Sworn in

Mr Rupasinghe was officially sworn-in to his post as Resident Magistrate on Friday, 22 April in the presence of the Minister for Justice, Maverick Eoe and Acting Chief Justice Khan.

Mr Rupasinghe is a qualified attorney at law of Sri Lanka and Barrister of Fiji, who possesses a Bachelor of Law Degree and 15 years plus civil & criminal litigation experience at every level of local courts of law & former Magistrate of Fiji.

Mr Bainimarama's FijiFirst party will have another four years in power after last week's election.

"I, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama swear that I will be faithful and bare true allegiance for the Republic of Fiji, according to law," Mr Bainimarama said before a gathering of party members, diplomats, senior members of the military and judiciary at the presidential residence, State House.

"And I will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the constitution of the Republic of Fiji, so help me God."