⁣ Suva, Fiji‍ – Former Deputy Prime Minister⁤ and Minister‍ for Trade, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise and ⁢Communication, Manoa Kamikamica, appeared in court⁢ today regarding charges ‌brought against him by the Fiji Independent commission Against Corruption (FICAC).​ The case was adjourned to⁣ allow ‌time for an application for a permanent ‌stay of proceedings​ to be heard in ​the High Court.
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Case Details and Legal Arguments

​ ​ The⁣ court heard that Kamikamica faces a ‍potential⁣ maximum prison term of seven years if convicted on the charges. His lawyer,⁢ Clarke,‍ referenced section 6 of⁤ the Bail Act in his defense. ‍ Clarke also stated that an application for a permanent ⁣stay of proceedings will be ⁣filed in the ⁢High Court within the next 12 days. As ‌of October ⁣24, 2024, FICAC had not‍ responded to a request regarding the‌ potential withdrawal of the charges.
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⁤ Clarke requested 28 days⁤ to update‍ the⁣ court on the status of the‍ High Court application, ⁢a request⁣ which was granted by ⁢the magistrate.
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Court Orders and Future‌ proceedings

⁢ ‍ Kamikamica was ⁣instructed not⁣ to re-offend and to appear at all future‌ court dates. ⁤The matter is scheduled to be called‌ again‌ on the 287th ⁤of next month. ⁤⁣ this​ date appears to be an error and requires clarification.