The Public Service Commission (PSC) has retracted the nomination of Pita Wise for the role of Head of Mission in Japan. PSC chairperson Luke Rokovada announced the decision last night, stating it was at the discretion of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Mr. Wise had previously resigned from his position as permanent secretary on September 25, citing personal reasons. Prime Minister Rabuka confirmed that his office received a sexual harassment allegation against Wise, which has been referred to the PSC.
Wise was expected to take over from Filimone Waqabaca, who has been selected to lead the Fiji Development Bank. Last week, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre and the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement urged the Coalition Government and Prime Minister Rabuka to withdraw Wise’s nomination for the position of Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan.
Wise had been serving as permanent secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister since January and has held similar positions in previous administrations.
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