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New Corrections Commissioner to be appointed soon

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

July 18, 2026 8:03 am

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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a decision has been made on the appointment of a new Commissioner for Corrections.

Rabuka says the Constitutional Offices Commission is expected to make an announcement soon.

Auta Moceisuva is currently serving as the Acting Commissioner.

He was appointed by the President in December last year.

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