The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the Ministry of Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations that the complete report on the Ferris wheel accident cannot be released to the media due to the ongoing trial. This information was shared by Minister Responsible for Employment Agni Deo Singh during a parliamentary session last Friday.
Singh explained that the Ministry submitted its findings to the ODPP for review. He noted that the ODPP is still awaiting the conclusion of the police investigation and the subsequent recommendations from law enforcement.
The Minister confirmed that investigations are still active, with Ministry staff being interviewed last week. “The Fiji Police Force has been carrying out its investigation as well,” he indicated.
He stated that the Ministry, through the National Occupational Health and Safety Service, had completed a comprehensive investigation into the Ferris wheel accident that took place last year. “The full Accident Investigation Report was compiled and submitted to the ODPP in December 2023. The Ministry identified and filed the alleged breaches contributing to the accident, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996 and its associated regulations.”
Additionally, Singh mentioned that the Ministry of Public Works conducted their investigation focused on the mechanical components and performed an engineering examination of the ride.