Opposition to Fiji Casino proposal

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Updated September 23, 2009 20:38:16

A proposal to introduce legal casinos in Fiji has been raised again, with the military backed interim government giving its support to the idea.
Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says casinos can become a revenue source for government to use for infrastructure projects, education and medical facilities. But some locals are sceptical of the idea, which they say will bring more harm than good.

Presenter: Kate McPherson
Speakers: Hassan Khan, CEO Fiji Council of Social Services; Dr Haruo Nakagawa, Fellow at School of Governance and Development, USP

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