Not only will justice be done, but it will be seen to be done. PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka assured Fijians of this promise during his inaugural national address on Thursday.

He was commenting on the lifting of the travel ban on Dr Padma Lal and Professor Pal Ahluwalia.

“You will have read or heard that one of my first actions in office was to make it possible for Dr Padma Lal to bring home from Australia the ashes of her distinguished late husband, Professor Brij Lal, Fiji’s most famous historian,” Mr Rabuka said.

“So now, not only will justice be done, but it will be seen to be done.

“The burden of oppression is lifted from Professor Lal’s family.

“The people and soil of Tabia await the remains of their famous son.”

He said he had also cleared the way for the return of the exiled USP vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.

“When Prof Ahluwalia returns from his exile in Samoa, the university’s leader will be where he rightfully belongs in directing the affairs of the USP at the Laucala Campus.

“I have spoken with the Minister of Finance, honourable Professor Biman Prasad, about sourcing the funds to settle our overdue payment to the USP.

“We’ll keep you updated on this important matter.”