The National Federation Party is once again calling on the government to lift the travel ban on all individuals including former Fiji citizens who have been barred from entering Fiji.
This is following the government's announcement that any journalist would be free to visit the country and report without restriction.
NFP President Tupou Draunidalo says the Prime Minister now needs to remove the so-called black-list that is with the Immigration Department that prevents former and current Fiji Citizens from returning to Fiji.
Draunidalo has again highlighted the names of academics Professor Brij Lal and his wife, Dr Padma Lal who have been placed on this list.
She says people on the immigration blacklist have their families, friends, cultural roots and identity here in Fiji and have the best foundation to contribute to Fiji’s social and economic progress.
The Immigration Department had earlier said that these individuals can reapply to be allowed into Fiji.
The Immigration Department had also said that the decision to expel Professor Lal and Doctor Lal was made after a directive from the Prime Minister’s Office to look into Professor Brij Lal’s case.
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