Fijivillage
3 March, 2026, 8:54 am
Central - 23°C Rain
3 March, 2026, 8:54 am Central - 23°C Rain

Acting PS for Civil Service welcomes new Solicitor General Ropate Lomavatu

Acting PS for Civil Service welcomes new Solicitor General Ropate Lomavatu

By Krishneel Nair
15/02/2023
[Photo: Fijian Government]

Acting Permanent Secretary for Civil Service Parmesh Chand has welcomed the appointment of the former magistrate as the new Solicitor General and highlighted that Ropate Green Lomavatu comes with massive experience within the judiciary.

Lomavatu paid a courtesy call to Chand yesterday.

Chand says he is personally and professionally proud of Lomavatu’s appointment as he had the opportunity of working with him when he was Chand’s Principal Legal Officer in the Ministry of Public Enterprises and Public Sector Reforms.

He says Lomavatu was thoroughly meticulous in his job, always providing Chand with top professional advice on all matters pertaining to accountability and governance of public enterprises.

Lomavatu is a former senior lawyer at the Attorney General’s Office and a former Magistrate.

Chand also says he would like to see young officers go through a career path to achieve positions of leadership.

The appointment was made following a meeting of the Judicial Services Commission.

According to section 116 (5) of the Constitution, the Solicitor General shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Services Commission following consultation by the Commission with the Attorney General.

FEATURE NEWS
Flash flood warning in force for whole of Viti Levu while flash flood alert for Vanua Levu.
A flash flood warning is in force for whole of Viti Levu while a flash flood alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu. The Nadi Weather Of...
10 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Ba villagers and businesses affected by severe flooding - Amin
Businessman and Ba Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Anil Amin confirms Ba Town has sustained damaged to infrastructure, and businesses have faced a lot ...
15 minutes ago

One lane closed on Queen's Highway at Namatakula following landslip
One lane of Queen's Highway is currently closed as a landslip has occurred at Namatakula between Navua and Sigatoka.The Fiji Roads Authority says ...
17 minutes ago

Major Nadi roads reopen while some Western areas remain flooded
Several key roads and crossings in Nadi are now clear and accessible to the public, according to the Fiji Police Force Western Command Centre.The ...
49 minutes ago

Zendaya marries Tom Holland in private wedding
Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland have tied the knot at a secret wedding ceremony, according to Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach.Speaking on the red ...
2 hours ago

Flood Warning for Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Nadi
A Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Nakauvadra River to Rakiraki Town, Naseyani ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
4 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
4 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
25 days ago

TOP