities and the landowners on Malolo, Mr Sudhakar said.

...The Environment Minister Mahendra Reddy told FBC News officials and police are on Malolo to ensure no further activity is being carried out by the developer.