Suva Magistrate to rule in the sentencing matter of Freesoul today

Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau will deliver a ruling today on whether the sentencing of Freesoul Limited will be transferred to the High Court or not.

Freesoul were found guilty of two counts of undertaking unauthorized developments in April this year.

They were acquitted of one count of failure to comply with a Prohibition Notice.

The charges against Freesoul relate to the failure to comply with a Prohibition Notice issued by the Department of Environment in June 2018 and carrying out of resort development activity in Malolo without an approved Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Meanwhile, Ratu Jonah Joseva and Woody Jack have sought $1.2 million in compensation from Freesoul.

Ratu Jonah and Jack lease the adjoining property.

This matter will be called in the High Court on Friday.