PSC announces reappointment of permanent secretaries – FBC News

The Public Service Commission, with the approval of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, announced the reappointment of six permanent secretaries.

PSC Chairman Luke Rokovada said the decision to reappoint him came after extensive…

Rokovada says the Commission concluded that the six permanent secretaries were best placed to continue leading the ministries because of their in-depth knowledge of the ministries, proven track record of success and strong vision for the future.

Pita Tagicakirewa was reappointed as Permanent Secretary for Culture, Heritage and the Arts of I-Taukei.

He will hold this position until November next year.

Seema Sharma has been re-appointed as Permanent Secretary, Local Government, while Yogesh Karan has been re-appointed as Permanent Secretary, Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry.

Shaheen Ali has been re-appointed as Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications.

They will serve their function until December next year.

Susan Kiran has been reappointed as Cabinet Secretary until June 2026.

Since Monday, 2 September, she has also taken up the position of Permanent Secretary for Information.

Dr Raijeli Taga has been reappointed as Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources until her transfer to a new ministry in October 2024.

Rokovada added that all permanent secretaries are Fijian citizens, a testament to Fiji’s growing talent base and the civil service’s success in attracting and retaining highly skilled staff.