Court Dismisses Bainimarama’s Pension Lawsuit Against Government

High Court dismisses Bainimarama’s pension case

The High Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama against the government. Judge Justice Daniel Goundar, while giving his judgement, stated that according to section 11 of the parliamentary renumeration act of 2014 expressly provides that salary and allowances once varied by determination remain effective until parliament makes a new […]

Court dismisses Bainimarama’s pension lawsuit against Government

The High Court in Suva has dismissed former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s legal action against the Fiji Government over claims of unpaid pension and gratuity. The ruling was delivered by Justice Daniel Goundar this morning, effectively ending the civil case in which Mr Bainimarama alleged that the Government had failed to pay him his correct retirement entitlements. Mr Bainimarama had taken legal action against the State and named the Atto…