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The major objective is to Facilitate the Development and Management of Land Resources for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.

The Ministry is responsible for the effective and efficient administration, development and management of all State Land initiatives including the facilitation of the country’s mineral sector and ground water resources. The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is a key facilitator and contributor to the nations socio-economic development within Government’s vision of Building a Better Fiji for

All. It is responsible for policy formulation, monitoring and implementation of programs in the areas governing state land administration, mineral sector and Fiji’s groundwater resource. We are working towards the Critical Government Outputs of Land Register and Land Reform.

01/09/2026

𝐉𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍

𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗬𝗢 – As part of their academic journey in Japan, two officers from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, Mr. Aisea Tivakanoa, Lands Officer with the Divisional Lands Office Western (DLOW), and Ms. Amele Tamanikaitani, Valuer with the Divisional Lands Office Northern (DLON) have recently paid a courtesy visit to Fiji’s newly appointed Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Mr. Kemueli Naiqama at the Fiji Embassy in Tokyo.

Mr. Tivakanoa and Ms. Tamanikaitani are part of Fiji’s second cohort of scholarship recipients under the Human Resource Development Scholarship Project, also known as the 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗝𝗗𝗦) Project with both officers currently undertaking Master’s degree programmes in Environmental Policy and Climate Change Countermeasures in Japan over a period of two and a half years.

The courtesy visit provided an opportunity for the scholarship fellows to engage with Fiji’s diplomatic representation while receiving valuable encouragement as they advance their academic pursuits in Japan.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources extends its appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Kemueli Naiqama for the warm welcome, encouragement and continued support extended to the Ministry’s JDS scholarship fellows.

29/08/2026

INVESTING IN KNOWLEDGE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources continues to strengthen the capacity of its workforce, with two officers from the Corporate Services Division currently participating in an international seminar with the Ministry of Commerce in China on Climate Action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Developing Countries.

Mrs Mere Tuinaceva, Administrative Officer – Training Unit, and Mr Jofiliti Vakacegu, Senior Accounts Officer (Finance Section), are currently taking part in the bilateral programme, gaining exposure to international perspectives and approaches towards climate action and sustainable development.

Mrs Tuinaceva represented Fiji at the opening of the seminar, delivering the Opening Speech as participants commenced the programme.

The training provides an opportunity for participants from developing countries to engage in knowledge exchange, strengthen professional capacity and explore practical approaches to advancing sustainable development.

The Ministry recognises that investing in its officers through targeted learning and international exposure strengthens institutional capacity and supports the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities.

28/08/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈’𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

The 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (MRD), through its 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, has strengthened its technical capacity in landslide modelling and monitoring through a one-week training facilitated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Disaster Assistance Team (LDAT).

Held from 17–21 August 2026, the training brought together Geological Survey technical and scientific officers for a combination of classroom-based sessions and practical field exercises focused on modelling, geological and geospatial data collection, monitoring techniques, and equipment installation.

The programme also brought together regional and national stakeholders, including representatives from the Pacific-Community-SPC Georesources and Energy Programme, the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICT) Landslide Working Group, the Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management from Papua New Guinea, representatives from Vanuatu, as well as officials from the Fiji Meteorological Service.

The diverse participation strengthened regional technical exchange and inter-agency coordination, supporting a more coordinated approach to landslide risk management, monitoring and preparedness across Fiji and the wider Pacific.

A key component of the programme was the 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Mission Hill, Dilkusha in the Central Division. The pilot station provided MRD officers with practical experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and interpretation of modern landslide monitoring equipment and data, while serving as a demonstration site for future monitoring initiatives in Fiji.

The training forms part of the ongoing technical collaboration between Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which commenced in 2023 under the Landslide Disaster Assistance Team (LDAT) and related technical cooperation initiatives.

As Fiji remains vulnerable to landslides associated with intense rainfall, steep terrain, geological conditions, land-use changes and extreme weather events, strengthened geohazard monitoring capability remains critical to protecting lives, infrastructure and communities.

28/08/2026

𝐔𝐒𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈’𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, through the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗥𝗗), is strengthening Fiji’s in-country geological capabilities through specialised training in petrography and thin section production, facilitated by technical specialists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Held this week from 25–28 August 2026, the training brings together 15 MRD officers, representatives from the Pacific-Community-SPC Georesources and Energy Programme, and the The University of the South Pacific.

The programme combines classroom-based learning with practical laboratory sessions, providing participants with hands-on experience in geological thin section preparation, petrographic microscopy, optical mineralogy, and the identification and interpretation of rocks and minerals.

So what is Petrography? 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀.

Petrographic analysis is an important component of geological investigations, supporting geological mapping, mineral exploration, resource assessment, research and geotechnical work. Through the preparation and examination of thin sections, geologists can study the mineral composition, texture and characteristics of rocks at microscopic level, providing valuable information for geological interpretation.

Participants are undertaking the complete thin section production process, including sample cutting, billet preparation, polishing, mounting, grinding, cover slip application and petrographic analysis, while also gaining knowledge on the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

The programme further demonstrates the value of collaboration between Government, regional organisations and academic institutions. The participation of SPC and USP strengthens technical knowledge-sharing and provides an opportunity to build professional capacity within Fiji and the wider Pacific region.

27/08/2026

𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍🔬

Today, technical and scientific officers from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources are undertaking specialised training with certified geologists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Suva.

Meet the Geological Survey officers behind the work and hear their perspectives as they share what the training involves, the knowledge being gained, and how it is strengthening Fiji’s geological expertise and technical capacity.

27/08/2026

This week, technical and scientific officers from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources are undertaking a specialised technical training with geologists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) U.S. Embassy Suva strengthening knowledge, skills and technical capacity within the Ministry’s 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 mandate.

With more than 20 years of service with the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, Technical Assistant (Mapping) Mr. Temo Sorovaki shares his perspective on the value of this collaborative training and the importance of continuous capacity building for Fiji’s geological professionals.

From fostering knowledge sharing and technical demonstrations, press play and hear from Mr Sorovaki as he provides an insight into the following geological training ▶️🎙️

26/08/2026

📍 𝗩𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮

This afternoon, staff and executive management of the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources came together for the Festival of Praise Programme held as part of the 2026 Methodist Church In Fiji and Rotuma Annual Conference.

The holy programme brought together voices from across various divisions within the Ministry in an evening of fellowship with staff proudly contributing to the occasion through two distinct choir performances.

🎼 Choir Conductor: Senior Technical Officer (Community), Mr. Noa Tuiloma

25/08/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄

The FIJI MUSLIM LEAGUE marked its centenary with the National Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebration in Ba yesterday, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, and reflecting on a century of service to the people of Fiji.

Chief Guest and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo, acknowledged the Fiji Muslim League’s longstanding contribution to education, social welfare, entrepreneurship and community development, noting the important role played by the Muslim community in Fiji’s economic and social progress.

The Minister highlighted the League’s investment in education over the past 100 years, which has contributed to the development of generations of teachers, professionals, business people, civil servants and other Fijians who continue to serve the nation.

Hon. Vosarogo also emphasised the importance of recognising the contribution of every community to Fiji’s national identity, noting that the country’s strength lies in its diversity and the ability of its people to live, work and progress together.

“Fiji is not a melting pot that erases identity; Fiji is a beautiful mosaic that gains its value from every distinct piece,” the Hon. Minister said.

He encouraged young Fijians to value education, respect their families and elders, take pride in their faith and culture, and recognise their responsibility to contribute towards Fiji’s future.

24/08/2026

“𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶,”

A message of character and national responsibility — that was among the key messages delivered by the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo, to young members of the Fiji Muslim community during the 100th Anniversary celebrations of the Fiji Muslim League and the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) today at the 4R Stadium in Ba.

Placing emphasis on the role of today’s youth in shaping the Fiji of tomorrow. 🇫🇯✔️

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