18 Jun 2019

Fiji Budget debate suspended due to water cuts

5:32 pm on 18 June 2019

Fiji's National Budget debate in Parliament has been suspended due to water cuts.

The front of Fiji's parliament buildings in Suva.

The front of Fiji's parliament buildings in Suva. Photo: RNZ / Jamie Tahana

The Fiji Times reported the Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau informed the house he had to suspend today's afternoon session after he had been told there is no water.

MPs are expected to return once the water supply has normalised.