Head of Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment at the University of the South Pacific (USP), Dr Angela Jokhan has been appointed Fiji’s Permanent Secretary Education.
She is one of three permanent secretaries whose appointments the local Public Service Commission confirmed today.
Dr Angela is joined by Dr James Fong (pictured far left) whose been confirmed as PS for Health and Medical Services and Rovereto Nayacalevu (pictured far right) as PS Youth and Sports. Dr Angela takes up the post on 8 November 2020. Dr James’ is effective immediately, having held the post on an acting capacity since June this year after Bernadette Welch retired. Former professional athlete Nayacalevu starts in his new role from January 2021.
Dr Angela replaces Alison Burchell who had resigned in January this year whilst Nayacalevu replaces Maritino Nemani who joined USP mid-July this year.
