Barry Whiteside
RACHNA LAL
Suva
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor’s position has been made vacant following Barry Whiteside’s contract having expired on May 4.
The position was advertised in the past month and the central bank says an appointment is yet to be announced by the Constitutional Offices Commission.
A statement from the Reserve Bank of Fiji in response to questions from the Fiji Sun stated Mr Whiteside has been appointed as acting Governor.
“The President has appointed Mr Whiteside to act in the capacity of Governor until such time as a permanent appointment is made,” the central bank said.
“Meanwhile, the operations of the RBF will continue under Mr Whiteside’s leadership.”
The statement said the post of the Governor of RBF is a key position for Fiji and is listed in the Constitution.
“As such, any appointment will be made by the Constitutional Offices Commission which is chaired by the Prime Minister,” it said.
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