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New Resident magistrate Irani Ganga Wakishta Arachchi was sworn-in at Government House in Suva today.
Arachchi, who is from Sri Lanka, was accompanied by her family.
She was sworn in by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Those who attended the ceremony included Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Register Ana Rokomokoti.
Late this afternoon, the Chief Registrar’s office confirmed that the Magistrate Court in Suva remains open and the magistracy is committed to maintaining this.
Arachchi’s inclusion will strengthen the commitment of the magistracy, the office said.
Her posting is yet to be determined.
