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REPUBLIC OF NAURU

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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No. 158 26th August, 2016 Nauru

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G. N. No. 691 / 2016

PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 2016

SECTION 11

CREATION OF A NEW OFFICE

PURSUANT TO the powers in that vested in me, under Section 11, subsection (11A) clause 1 (a) of the

Public Service Act 2016, I, HON. BARON DIVAVESI WAQA, M.P, President and Minister

responsible for the Public Service, DO HEREBY, with effect from 4th May 2016, create the following

new office:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DESIGNATION OF AN OFFICE

Nauru Language Commission

DATED this 10th day of August, 2016.

BARON DIVAVESI WAQA

PRESIDENT AND MINISTER

RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

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G.N. No. 692 / 2016


SECTION 16

CREATION OF NEW POSITIONS

PURSUANT TO the powers in that vested in me, under Section 16, subsection (1) clause (a) of the Public

Service Act 2016, I, HON. BARON DIVAVESI WAQA, M.P, President and Minister responsible for

the Public Service, DO HEREBY, with effect from 4th May, 2016 create the following new positions: -

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(Nauru Language Commission)

Name of Position No. of

Position

Salary band Salary range

Per annum

Director 1 Band 13 $15,363-$19,203 pa

Administration Officer 1 Band 6 $8,078-$10,097 pa

Project and Research Officer 1 Band 7.3 $9,244-$11,555 pa

Language Translator 1 Band 6.5 $8,078-$10,097 pa

Finance Officer 1 Band 7 $9,244-$11,555 pa

Dated this 23rd day of August, 2016.

BARON DIVAVESI WAQA


RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

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G.N. No. 693 / 2016

LIQUOR ACT 1967

PART II- ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 12(2)

LIQUOR LICENSING INSPECTORS

Pursuant to section 12(2) of the Liquor Act, I, HON. BARON DIVAVESI WAQA, M.P., President of

the Republic of Nauru do hereby appoint the following persons as Liquor Licensing Inspectors: -

Inspector Brown Capelle (Team Leader)

Sergeant Dan Botelanga

Sergeant Iyo Adam

Sergeant Kazz Olsson

Sergeant Priscilla Dake

Senior Constable Bryvennia Dageago

The appointments of the Liquor Licensing Inspectors are to take effect immediately.

Given under my hand this 24th day of August, 2016.

BARON DIVAVESI WAQA M.P.

PRESIDENT

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G.N. No. 694 / 2016


SECTION 19

RECLASSIFICATION OF CREATION, ABOLITION

AND ALTERATION OF DESIGNATION

PURSUANT TO the powers in that behalf vested in me, under Section 19 subsection (1) clause a & b of

the Public Service Act 2016, I, HON. BARON DIVAVESI WAQA, M.P, President and Minister

responsible for the Public Service, DO HEREBY, with effect from 15th January, 2016 alter the

designation of the following positions: -

RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

Current Designation Reclassified Designation No. of Position

Project Officer – Administration

Band 8a - $9,802 per annum

Project Officer – Administration


1

Assistant Project Officer


Project Officer – Community


1

DATED this 23rd day of August, 2016.

BARON DIVAVESI WAQA


RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE _________________________________________________________________________________

G.N. No. 695 / 2016

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ACT 1973

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (ADMISSION) RULES 1973

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the following legal practitioner from Fiji has lodged a Petition seeking

admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Nauru.

Alivate Qetaki

Any person knowing any reason why the petition should not be granted may within 14 days of the dated

of this notice lodge with the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Yaren a written statement of the grounds

of his objection.


FILIMONE JITOKO

REGISTRAR

SUPREME COURT OF NAURU

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G.N. No. 696 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR RONPHOS

It is notified for general information that Cabinet at its meeting held on Wednesday 24th August 2016

has approved to appoint Mr. Chelser Buraman to act as Chief Executive Officer of RonPhos effective on

the 12th of September, 2016 until the return of the substantive Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jim Gearing

on the 26th September, 2016.


SASIKUMAR PARAVANOOR

SECRETARY TO CABINET

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G.N. No. 697 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY

AND ACTING SECRETARY FOR CORPORATE SERVICES

It is notified for general information that on 18th August, 2016 Cabinet, pursuant to Article 68, clause (3)

of the Constitution of Nauru has approved the appointment of:

a) Mr. Sasikumar Paravanoor, Secretary to Cabinet to act as Chief Secretary from 21st – 24th

August 2016, until the return of the Substantive Chief Secretary, Mr. Bernard Grundler.

b) Mr. Marcus Aremwa, Manager of Salaries, Entitlements & Benefit to act as Secretary for

Corporate Services effective from 21st – 26th August, 2016; and


PETA GADABU

ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY

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G.N. No. 698 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE

AND BORDER CONTROL

It is notified for general information that on 18th August 2016, Cabinet, pursuant to Article 68, clause (3)

of the Constitution of Nauru has approved the appointment of Mr. Jay Udit, Solicitor General to act as

Secretary for Justice & Border Control effective from 21st – 31st August, 2016; until the return of

substantive Secretary for Justice & Border Control, Mr. Graham Leung.


PETA GADABU


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G.N. No. 699 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SECRETARY FOR HEALTH

AND MEDICAL SERVICES


of the Constitution of Nauru; Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ms. Lee Pearce to act as

Secretary for Health and Medical Services effective from 19th – 28th August, 2016.


PETA GADABU


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G.N. No. 700 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SECRETARY FOR SPORT


of the Constitution of Nauru has approved the appointment of:

a) Mr. Roy Harris, to act as Secretary for Sports effective from 19th – 26th August, 2016 and;

b) Mr. Sasikumar Paravanoor to act as Secretary for Sport from 26th – 28th August, 2016; until

the return of the substantive Secretary for Sports, Mr. Rayong Itsimaera.


PETA GADABU


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G.N. No. 701 / 2016

RECONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD OF

NAURU SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INC. (NSDI)


has approved the following:

1. To revoke the Chairman and Directors of Nauru Sports Development Inc.

1. Mr. Rayong Itsimaera - Chairman - Government

2. Mr. Martin Hunt - Director - Government

3. Mr. Jason Wharton - Director - Private setor

4. Mrs. Belita Adam - Director - Private sector

5. Mr. Dominic Cain - Director - Nauru Olympics Committee

6. Mr. Alvin Harris - Director –Nauru Olympics Committee

2. Appoint and re-appoint the following persons as Chairman and Directors of the Nauru Sports

Development Inc.

1. Mr. Rayong Itsimaera - Chairman - Government

2. Mr. Andy Cain - Director - Government

3. Mr. Roy Harris - Director - Private Sector

4. Mrs. Belita Adam - Director – Private Sector

5. Mr. Dominic Cain - Director – Nauru Olympics Committee

6. Mr. Marcus Stephen - Director – Nauru Olympics Committee

7. Ms. Ophelia Caleb - Secretary to Board for NSDI

DATED this 24th day of August 2016.


SECRETARY TO CABINET _____________________________________________________________________________________

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G.N. No. 702 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF WORKING GROUP

INDUSTRY – NAURU MARBLES, TILES, DOLOMITE & AGGREGATE


has approved the following appointments of the members of the Industry – Nauru Marbles, Tiles,

Dolomite & Aggregate Working Group:

1. Chairman – Hon. Aaron Cook, M.P. – Minister for RonPhos, Nauru Rehabilitation and Utilities

2. Member – Martin Hunt - Secretary for Finance

3. Member – Peter Jacob - Chief of Staff and Director of Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation

4. Member – Sasikumar Paravanoor - Secretary to Cabinet

5. Member – Mavis Depaune - Acting Secretary for Commerce Industry Environment (CIE)

6. Member – John Petersen - Financial Advisor

7. Member – Peter Crowley - Economic Consultant

8. Member – Henry Cocker - Deputy Secretary – Planning Aid Development (PAD)

9. Member – Anton Jimwereiy - Special Project Officer

10. Member – Clarissa Jeremiah - Chairperson and Acting Chief Executive officer for Nauru

Rehabilitation Corporation (NRC)

11. Member – Chelser Buraman - Engineering Manager – RonPhos Corporation

The working committee will be engaged for a 6-month period from the date of approval by Cabinet.



SECRETARY TO CABINET

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G.N. No. 703 / 2016

APPOINTMENT OF FATHER TAMATI SEFO, MSC EMPOWERED

TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES FOR AND ON

BEHALF OF THE NAURU CATHOLIC CHURCHES

It is notified for general information that Cabinet at its meeting on Thursday, 18th August 2016 being

satisfied that the provision of Section 20 of the Births, Deaths & Marriages Act 1957, recognizes Father

Tamati Sefo MSC as a Minister empowered to solemnize marriages and other religious ceremonies for

and on behalf of the Parish Catholic Church in Nauru effective on Friday 19th August, 2016 until the

return of Father Saimon Kokoria MSC.

Given under my hand this 18th day of August, 2016.

MARILYN T. DEIRERAGEA

ACTING REGISTRAR OF

BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES

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G.N. No. 704 /2016

FISHERIES ACT 1997

NOTICE

I Hon. Valdon Dowiyogo, M.P, Minister of Fisheries, under section 13 of the Fisheries Act 1997

appoint the following person as observer:

1. Mr. Ignatius Capelle

to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an observer under the Fisheries Act 1997. The

appointment shall take effect on 17th August, 2016 and ceases on 2400hrs on 30th June, 2017.

HON. VALDON DOWIYOGO

MINISTER FOR FISHERIES

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G.N. No. 705 / 2016


SECTION 16 (5)

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

It is notified for general information that the following officer’s appointment is hereby confirmed with

effective from 15th January, 2016;

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

(Secretariat)

NAME POSITION SALARY RANGE

(per annum)

Shani Kakiouea Project Officer – Administration Band 8a – 8.5a

$10,586 pa - $13,232 pa




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G.N. No. 706 / 2016

PUBLIC SERICE ACT 2016

SECTION 24, 26 & 27

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ON PROBATION

It is to notified for general information that the following appointments shall be on probation.

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

(Fire & Rescue Services)

NAME POSITIONS & SALARY

BAND (Per Annum)

EFFECTIVE DATE

Mel Halstead Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Reed Dageago Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Ricky Joram Firefighters

Band 5 -$7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Kazaam DJ Grundler Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Marcus Paul Detenamo Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Arlee Temaki Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Kidd Dageago Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Iron-Ayke Menke Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Mosako Appi Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Juluka Temaki Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

Jordan Kepae Firefighters

Band 5 - $7,063 pa

8th August 2016

DATED this 18th day of August 2016

PETA GADABU


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G.N. No. 707 / 2016


SECTION 27A, (5)

NOTICE OF TRANSFER

The transfer of the following officer is hereby notified for general information with effect from

11th August 2016: -

NAME TRANSFERRED FROM TRANSFERRED TO

JUSTICE & BORDER CONTROL HOME AFFAIRS

Alina Amwano Clerical Officer Gender Focal Officer

Band 5 - $7,063 per annum Band 6.5 $10,097 per annum




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G.N. No. 708 / 2016


SECTION 24, 26 & 27

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ON PROBATION

It is notified for general information that the following appointment shall be probation effective 15th

August 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF CHIEF SECRETARY

(Human Resource & Labour)

NAME POSITION SALARY BAND

(per annum)

Tutember Bop Clerical Officer Band 5a - $7,063-$8,829 pa

Ami-Shaye Brechtefeld Clerical Officer Band 5a - $7,063-$8,829 pa

DATED this 23rd day of August 2016



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G.N. No. 709 / 2016


RESIGNATION – SECTION 83

It is notified for general information that the following resignation has been accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE

Licha Aingimea Refugee Status Determination Officer 19th August, 2016

Band 8 - $11,522 per annum

DATED this 23rd day of August 2016



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G.N. No. 710 / 2016


VACANCY: SECTION 22

Applications are invited from persons both inside and outside the Public Service appointment, transfer

or promotion to the following position :-

DEPARTMENT OF CHIEF SECRETARY

(Human Resource & Labour Section)

JOB TITLE : Employee Relations Officer

NO. of POSITION : 1 (one)

SECTION : Employee Relations Unit

SALARY LEVEL : Band 8a: $10,568pa - $13,232pa

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employee Relation Officer is responsible to the Employee

Relations Manager. Role and responsibilities of the Disciplinary Officer is to assist Employee Relations

Manager in providing the following HR services for the NPS:

Investigate any decision or recommendation made or any act done or omitted to be done relating

to a matter of complaint against any officer(s) of the public service;


to possible breach(s) of the Public Service Act, 1998;


to a matter of complaint made by the Head of Departments, (HODs), against any officer of the

public services;

Investigate any complaints arising from officers within the public service against any other

officers;

Investigate and ensure that all matters or finding(s) must be made in aligned with the Public

Service Act, 1998;

Maintain and update history of offenders;

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G.N. No. 710 / 2016 (CONT’D)

Investigate any decision(s) or recommendation(s) made or any act done or omitted to be done on

any matters raised in liaison with the Justice Department;

Compile and furnish monthly, quarterly and yearly reports;

Interview the witnesses and offenders so as to ascertain the truth of the matter.

Ensure that all matters are brought to the attention of the Chief Secretary Director Human

Resources & Labour;

Treat all matters arising with due process and diligence, and utmost confidentiality and not to

disclose any information to a third party.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate should have completed a Higher School Leaving Certificate or should be qualified as

a paralegal, or in the absence of such qualification, should have at least undergone some legal

training(s) in a recognized and Accredited Institution of Learning or work with at least three

years’ experience in the field of legal profession.

Must be knowledgeable with the Public Service Act, 1998 and the Constitution of Nauru and

must be acquainted and familiar with the criminal laws of Nauru;

Must be fair and impartial;

Possess a high level of computer literacy with experience in MS Office application.

Possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise

tactfully and confidentially with people at all levels, negotiate positive outcomes with internal

and external customers and the ability to display empathy toward job applicants

Possess well-developed written communication skills including the ability to draft memos,

reports, and other correspondence.

Applications should be lodged in writing or electronically word processed stating name, age,

qualifications and curriculum vitae provided to the Chief Secretary or the Secretary for

Corporate Services no later than 5:00pm Friday 2nd September, 2016.

DATED this 23rd day of August, 2016



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G.N. No. 711 / 2016

ENGAGEMENT TO MARRY

NAME OF PARTIES : Martin Maeladuzu of Solomon Islands and

Cora Dabana of Yaren District.

: Emmanuel Sarea of Papua New Guinea and

Joessa Ika of Boe District.

DATE OF ENGAGEMENT : 26th August, 2016

: 26th August, 2016

HON. BARON DIVAVESI WAQA M.P.

MINISTER IN CHARGE

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