1. After representations were made to the Prime Minister’s office, which were then followed by a discussion between the Prime Minister and the Minister for Immigration, the Minister for Immigration has withdrawn the declaration of Father Kevin Barr as a prohibited immigrant under section13(2)(g) of the Immigration Act 2003.
2. Consequentially, the removal order issued against Father Kevin Barr by the Permanent Secretary of Immigration has also been withdrawn.
3. Father Kevin Barr’s is eligible to continue staying in Fiji under the conditions of his existing work permit.