“You are putting the public’s life in danger when you operate as a non-essential business,” Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne said as he imposed heavy fines on a manager and an employee of Exotic Fiji Limited.
The duo Kevin Kumar and Josua Dolo pleaded guilty to breaching restrictions and were ordered to pay $3000 within three months’ time.
Magistrate Somaratne ordered Kumar to pay $2000 while Dolo was handed a fine of $1000.
The court heard that Dolo earned $150 a week and that both accused were first offenders.
Magistrate Somaratne said it was unfortunate that some people were not adhering to the warnings given by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
The case will be recalled on August 18, 2021.
