PM reassigns Assistant Ministers in portfolio realignment

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassigned the portfolios of two assistant ministers in a move aimed at strengthening coordination and service delivery across key sectors.

Under the changes, Sakiusa Tubuna, who previously served as Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, has been appointed Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry.

At the same time, Shalen Kumar will take up responsibilities in the Office of the Prime Minister as Assistant Minister.

In a statement, Government said the portfolio realignment was designed to enhance collaboration, social cohesion and the delivery of services to communities around the country.

The statement said the changes reflected the Government's commitment to ensuring leadership appointments remained responsive to evolving national priorities while improving coordination across key areas of governance.

The reshuffle takes immediate effect.