Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management

01/11/2026

30/10/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑

Staff members of the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management gathered in numbers in Nasinu today to bid final farewell to the late 𝐌𝐫. 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐢, a valued member of the Ministry’s Transport Unit.

The solemn occasion brought together Ministry staff, family members, the vanua, friends and loved ones to honour Mr. Koroi’s life, reflect on his years of dedicated service, and celebrate the lasting memories he leaves behind.

Delivering the eulogy on behalf of the Ministry, Acting Deputy Secretary Mr. Josefa Navuku, paid tribute to Mr. Koroi's invaluable contribution to the Ministry since December 2018, acknowledging his dedication, dependability and the important role he played in supporting the Ministry’s operations over the years.

Throughout his service, the late Mr Koroi worked across various offices and divisions, including the Central and Eastern Divisions, the Office of the Permanent Secretary, the Office of the Assistant Minister, and Headquarters. His responsibilities extended beyond transportation, as he supported officers during official engagements, field visits and journeys to rural and maritime communities, helping ensure the delivery of government services to the people.

Mr. Navuku remembered Mr Koroi as a dependable and resourceful colleague who took pride in his work, thought ahead, and was always willing to share practical suggestions to make daily operations easier. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he was fondly remembered for his good humour, colourful stories and the friendships he built with colleagues throughout his years of service.

On behalf of the Ministry’s senior management and staff, Mr. Navuku expressed the Ministry's acknowledgement to Mr Koroi's family for the sacrifices made throughout his years of public service, recognising that behind every dedicated public servant was a family whose love, patience and support made that service possible.

As the Ministry farewells Mr Koroi, his legacy of service, friendship, practical wisdom and dedication will remain in the hearts of his colleagues.

𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐮, 𝐈𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝑴𝒐𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒂 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕!

29/10/2026

The Honourable Prime Minister was briefed this week by the Provincial Administrators for Kadavu and Lomaiviti on development progress, key community issues, and challenges affecting their respective provinces ahead of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s participation in the public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill 32 of 2026.

The briefing provided an opportunity to highlight development priorities, discuss challenges faced by communities, and bring important provincial matters to the attention of Government.

These engagements are vital in ensuring that the concerns and needs of rural and maritime communities are communicated to national leadership, supporting informed discussions and more responsive decision-making.

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

23/10/2026

NEW ROAD DEVELOPMENT IN UDU 📍

Works have begun on the Duavata - Nukusa Access Road (Phase 1) in the district of Udu in Macuata, marking an important step towards improving road connectivity and creating greater economic opportunities for the communities in the area.

Funded under the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management’s Rural Outer Island (ROI) Development Programme, the project covers a total distance of 8 kilometres, with a total cost of $740,000. It will benefit five villages with a combined population of more than 500 people, including students and teachers accessing one secondary school and one primary school in the district.

Once completed, the road is expected to significantly improve accessibility for local fishing groups, enabling fishermen to transport and sell their fish more easily. Yaqona farmers and farming groups will also benefit from improved access to markets for their produce. In addition, better road access will support forestry and logging operations within the district.

Beyond improving transportation, this project is expected to strengthen livelihoods, support local economic activities and enhance access to essential services for communities in the district of Udu.

20/10/2026