The Office of the Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of Mrs. Cherol Ala IANNA as the new Director General on Monday 25^th August 2025.

Her appointment was conferred by the Chairman of the Public Service Commission Mr. Martin Mahe, witnessed by PSC Secretary Mr. James Melteres, Deputy Secretary Mr. Stephane Bong and Principal Employment Services Mr. Bonnie David.

Mrs. Ala is a seasoned senior public sector leader with over 20 years of experience in shaping national policy, leading institutional reform, and coordinating intergovernmental at the highest levels of government.

She previously served as Director General in the Prime Minister’s Office of Vanuatu from November 2022 to March 2025. Prior to this, Mrs. Ala was the Director General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vanuatu, from 2016 to October 2022.

The Chairman Mr. Martin Raoul Mahe, congratulated Mrs. Ala on her new appointment.

“On behalf of the Public Service Commission, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Director General of the Ministry of Youth, Justice and Community Services,” said Mr. Mahe. “With your extensive experience and dedication to public service, the Commission is confident in your ability to lead this important ministry. The scope of the Ministry is vast, overseeing many citizens, especially the youth who are often marginalized. One of your key responsibilities will be to advance government policies that support youth training initiatives, such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), to better prepare them for participation in the national workforce.”

Director General Ala expressed her gratitude to the Public Service Commission and all those present at her appointment.

“I thank everyone who has supported me and the Commission for placing their trust and confidence in me to lead the Ministry of Youth, Justice and Community Services,” Mrs. Ala said.

She acknowledged the Ministry’s growth and the importance of collaboration: “The ministry has expanded significantly, and I am confident that with my experience and the collaboration of the Public Service Commission and the existing departments within the ministry, we will drive forward meaningful progress for the benefit of our country.”

Mrs. Ala also highlighted the strength of her team: “I believe in the strength of our team and their commitment to work collaboratively to achieve significant advancements within the Ministry,” she added.

Her appointment has taken place at the Office Public Service Commission in Port Vila and she has commenced her duties into the month of September 2025.