The Public Service Commission, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the reappointment of six Permanent Secretaries to continue leading their respective ministries into the next phase of growth and development.
PSC Chairman, Luke Rokovada, stated that this decision follows a thorough and competitive recruitment process. The Commission determined that these six Permanent Secretaries are ideally positioned to persist in their roles due to their comprehensive understanding of their ministries, proven success, and strong vision for the future.
Mr. Pita Tagicakirewa has been reappointed as Permanent Secretary for I-Taukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage, and Arts until November 2025.
Ms. Seema Sharma will continue as the Permanent Secretary for Local Government until December 2025.
Mr. Yogesh Karan has been reappointed as the Permanent Secretary for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry until December 2025.
Mr. Shaheen Ali will serve as the Permanent Secretary for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications until December 2025.
Ms. Susan Kiran has been reappointed as Secretary to Cabinet until June 2026, and she will also take on the role of Permanent Secretary for Information effective September 2, 2024.
Dr. Raijeli Taga will remain as Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources until her reassignment to a new ministry in October 2024.
Chairman Rokovada emphasized that all reappointed Permanent Secretaries are Fijian nationals, highlighting the growing talent pool in Fiji and the Civil Service’s success in attracting and retaining high-quality professionals.