2/2 | Min. Pat Conroy MP stated that Australia would be quadrupling the number of Australian awards rewarded to Fijian citizens. We commend the Australian government for its support and emphasized that with this support a lack of experts in the civil aviation field would be filled.

1/2 | A pleasure to join 🇦🇺 Minister for Defence Industry, International Development & the Pacific, Pat Conroy MP touring the Fiji National University Aviation Academy, Nadi. A $100m and a five-year commitment for the Australian Pacific Partnership on aviation in Fiji was announced.

Pleased to meet the ADB President, Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa at the 57th ADB Annual Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. We discussed among others
the new 2024 - 2028 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) which will guide ADB's operations in Fiji ⁦Asian Development Bank⁩ ⁦Masatsugu Asakawa⁩

Assistant Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Alitia BAINIVALU opened our first Tourism Super Week. The 4-day program talks about strategies to minimize tourism’s env. footprint; harnessing technology for visitor experience; role of MSMEs; and opportunities in #cruisemarket

After 16 years, the Seabourne Pursuit’s arrival at Yasawa-i-Rara heralded a new era for the island’s tourism and economic landscape. This has been made possible through a public-private partnership Market Development Facility Republic of Fiji Navy KenUA — supported by Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation TLTB 🚢 🇫🇯

#CocaColaGames2024 #OfficialOpening

Offering our best wishes to High Commissioner Jaganath Sami as he will soon depart our shores to represent Fiji’s interests in India and advance our longstanding historical relations. Vanuinui vinaka, High Commissioner. 🇫🇯🇮🇳

A pleasure to speak at Day 2 of the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accounts Congress, Session 3 on theme 'Alternative to Tourism'. Shared with Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu, former RBF Governor Savenaca Narube and other distinguished panelists.

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Distinguished pleasure to officiate at the unveiling of the Rosie Holiday’s Electronic Vehicle Fleet which was a significant moment for the company and tourism sector; marking a crucial step towards sustainable tourism. Congratulations!

Deeply saddened to have learnt the sudden passing of #SODELPA President, Ratu Manoa Roragaca. Humble, respectful & good-natured. His presidency witnessed the transition of power in 2022. Grateful & condolences to the family and Vanua.

While in Wellington, had the opportunity to visit our Fiji High Commission and was briefed by our First Secretary, Mela Baba, joined by High Commissioner Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and Second Secretary Josua Tuwere.

In 🇳🇿 attending the World Tourism Cities Federation - Wellington Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit with the theme ‘Promoting Sustainable City Tourism: Innovation & Enhancement’. Also had chance to hold meetings at the margins of the Summit. ➡️: rb.gy/06wt8n .

Joined Prime Minister Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Ewen McDonald 🇦🇺 for the launching of another partnership another deal through #PacificAusSports enabling Kaiviti Silktails to compete in this year’s elite NSW Rugby League . This will benefit our local talent pool as players, technical & management. Vinaka 🇦🇺🇫🇯

Congratulations to all graduates from today’s prestigious graduation ceremony at the University of the South Pacific. We stand proud of your achievements, together as one Pásifika vuvale. Go forth, shine light for those after you and inspire our young.

A delight to officiate at the #ICCRFoundationDay in Suva last night. It was an auspicious occasion where we not only commended the Indian Government’s commitment towards education but to celebrate vibrant cultures. God bless 🇫🇯🇮🇳

Grateful to wake up to a new day as we start another working week, for the most of us. Wishing you all a productive one. Cola vina and good morning from Hila!

Schools’ closed due to water disruptions from last week will reopen from tomorrow, 2 April 2024. The Ministry will continue monitoring and liaise with relevant authorities.

He’s Risen! Hallelujah! 🙏🏾

1 Peter 1:3: 'Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.'