Ben Daveta

Future Planning: New #Airport Feasibility Study ✈️📊 ✈️ A potential new airport in Vanua Levu 🌍 An air connectivity study for Taveuni 🏗️ Master plans for Labasa and Matei airports 🔗navualiku.com/future-plannin… @MTCAFiji @WorldBank @NadiAirport

Fiji and Australia are Vuvale – family – built on trust, loyalty, respect and understanding. It was an honour to meet PM Sitiveni Rabuka and @FijiGovernment Cabinet in Suva. We will establish a Vuvale Union, a new treaty to take our partnership to the next level.

My statement to the media a while ago. Vinaka.

Fiji’s first-ever Tourism Bill is here. Have your say—join consultations or send submissions by 17 May 2026. Help shape a stronger, more sustainable tourism future. #tourismbillfj #talanoa #fijinews #fijitourism

Great time joining Hon Deputy Prime Minister @ViliameGavoka in welcoming @stkildafc AFLW team to 🇫🇯 - a partnership promoting sport and wellbeing + 🇫🇯 with @TourismFiji St Kilda’s special bula strip looks great. @aflwomens

Across our islands, we mourn the passing of His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau — a leader of quiet dignity who bridged tradition and modernity with humility and principle. We honour his life and extend our prayers to his family, Vanua, and all who grieve his loss.

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY📍 ⚠️Members of the public urged to remain on HIGH ALERT & take necessary precautions 🚨 TC Vaianu has further intensified into a Category 2 system 🚨Ensure your households are PREPARED ✅STAY INFORMED via the @FijiNDRMO for latest updates ✅ Read more ⬇️

Fiji is drafting a new National ID Bill and they want to hear from you. 🇫🇯 The consultation team is touring the country from now until April 7th. Check the QR code for venue details near you. #Fiji #NIDBill #PublicConsultation

Effective today, the @FijiGovernment has directed that our national flag be flown at half mast, until further notice, in honour of the passing of the former Head of State, H. E. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. #fijinews #ratuepelinailatikau #fiji

A gentle note on terminology: Na Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi is not simply a “high chief,” but a paramount chief. These distinctions carry deep cultural meaning, and using them correctly is a simple but important way of showing respect to the Vanua and its chiefly structures.

Investment Fiji is honored to announce the appointment of Mr. Filimone Waqabaca as our new Board Chairperson. Mr. Waqabaca currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Development Bank and brings 35 years of a distinguished leadership in public service, finance, and diplomacy to this role. His extensive career includes serving as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Fiji to Japan and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Fiji to New Zealand. Prior to his diplomatic missions, he held the pivotal positions of Permanent Secretary for Finance and Permanent Secretary for National Planning. Mr. Waqabaca has vast experience leading many of Fiji's national institutions. He has served as Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, Airports Terminal Services, the Higher Salaries Commission, the Tax Agents Board, and the Budget Aid and Coordinating Committee. His contributions extend to several other national bodies and councils, including the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, the University of the South Pacific Council, and the Fiji National University Council. He has also represented or served on the boards of various state-owned enterprises, such as the Fiji Electricity Authority, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings, and the Pacific Fishing Company. His journey in the financial sector began in 1990 at the Reserve Bank of Fiji as a Technical Assistant, where he rose through the ranks to become the Chief Manager of Economics and later the Chief Manager of Financial Systems Development and Compliance. Mr. Waqabaca also gained significant international experience as an Economic and Policy Analyst for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and as an Adviser to the Executive Director in the Southeast Asia office of the International Monetary Fund. Holding a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the South Pacific and a Master of Science in International Banking and Financial Studies from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, his visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving Fiji's economic growth. We warmly welcome Mr. Waqabaca to the team as he leads Investment Fiji towards new horizons. #InvestmentFiji #Leadership #BoardAppointment

This week, IOM Chief of Mission Solomon Kantha, 🇫🇯Deputy PM Hon. Bill Gavoka, and 📷 UN Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener are on a week-long visit across Fiji’s Lau Group to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.

✈️ Proud to join @MTCAFiji for the launch of Fiji’s first Civil Aviation Master Plan - a plan for safe, sustainable connectivity. Congratulations and glad 🇦🇺 through our aviation program could help. 🇫🇯 is a crucial regional hub - 🇦🇺 is proud to support Pacific connectivity.

Pleased to meet Minister @shinjirokoiz at the Japan-Pacific Islands Defence Dialogue. Japan is a trusted partner to Fiji as we work together to combat our shared challenges especially in the Maritime and HADR Space.

🎯#Bua showed up! 📢Our team delivered an awareness session and provided hands-on application support for the Na Vualiku MSME & CBT Capacity Building and Grant Program. 🔗navualiku.com/msme-cbt-progr…

Our team was in #Savusavu delivering an awareness session and providing hands-on application assistance for the Na Vualiku MSME & Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Capacity Building and Grant Program. 🔗navualiku.com/msme-cbt-progr…

🇫🇯 The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting opened in Fiji, with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers shared prosperity for everyone. 250+ delegates were welcomed to Nadi with a powerful traditional Fijian ceremony. 🔗 Read: thecommonwealth.org/press-release/… #CLMM

Labasa 📍 Our Na Vualiku team held an awareness session and provided application support for the MSME & Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Capacity Building and Grant Program. 🔗navualiku.com/msme-cbt-progr…

A really good catch-up with an old friend and a leader I have a lot of respect for, former Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa. We talked about life, leadership, and the Pacific. The Pacific is better for leaders like her.

The Ministry pays tribute to Mrs Vasiti Togavua Vakagu Fuli for her extraordinary 54 years of service with the Fiji Servicemen’s After-Care Fund. Her dedication, professionalism, and institutional knowledge stand as a lasting example of public service at its best.