He is Frederick John Gilu, formerly the Director of the Policy Unit.
Gilu replaces Viran Molisa Trief, who resigned at the end of last year.
A senior officer in the State Law, Florence William was Acting Solicitor General until Gilu took office Thursday.
Vanuatu Daily Post reports Gilu’s appointment was made on the recommendation of a judicial panel. Gilu started out as a state counsel before becoming head of the Policy Unit.
