Ministry of Strategic Planning National Development and Statistics

28/08/2026

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗖𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

[Suva, Fiji]–[26.08.2026]–The Permanent Secretary for Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Mr. Peni Sikivou held a productive meeting with Mr. Ryan Johnson to discuss Fiji's development partnership with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), focusing on Fiji's ports development.

The meeting underscored Fiji's commitment to advancing the MCC compact program, which was launched following Fiji's selection by the MCC Board in August 2025 and the signing of the Compact Development Funding Agreement in February 2026. Mr. Johnson, who led MCC's initial visit to Fiji, has been instrumental in consulting with government ministries, private-sector representatives, and development partners to identify constraints to economic growth.

The meeting noted that the MCC grant fund will not finance the Rokobili Transshipment Port Development, which will be funded under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Discussions centered on the Suva and Lautoka Port rehabilitation and development projects.

The inclusion of the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport and the Solicitor-General Mr. Ropate Green in the discussions reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring that legal and infrastructure frameworks are aligned to deliver the compact's objectives efficiently and transparent

Mr. Sikivou emphasized that the MCC compact represents a significant milestone in Fiji's economic development journey, building on the country's strong record of good governance and reform momentum.

The Suva and Lautoka Ports development is expected to expand port handling capacity, improve cargo movement, increase trade efficiency, and generate significant employment opportunities

25/08/2026

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶’𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, convened the Technical Working Group Validation Workshop for the National Strategic Human Resource Plan 2027–2031 on 19 August 2026 at Ro Lalabalavu House, Suva.

The workshop marked an important step in developing a coordinated and fit-for-purpose human resource development framework aligned with Fiji’s National Development Plan 2025–2029 and the long-term aspirations of Vision 2050. Discussions focused on key workforce and labour market priorities, including aligning skills with employment opportunities, addressing skills shortages, increasing workforce participation, improving labour productivity, and strengthening labour market intelligence to anticipate future workforce needs.

The workshop brought together representatives from the public sector, private sectors, academic institutions and other key stakeholders, reflecting the Government’s commitment to an inclusive and consultative approach to human resource development.

The Ministry will continue to advance the finalization of the Plan through further consultations, technical refinement and stakeholder engagement over the coming months.

25/08/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics invites applications from qualified Fijian citizens for several permanent positions within our team.

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24/08/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘂

Following the wastewater incident near Denarau, the Permanent Secretary and Ministry officials, who were in the Western Division at the time, promptly coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works and Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), who responded immediately.

Government acknowledges the WAF team for swiftly undertaking remedial works overnight, and thanks the public for raising their concerns and for their patience and understanding while the matter was addressed.

20/08/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

As part of the Transformational Investment Taskforce, convened and chaired by the PS for Strategic Planning, National Development & Statistics and PS for the Office of the Prime Minister, the Projects Team visited the Navakai and Natabua Wastewater Treatment Plants in Nadi and Lautoka

The team received briefings on the ageing infrastructure, capacity constraints and key bottlenecks affecting development in the area. The visit provided valuable insights to inform practical investment solutions and support infrastructure that can keep pace with Fiji’s growing development needs.

20/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

The Permanent Secretary for Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics met with the CEO and Executive Team of the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) during his engagements in west.

The discussions provided an opportunity to hear directly from FSC on the current state of the industry, key challenges, opportunities and their views on the way forward.

The Ministry will consolidate the views and inputs received into a paper with recommendations for consideration, aimed at supporting informed decisions on the future sustainability and development of the sugar industry.

19/08/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 | 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

The Permanent Secretary for Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics joined the team in the Western Division for Day 2 of stakeholder consultations.

The day included a site walkthrough to familiarize stakeholders with existing services, followed by consultations with industrial stakeholders at Beddoes Circle and residents of Fasa Avenue.

The Ministry appreciates the continued support of the Australian High Commission and AIFFP in facilitating these important engagements.

19/08/2026

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian High Commission and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in convening stakeholder consultations for the planned early works under the Old Nadi Back Road Flood Protection Project.

Day 1 focused on engagements with relevant Government of Fiji stakeholders and entities to discuss the proposed project, provide updates on the Class 2 design, and seek technical input and coordination support. These engagements are an important step towards ensuring that relevant government agencies are aligned and that key considerations are addressed as the project progresses towards implementation.

19/08/2026