Dr. Raijeli Taga as the new Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources.
The Public Service Commission appointed Dr Taga with the agreement of the Prime Minister.
Since 2018, Dr. Taga stood out in her service as the Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, making her a natural fit for this promotion.
Dr. Taga received her Ph.D. in Mining Engineering in the Field of Environment Toxicology at the University of Queensland.
She is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and previously served on the Board of Directors of Investment Fiji.