A performance record of 300 judgments delivered in the West New Britain Province in 12 months has seen the Judicial and Legal Service Commission reappoint acting judge Nicholas Miviri for another term.
He took his oath before Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae today at the Government House in the presence of Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia.
Acting Judge Nicholas Miviri was reappointed for a further 12-month term on 12 February, 2018, by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
Chief Justice Sir Salamo said in the short time Miviri has been acting judge, he delivered a very good performance record of 300 judgments which was recognised by the Commission.
He will be reassigned to the West New Britain Province.
Miviri has had over 29 years’ practice as a lawyer, having served in the Public Prosecutor’s office for 25 years.
He was the Director Legal Services of the Royal PNG Constabulary when he was appointed on Jan 20, 2017, by chairman of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
Miviri is from Moveave village, Malalaua District, Gulf Province.