Swearing in ceremony

The nine acting judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission will serve their term as acting judges for a period of one year, commencing on 5^th July.

The acting judges are, Nerrie Pinau Eliakim, Camillus Sambua, Tracey Ganaii, Laura Wawun-Kuvi, Irene Ann Mugugia, Gerhard Linge, Michael Thoke, Getrude Tamade and Emma Wurr.

The acting judges recited the Declaration of Office, Declaration of Loyalty and Judicial Declaration before the Governor General at the Government House.

Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, officiated at Mr. Augerea's swearing in ceremony, and that of Justice David Cannings and Justice Paul Tusais at the Government house this morning. 

The Judicial and Legal Services Commission also reappointed Justice Cannings as a Judge of the National and Supreme Courts of PNG for a period of 3 years while Justice Tusais is reappointed for a term of 10 years.

Miviri’s appointment was announced on Jan 20,2017 by  Chairman of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission Ano Pala.

His term as an acting judge will be for a period of 12 months.

Miviri is from Moveave village, Malalaua District, Gulf Province. He has over 30 years practice in criminal law and administrative law. He graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Law in 1985 and was admitted to the bar in 1986.