New appointments - Trade Standards and Consumer Council

19/04/2010

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has appointed members to the Trade Standards Advisory Council for a period of one year commencing from 22nd March 2010.

The appointment was made under Section 9 sub-section (1) of the Trade Standards and Quality Control Decree 1992. The appointees are:
  • Mr Abhay Nand - chairperson;
  • Mrs Premila Kumar - member;
  • Mr Brett Newcombe - member;
  • Mr Pratap Singh - member; and
  • Mr Permal Deo - member.
The Attorney-General has also appointed members to the Consumer Council of Fiji Board. The appointments were made under Section 4 sub-section (1) of the Consumer Council of Fiji Act. The appointees will serve for a period of one year with effect from 1st February 2010 to 31st January 2011. They are as follows:
  • Mr Narendra Padarath - chairperson;
  • Mrs Ilisapeci Bole - member;
  • Dr Salesi Savou - member; and
  • Mr Raman Dahia - member.