The former school manager of Saint Mary’s Primary School appeared in the Labasa Magistrates Court this morning

Thomas Hewson has been charged by FICAC with a count of obtaining a financial advantage.

It is alleged that between January 2014 and January 2015, Hewson engaged in several conducts and as a result obtained financial advantage of $45,448.90 which he knew or believed that he was not eligible to receive.

Hewson has been released on bail and the matter has been adjourned to the 6th of next month.