Ministry of Strategic Planning National Development and Statistics

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

𝗠𝗦𝗣𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗡𝗨 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics (MSPNDS) and Fiji National University (FNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen skills development, research collaboration, and evidence-based planning in support of Fiji’s national development priorities. The MoU provides opportunities for FNU students, particularly those studying Economics and related disciplines, within the Ministry and relevant areas of its operations, including the Fiji Bureau of Statistics.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Permanent Secretary Mr. Peni Sikivou highlighted the importance of equipping young people with practical experience, technical skills, and professional capabilities to contribute to Fiji’s development. He noted that the partnership also provides a framework for capacity building, joint policy research, data and statistical cooperation, and knowledge exchange, supporting the objectives of Fiji’s National Development Plan 2025–2029 and Vision 2050.

MSPNDS looks forward to working with FNU to create meaningful opportunities for students and strengthen human capital and institutional capacity in support of Fiji’s national development.

11/09/2026

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.