Ministry of itaukei Affairs

𝐢𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 (𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐅) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲

The iTaukei Resource Owners Forum (TROF) meeting commenced yesterday, 23rd June 2026, at CATD, Nadave, and will run over for two days, concluding Today, 24th June, 2026. The Forum provides a platform for dialogue, information sharing, capacity building, and training for iTaukei resource owners, with a focus on enhancing the sustainable utilization of natural resources for business, commercial, and entrepreneurial development.

This year's Forum focused on Strengthening Provincial Holding Companies (PHCs), reflecting a deliberate effort to equip these entities with stronger institutional and commercial capacity at the provincial level. The Forum was officially opened by the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Deputy Governor, Mr. Esala Masitabua, who officiated proceedings and set the tone for the two-day programme.

Day One featured three key sessions: the acting Permanent Secretary of iTaukei Affairs, Mr. Paula Tuione presented on NDP Strategies and Priorities, linking the Forum to national development goals; Mr. Sitiveni Weleilakeba shared the Ba Provincial Holdings Company's transformation journey as a case study for other provinces; and Leadership Fiji ran a session on leadership development for PHC boards and management.

Day Two will feature sessions from ITaukei Trust Fund Board - TTFB; Fiji Development Bank (FDB) on financing pathways and lending criteria for PHCs; BAF on business support mechanisms; Digital Transformation and Innovation, focused on digital tools to boost PHC competitiveness and efficiency; and Fijian Holdings on investment opportunities.

Together, these sessions are expected to provide PHCs with a comprehensive suite of financial, advisory, and technological pathways to support their transformation journey.

S**a lesu na qele kina mataqali Nailagobokola, ena yavusa o Vunivivi e Nausori ni oti 150 na yabaki.

Na ivakasala mai na Tabacakacaka ni vuli me baleta na vuli ena siga nikua.

𝐌𝐎𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝟑

The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), the Fiji Meteorological Service, and relevant authorities, has continued to closely monitor the weather situation and its impacts across the country.

Based on the latest situation report received today, all schools in the Central Division will resume except for Naitasiri, Namosi, and Rewa schools due to ongoing flooding and unsafe access routes.

In the Western Division, all schools will resume except for Ra Education District schools which will close due to adverse weather conditions and related safety concerns.

In the Eastern Division, all schools will resume except for Lau and Kadavu Education district schools due to persistent strong winds, heavy rainfall, rough sea conditions, and transportation challenges, particularly for students who rely on boat travel.

All schools in the Northern Division and those that are not mentioned above, are to resume normal operations from tomorrow Wednesday, 17 June.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to exercise discretion in sending their children to school and prioritize the safety of their children.

School leaders are advised to continue monitoring their school operations and maintain close communication with their respective Divisional and District Education Offices.

The Ministry of Education will continue to liase with the NDRMO, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant authorities for further updates should conditions change.

The safety and well-being of students, teachers, and school communities remain the Ministry's highest priority.

For any queries please contact the Permanent Secretary for Education.

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Tukutuku mai na Tabacakacaka ni Vuli ni na sega ni vakayacori tiko ena siga nikua na vuli. Sa nuitaki ni ra na maroroi vinaka o ira na luveda, ka vaka bibi vei ira na tiko volekata na vanua luvuluvu.

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