According to the now-abrogated Chapter 9 of the Fijian 1997 Constitution, there must be a minimum of 10 puisne judges, who are appointed by the President on the nomination of the Judicial Service Commission, who must first consult the appropriate Cabinet Minister and the committee of the House of Representatives responsible for the administration of justice.
This is in recognition that as a developing country, the government may deem it in the national interest to look abroad for judges with expertise in various aspects of the law.
Qualifications: A puisne judge must be a qualified barrister or solicitor with at least seven years of experience in Fiji or another country prescribed by law.
Alternatively, they can be someone who holds or has held a high judicial position in Fiji or another country prescribed by Parliament.
For the most current and detailed information, it is recommended to refer to official documents and sources from the judiciary of Fiji.