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Permanent Secretary for Forests suspended

Akosita Talei

October 20, 2017 1:34 am

Permanent Secretary for Forests Samuela Lagataki has been suspended by the Public Service Commission.

This follows an ongoing investigation by the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption.

The suspension will take effect immediately.

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