The Rabi Island Council has been dissolved for allegedly not meeting targets set by the government.

This was confirmed to FBC NEWS by Salimoni Karusi of the Prime Minister’s Office

Karusi says the government and the council had an agreement for some works to be carried out but this has not been done.

Karia Christopher has been appointed the interim administrator of the council.
According to Karusi, the government has worked hard to develop projects on the island and everything will go to waste if the council members are not active.

Karusi says this is why they council and appointed an Interim Administrator.
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama is the Minister Responsible for the Rabi Island Council.

The former president of the council, Dr Paula Vanualailai could not be reached for a comment.