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DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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General Administration --

1. Office of the President ...... 1-2 2. Office of the Prime Minister ...... 3-8 3. Office of the Attorney General...... 9-14 4. Ministry of Finance...... 15-28 5. Ministry of iTaukei Affairs ...... 29-36 6. Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration...... 37-40 7. Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations...... 41-50 8. Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...... 51-56 9. Office of the Auditor General ...... 57-58 10.Fijian Elections Office ...... 59-60 11.Judiciary...... 61-74 12.Parliament...... 75-76 13.Independent Commissions ...... 77-78 14.Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions ...... 79-80 15.Ministry of Justice ...... 81-82 Fiji Corrections Service ...... 86-8983-86 16.Ministry of Communication ...... 87-94 17.Ministry of Civil Service ...... 95-96 18.Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management ...... 97-106 19.Republic of Fiji Military Forces ...... 107-116 20.Fiji Police Force ...... 117-130

Social Services --

21.Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts ...... 131-152 22.Ministry of Health and Medical Services...... 153-168 23.Department of Housing ...... 169-172 24.Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation ...... 173-182173-180 25. Ministry of Youth and Sports ...... 183-186181-186 26.Higher Education Institutions ...... 187-188 ii

Economic Services --

30.Ministry of Agriculture ...... 189-212 32.Ministry of Fisheries and Forests ...... 213-234 33.Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources...... 235-248 34.Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism...... 249-260 35.Ministry of Sugar ...... 261-262 36.Ministry of Public Enterprise ...... 263-268 37.Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment ...... 269-274

Infrastructure --

40.Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport...... 275-296. 41.Water Authority of Fiji...... 297-298 43.Fiji Roads Authority...... 299-300

49.Peacekeeping Missions...... 301-306

Unallocable --

50.Miscellaneous Services ...... 307-319

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 1 - OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 538.7 649.6 0.0 649.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 200.5 230.6 0.0 230.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 725.2 311.9 0.0 311.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 256.1 483.4 0.0 483.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 144.6 157.4 0.0 157.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 1,865.1 1,832.9 0.0 1,832.9 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 436.6 1,778.5 (393.7) 1,384.8 (1,384.8) (1,384.8) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 158.0 (158.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 436.6 1,936.5 (551.7) 1,384.8 (1,384.8) (1,384.8) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 262.4 433.4 (223.0) 210.4 (124.6) (124.6) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 2,564.1 4,202.8 (774.7) 3,428.1 (1,509.4) (1,509.4) ------2

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Under the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, the President is the Head of State and the Executive Authority of State. The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and performs ceremonial functions for the military in this capacity. The President is also the Chancellor of the Order of Fiji and oversees the recognition of both citizens and non-citizens for their contributions at the community, national and international levels that help Fiji develop as a nation.

The President is apolitical and symbolizes national unity for all Fijians. The President’s responsibilities include approving all Constitutional appointments, opening each annual session of Parliament with an address outlining the policies and programmes of the Government, assenting to Bills passed by Parliament, receiving the credentials of foreign diplomats and conducting State Visits to strengthen Fiji’s diplomatic and foreign relations. The President also maintains an active programme of community engagements.

The Office of the President’s primary role is to assist the President in fulfilling all constitutional, official and ceremonial obligations. They provide direct policy advice on matters of national interest by providing a full range of administrative, protocol, domestic and landscape services on a daily basis. The Office of the President also coordinates security services to the President through the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force.

In the 2016 Budget, the Office of the President is allocated $3.4 million.

A sum of $1.4 million is allocated for capital projects in 2016. This includes upgrade of the recreation facility at the State House (Vakatunuloa). $580,000 is allocated for this purpose.

Government has also allocated $93,821 for the installation of an automated fire alarm system at the State House.

An allocation of $711,000 has been provided to complete stage two of the Coronation Ground Drainage project.

The operating budget supports the President’s Constitutional functions, State visits and community engagements. It also covers the upkeep and maintenance of the Presidential properties in Suva, Deuba and Lautoka and the administration of the Fijian Honours and Awards system. $1.8 million is provided for the operating budget in 2016.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 2 - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,638.6 3,137.1 (200.5) 2,936.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 411.8 457.3 80.0 537.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,081.0 1,147.7 1,060.0 2,207.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 913.3 658.7 125.0 783.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 404.2 417.4 12.5 429.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 706.3 714.0 101.0 815.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 272.9 208.1 50.0 258.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 6,428.1 6,740.2 1,228.0 7,968.2 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 4,164.7 7,200.0 0.0 7,200.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 4,164.7 7,200.0 0.0 7,200.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 251.9 364.8 (33.6) 331.2 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 10,844.7 14,305.0 1,194.4 15,499.4 0.0 0.0 ------4

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

The Prime Minister is the Head of Government and is responsible for leading Cabinet and guiding the Government’s legislative and reform agenda.

One of the Prime Minister’s primary responsibilities is to ensure that Government adopts a holistic approach to Fiji’s development by promoting close cooperation among his Ministers. It is also the duty of the Prime Minister to ensure that his Ministers uphold their responsibilities to Parliament.

The Office of the Prime Minister [OPM] provides policy advice and administrative support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet. It liaises with and seeks input from Government Ministries to provide the Prime Minister with policy advice.

Under the Prime Minister’s guidance, the OPM’s work includes but is not limited to projects of particular priority for Government, such as rural and outer island development, small and community grant projects and the development of specific industries which require a national focus.

The OPM is allocated a sum of $15.5 million in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $1.2 million.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 2 - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Programme 1 - Prime Minister's Office ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,658.7 2,074.6 662.9 2,737.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 292.7 349.4 158.2 507.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 958.9 1,029.8 1,159.9 2,189.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 688.6 389.3 338.4 727.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 91.2 43.5 349.5 393.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 706.3 714.0 101.0 815.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 17.2 8.1 150.0 158.1 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 4,164.7 7,200.0 0.0 7,200.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 150.5 220.6 91.6 312.2 0.0 0.0 ------8,728.8 12,029.2 3,011.5 15,040.8 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Prime Minister's Office ACTIVITY 2 - Policy Development

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 806.2 863.5 (863.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 103.9 78.2 (78.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 102.1 99.9 (99.9) 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 183.5 225.4 (225.4) 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 280.5 339.5 (339.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 181.2 100.0 (100.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 83.3 114.7 (114.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------1,740.7 1,821.2 (1,821.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------6

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration is responsible for the administration of the Prime Minister’s Executive Office, his Private Office, the Policy Division, the Development and Cooperation Facilitation Division and the Corporate Services Division.

The Policy Division provides policy advice to the Prime Minister on important and emerging national issues. The Development and Cooperation Facilitation Division coordinates with donor nations and also manages the Small Grant Scheme.

$15.0 million is provided to the General Administration of the Prime Minister’s Office, an increase of $3.0 million.

The subvention funds provided for the Rotuma, Rabi and Kioa Island councils and grant for the Melanesian Vasu-i-Taukei are increased to $565,000.

The funding for the Fiji Mahogany Trust is maintained at its 2015 level with an allocation of $250,000. The allocation for the Prime Minister’s Small Grant Scheme is also maintained at $7.0 million. The support to Funds for the Education of Needy Children [FENC] will continue in 2016 at $200,000.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Implementation Coordinating Office

Functions transferred to Strategic Planning Office [4-6-1].

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 2 - Cabinet Office ACTIVITY 1 - Policy and Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... …173.7 199.0 0.0 199.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners Staff ...... 15.2 29.7 0.0 29.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 20.0 18.0 0.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 41.1 44.0 12.0 56.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 32.5 34.4 2.5 36.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 74.5 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 18.2 29.5 (10.5) 19.0 0.0 0.0 ------375.2 454.7 4.0 458.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2: Cabinet Office ACTIVITY 1: Policy and Administration

The roles and responsibilities of the Cabinet Office have expanded with the establishment of Fiji’s first genuine democracy under a Parliamentary system. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet and helps ensure the effective running of Government.

The Office provides advice to the Prime Minister and Ministers, coordinates the submission and timely circulation of Cabinet papers prior to meetings, records the deliberations of Cabinet, facilitates the implementation of its decisions and promotes the release of Government information in order to make the work of Government more transparent and understandable.

The Cabinet Office will receive a total budget of $458,654 in 2016 to carry out its operations.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 3 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,254.4 3,829.1 0.0 3,829.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 204.5 157.1 20.2 177.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 290.5 155.5 71.3 226.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 385.0 308.3 64.0 372.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 588.9 1,328.4 455.6 1,784.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 8,506.9 9,558.7 802.1 10,360.8 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 386.0 935.0 270.0 1,205.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 12,616.3 16,272.1 1,683.3 17,955.3 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 741.7 500.0 (500.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 741.7 500.0 (500.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 243.2 409.1 (86.1) 323.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 13,601.3 17,181.2 1,097.2 18,278.3 0.0 0.0 ------10

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

The Attorney-General is the Chief Legal Adviser to Government, whose Permanent Secretary is the Solicitor-General.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers seeks to continually review and improve Fijian laws to bring about a more just and secure society. It provides legal services to Government and represents the State in legal proceedings. It also prepares draft laws at the request of Cabinet and maintains a publicly accessible register of all written laws.

The Chambers is therefore responsible for:

 Providing legal advice to Government and to the holders of a public office on request;  Drafting laws on the request of Cabinet;  Maintaining a publicly accessible register of all written laws;  Representing the State in Tribunals and Courts in legal proceedings to which the State is a party, except criminal proceedings; and  Performing other functions assigned by the Constitution, any written law, Cabinet or the Attorney-General.

The Department of Civil Aviation comes under the Office of the Attorney-General and is responsible for the regulation of air transport in Fiji. The Department develops air safety protocols, in line with international standards, and looks after the development of Fijian airports.

In 2016 Budget, the Office is allocated $18.3 million, an increase of $1.1 million.

The Legal Aid Commission, the Fiji Intellectual Property Office and the Media Industry Development Authority also come under the Office of the Attorney-General.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 3 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Programme 1 - Attorney General's Chambers ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,199.8 3,636.8 0.0 3,636.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 191.2 139.9 19.1 159.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 271.7 125.7 64.3 190.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 364.1 270.5 64.0 334.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 541.1 1,202.2 455.6 1,657.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 4,542.6 4,705.4 622.1 5,327.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 366.0 865.0 250.0 1,115.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 233.1 369.5 (72.7) 296.8 0.0 0.0 ------8,709.7 11,314.9 1,402.5 12,717.3 0.0 0.0 ------12

Programme 1: Attorney General’s Chambers ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Attorney-General’s Chambers is provided with a total budget of $12.7 million in 2016.

Of this, $500,000 is provided for the drafting of laws. The Chambers works with Government Ministries to draft new laws for submission to Cabinet. $450,000 is provided for the revision of laws. This requires the physical act of inserting amendments in the law books before they are submitted for reprinting. This is a time-and-labour-intensive process that requires a significant level of funding.

The allocation for legal expenses and fees is maintained at the 2015 funding level at $150,000. This is used for the payment of legal fees when a legal proceeding is brought against Government.

Continuing Legal Education is provided an allocation of $100,000, the same as 2015. This allocation is used to organise the annual Attorney-General’s Conference, which allows lawyers to gain the continuing education points they need to renew their legal practicing certificate each year.

Turning to legal aid, Government cannot allow a situation to exist in which some get real justice because they can get the best legal advice, while others face uncertain justice because they can’t afford the counsel they need. A budget of $5.0 million is allocated to enable the Legal Aid Commission to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford the high cost of legal services. The Commission has already opened offices in Taveuni, Korovou, Nausori, Nasinu, Suva, Navua, Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Rakiraki, Tavua, Labasa and Savusavu. It is currently in process of opening Legal Aid Office in Levuka, Nabouwalu, Kadavu and Rotuma in 2016.

Funding for Fiji Intellectual Property Office [FIPO] is also provided under this activity. FIPO’s main objective is the proper patenting and recording of intellectual property. Unscrupulous business entities should not profit illegally from the hard work and creativity of others. To this end, FIPO conducts investigations that lead to prosecutions under the Copyright Act. To support FIPO’s ability to perform this important work, Government has allocated $250,000 in 2016.

Government has allocated $400,000 for Legal Expert Expenses. This will cover the consultancy fees of providing expertise on the drafting of laws, contracts and legal opinion.

The Fiji Law Reform Commission’s 2016 Budget is maintained at $300,000. The commission undertakes the systematic review, reform and development of law in the Republic of Fiji. It also generally fosters the simplification, improvement and modernization of the law.

The Media Industry Development Authority [MIDA] is provided $300,000. The Authority’s top priority is to encourage and promote the development of vibrant and professional media organisations and media services in Fiji. The Authority also ensures that nothing is included in the content of the media service that offends good taste or decency or creates communal discord.

A sum of $200,000 is provided to review the issue of land leases. Another $50,000 is allocated for legal aspects of climate change.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 3 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Programme 2 - Department of Civil Aviation ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 54.6 192.4 0.0 192.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 13.2 17.3 1.1 18.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 18.8 29.8 7.0 36.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 21.0 37.8 0.0 37.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 47.8 126.2 0.0 126.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,964.3 4,853.3 180.0 5,033.3 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 20.0 70.0 20.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 741.7 500.0 (500.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 10.1 39.6 (13.4) 26.2 0.0 0.0 ------4,891.6 5,866.3 (305.3) 5,561.0 0.0 0.0 ------14

Programme 2: Department of Civil Aviation

ACTIVITY 1: Civil Aviation

The Department of Civil Aviation is responsible for the economic regulation of air transport in Fiji, the development of air safety procedures and the management of security and infrastructure.

The Department is provided with an allocation of $5.6 million, an increase of $305,296 million.

A sum of $3.0 million has been allocated to fund the operations of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji. The budget is maintained at the 2015 funding level. The Authority regulates the activities of airport operators, air traffic control, air navigation service providers, airline operators, pilots, aircraft engineers, technicians, airports, airline contracting organisations and international air cargo operators in Fiji.

Government’s Domestic Air Service Subsidy Program comes in the form of subsidies to Fiji’s domestic air service providers, Fiji Link and Northern Air, to operate flights to areas within Fiji that would not otherwise be commercially viable, such as Koro, Gau, Ono-i-Lau, Cicia, Lakeba, Kadavu, Rotuma and Vanuabalavu. Reliable air services to Fiji’s outer islands provides critical access to services and markets for the local populations and are also essential for unlocking the economic potential of these areas. $1.9 million has been allocated for this program.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 4 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 11,216.1 11,994.6 1,992.4 13,987.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 503.1 465.3 48.4 513.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 674.0 543.5 473.8 1,017.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,283.0 1,149.4 89.6 1,239.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,076.2 1,835.7 174.2 2,009.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 50,599.1 54,094.2 (4,582.2) 49,512.1 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,194.3 3,239.3 450.1 3,689.4 (2,558.0) (2,558.0) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 68,545.9 73,322.0 (1,353.7) 71,968.3 (2,558.0) (2,558.0) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 213.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,774.3 6,500.0 5,000.0 11,500.0 (10,000.0) (10,000.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 1,987.5 6,500.0 5,000.0 11,500.0 (10,000.0) (10,000.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 842.3 981.2 (307.4) 673.8 (188.2) (188.2) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 71,375.6 80,803.2 3,338.9 84,142.1 (12,746.2) (12,746.2) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 123.5 (108.5) 15.0 0.0 0.0 16

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

The Ministry of Finance manages the finances of Government. It ensures that public funds are used as its elected leaders intend and that all spending adheres to Fijian law.

The work of the Ministry of Finance helps put the economy on a path to sustainable long-term development by ensuring that the national economy is well managed and meets its macroeconomic targets.

To carry out this responsibility, the Ministry of Finance must provide sound economic and financial forecasting and analysis, manage the nation’s financial assets and debts, oversee fiscal policy and tax collection, carry out Government-wide financial management reform, manage the national budget and ensure that Government can procure the goods and services it needs to serve the people of Fiji.

As part of the Ministry of Finance, the Strategic Planning Office (SPO) formulates and coordinates the implementation of the national development plan including monitoring of ACPs, capital projects and climate change, and providing input to the Office of the Prime Minister. The Office also coordinates with the Budget Division on operating expenditure. The Fiji Bureau of Statistics [FBOS] is responsible for the analysis and publication of all statistical information in a timely and coherent manner.

The Ministry is provided with a budget of $84.1 million, an increase of $3.3 million.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 4 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,072.2 1,141.5 (143.3) 998.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 105.9 101.7 0.0 101.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 72.4 91.6 250.0 341.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 243.4 209.0 12.0 221.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 124.4 67.0 15.0 82.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... …...... 43,697.5 45,697.5 (4,982.2) 40,715.3 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 750.0 (750.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 8.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 500.0 5,000.0 5,000.0 10,000.0 (10,000.0) (10,000.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 58.2 167.6 (109.6) 58.0 0.0 0.0 ------45,882.7 53,225.9 (708.1) 52,517.8 (10,000.0) (10,000.0) ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Accounting and Financial Services Division

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,078.9 1,036.8 117.5 1,154.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 49.4 48.9 0.0 48.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 11.6 6.1 6.0 12.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 340.3 330.0 30.0 360.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 24.8 28.0 0.0 28.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 6,881.6 8,376.7 400.0 8,776.7 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 40.1 54.6 (18.6) 36.0 0.0 0.0 ------8,426.7 9,881.2 534.9 10,416.1 0.0 0.0 ------18

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The main role of the Corporate Service Division is to provide ministerial and executive support to the Minister and Permanent Secretary. The Division also provides administrative support for the core functions of the Ministry.

The Corporate Services Division consists of seven main units: Executive Support Group, Human Resources, Training, Office Services, Records Management, Information Technology [IT] and Fleet Management Unit.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority [FRCA] grant is allocated under this Activity. FRCA is the official tax collection agency for the State, raising the revenue that funds Government’s operations.

This Activity is allocated $52.5 million to carry out its operations in 2016.

A sum of $40.7 million is provided by Government next year for FRCA’s operating budget. Another $10.0 million is allocated to fund FRCA’s capital expenses. This will mainly be focused on the upgrading of ICT infrastructure to improve service delivery.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Accounting and Financial Service Division

The Accounting and Financial Service Division – also known as the Treasury Division – is responsible for paying Government salaries, pensions and general payments for Government.

The Division comprises three Sections: Salaries, Pensions, Cash and Payments.

The Salaries Section manages the Government payroll system, which includes the payrolls for established staff, Government wage earners, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Police Special Constables, early childhood education teachers, Pensioners and the Aftercare Fund.

The Aftercare Fund provides monthly allowances, medical assistance, educational assistance and death benefits to ex-servicemen or their beneficiaries. In 2016, $8.8 million is provided to the Fund, which represents an increase of $400,000 over 2015. The increase in the grant is to meet the shortfall in the budget for the current recipients, who now stand at 6,768. The operating budget of the Aftercare office is also funded from this allocation.

The Pensions Section oversees the payment of pensions to Government Pensioners, Ex-Parliamentarians, Ex- Prime Ministers and Presidents, Ex- Chief Justices and Retired Judges and Service Pensioners. The Pensions budget is reflected under Head 51.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Budget Management and Economic Policy

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,209.4 1,329.6 0.0 1,329.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 16.4 25.8 0.0 25.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 39.7 32.1 38.0 70.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 48.1 55.0 7.0 62.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 35.0 25.0 20.0 45.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 250.0 250.0 (250.0) (250.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 12.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 15.5 16.8 (0.9) 15.9 0.0 0.0 ------1,376.8 1,484.3 314.1 1,798.4 (250.0) (250.0) ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4 - Debt and Cashflow Management

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,025.6 646.0 0.0 646.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 15.5 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 57.1 10.2 4.5 14.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 15.0 6.5 0.0 6.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 26.5 20.5 6.3 26.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 72.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 8.5 5.6 (1.3) 4.3 0.0 0.0 ------1,220.2 700.7 9.5 710.2 0.0 0.0 ------20

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Budget Management and Economic Policy

The overall objective of the Budget Division is to ensure that the Government budgetary system allocates resources efficiently, effectively and equitably. The Division is comprised of four Units: the Revenue Policy, Forecasting and Analysis Unit; the Economic Research and Policy Unit; the Expenditure Management and Analysis Unit; and the Overseas Development Assistance Unit.

This Activity is funded with an allocation of $1.8 million. This includes $250,000 in grant assistance from the European Union (EU) for the technical cooperation facility to support the National Authorizing Office in the implementation of 11th European Development Funding [EDF] programmes.

The Division leads the process of formulating the annual budgets, ensures that the budget is properly implemented and monitors and reports on budget performance. Complementary to that, the Aid Unit is responsible for coordinating and monitoring development assistance received from all sources.

In line with the overall Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap [PFMR], the Budget Division will continue to pursue initiatives to reform the Government budget process.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4: Debt and Cashflow Management Unit

The Debt and Cashflow Management Unit [DCFMU] is responsible for managing Government’s cash flow and debt levels and is allocated $710,200 in 2016.

The main role of the Unit is to raise, manage and retire debt at the lowest possible long-term cost, consistent with an acceptable degree of risk. Moreover, the unit is responsible for cash management and forecasting for the whole of Government. It also monitors the overall Government revenue arrears portfolio and undertakes the necessary financial reporting. More specifically, the primary functions for DCFMU are: Portfolio and Cash Management, Risks, Compliance, New Loans and Settlements and Transactional.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 1- Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5 - Internal Audit and Good Governance

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,138.0 1,225.8 0.0 1,225.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 48.2 62.9 32.2 95.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 28.7 21.0 15.0 36.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 48.5 21.5 20.0 41.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 136.3 136.3 (136.3) (136.3) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 16.7 15.8 (0.3) 15.5 0.0 0.0 ------1,280.1 1,346.9 203.2 1,550.1 (136.3) (136.3) ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 6 - Financial Management Reform

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 506.6 528.4 167.4 695.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 13.4 16.6 0.0 16.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 36.0 14.0 4.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services...... 1,627.0 1,510.0 100.0 1,610.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 107.8 231.1 (83.1) 148.0 0.0 0.0 ------2,290.8 2,300.1 188.3 2,488.4 0.0 0.0 ------22

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5: Internal Audit and Good Governance

The Internal Audit and Good Governance [IAGG] Section is responsible for the provision of internal audit services, internal control analysis and review and surcharge services. Its core products and services are internal audit services to all Ministries and Departments, special audits, reviews and investigation services required by Government and Ministries, surcharge services for losses of Government assets for all Ministries and advisory services to the Public Accounts Committee, new National Audit Committee and Ministries when requested.

IAGG is composed of the Internal Audit Unit, the Special Audit/Investigation Unit, the Surcharge Unit, the Financial Control Unit and the new TeamMate Project Unit.

The Division will receive a $1.6 million. This will assist the five units to continue to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities.

The 2016 Budget also includes a cash grant of $136,313 from NZAID to support the implementation of the audit software.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 6: Financial Management Reform

There are two Units under this Activity: the Financial Policy and Assurance Unit [FPAU] and the Financial Management Information System [FMIS] Unit. FMIS Unit improves the compliance of Ministries and Departments to ensure that reports are accurate and timely. Government has allocated $2.5 million for this Activity.

The FPAU is responsible for providing policy advice and assurance on financial accounting policy matters to the Permanent Secretary and the Minister for Finance. The Unit is also responsible for providing advice to other stakeholders across Government when required.

The FMIS Unit is responsible for the management of the Government Accounting System and the delivery of its services, which include preparation of Whole of Government Financial Statements and Annual Reports. It oversees the implementation and use of the new FMIS system, which provides a more robust and efficient financial accounting system across Government.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 7 - Asset Management & Monitoring Unit

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 102.2 512.9 615.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 10.2 20.0 30.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 6.5 0.0 6.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 8.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 131.4 0.0 131.4 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 23.4 (7.6) 15.8 0.0 0.0 ------0.0 281.7 525.3 807.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Fiji Procurement Office ACTIVITY 1 - Procurement

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,107.2 1,148.4 0.0 1,148.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 145.7 128.5 10.0 138.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 42.5 38.0 0.0 38.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 118.2 137.0 0.0 137.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 49.5 24.0 0.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 25.0 29.9 (12.0) 17.9 0.0 0.0 ------1,512.9 1,505.8 (2.0) 1,503.8 0.0 0.0 ------24

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 7: Asset Management and Monitoring Unit

The Asset Management and Monitoring Unit [AMMU] comes under the Financial Asset Management Division. AMMU has four sub-units: the Trading and Manufacturing Account [TMA] Monitoring Team, State Owned Entities (SOE) and Commercial and Statutory Authority (CSA) Analysis Team, National Fixed Asset Register [NFAR] Team and Office Accommodation Unit.

The budget of $807,013 provided for 2016 will allow the Unit to continue with these four core functions. The increase of $525,348 is due to the transfer of the office accommodation from the Public Service Commission.

The TMA Monitoring Team is responsible for monitoring operational, reporting and management issues related to Trade and Manufacturing Accounts. It also suggests effective and efficient ways of improving operations to ensure the commercial viability of Trade and Manufacturing Accounts.

The team monitors and provide reports on financial and non-financial performance of respective Trade and Manufacturing Accounts.

The SOE and CSA Analysis Team is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the status of Government investments in SOEs and CSAs.

The NFAR Team’s core output is to compile the National Fixed Asset Register for the whole of Government. This is crucial given that Government is moving towards adopting accrual accounting.

The Office Accommodation Unit is responsible for the management and maintenance of office accommodation for Ministries and Departments and for Government housing for the public service. It also administers Government-rented properties.

Programme 3: Fiji Procurement Office ACTIVITY 1: Procurement

The Fiji Procurement Office [FPO] is established under Section 4 of the Fiji Procurement Regulations 2010 and commenced operations in 2010. It comprises four main units: the Tenders Unit, the Policy Unit, the Logistics Unit and the Compliance Unit and is allocated $1.5 million in 2016.

This budget will assist FPO to ensure that all procurement of goods, services and works are done in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with the guiding principles of procurement; facilitates efficient logistics and clearances of all Government imports and exports; provides proficient advice, support and guidance on procurement framework and processes; and maintains compliant procurement processes and functions.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 6 - Strategic Planning Office ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,722.3 2,140.8 628.2 2,769.0 0.0 0.0 2. Unestablished Staff ...... 91.2 54.4 38.4 92.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 269.5 128.6 115.1 243.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 197.1 98.4 21.6 120.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 33.2 34.0 4.0 38.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 808.7 1,100.0 100.0 1,200.0 (200.0) (200.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,274.3 1,500.0 0.0 1,500.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 192.5 204.1 (60.0) 144.1 (18.0) (18.0) ------4,588.9 5,260.2 847.3 6,107.5 (218.0) (218.0) ------26

Programme 6: Strategic Planning Office ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The responsibilities of the Strategic Planning Office (SPO) are to formulate and coordinate the implementation of national development plans and strategies; provide policy advice on macroeconomics, sectoral and human resource issues; undertake economic aggregate forecasting; formulate medium-term public sector investment programs; monitor critical programs and projects; collaborate on climate change responsibilities; assist in the implementation of capital projects; coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Human Resources Development Program and the Government’s reform agenda; manpower planning (particularly in the identification of priority areas for training); and managing the Government Service Centre.

The SPO meets these responsibilities through its seven sections: Macro, Sectoral and Regional Planning, Project Planning and Evaluation, Human Resources Planning, Climate Change, Capital Implementation and Integrated Human Resource Development Program [IHRDP]. These functions are allocated $6.1 million, an of increase of $847,267 over 2015 level is mainly due to the new functions (Climate Change and Capital Implementation) which SPO will assume in 2016 and the strengthening of its Regional Planning and Sectoral Planning and Monitoring functions.

From next year, the monitoring role will be coordinated from the SPO to ensure that a holistic approach to reporting is adopted in government. The intention is to streamline reporting into one single report that all ministries will use for reporting on Corporate Plans, Capital and Operating Budget achievements.

IHRDP is allocated $800,000 for 2016. The objectives of the program are to empower rural communities, create an enabling environment for investment, generate jobs through direct intervention in the informal sectors (particularly in rural areas) and make jobs sustainable by developing skills and encouraging self-employment.

The funding for the ongoing Northern Development Program [NDP] is maintained at $1.5 million in 2016. The specific objectives of the NDP are to increase the participation of the people of Northern Division in economic development; support the development of micro, small and medium enterprises; raise the level of investment and economic production; increase the volume and value of trade; and generate increased employment opportunities.

A further sum of $200,000 is provided for the National Development Plan consultations. A widespread consultation was adopted to ensure that the views of the ordinary Fijians are captured in the Development Plan. A total 730 community forums were convened across the country in the four divisions. Consultations were also held with the NGOs and the private sector in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa. In 2016, open forums will be held in each of the four divisions to receive submissions on the draft plan before finalization.

Climate change is one of the most pressing threats to modern development. Addressing climate change requires development planning that must be fully integrated to allow policies and actions across multiple sectors and scales to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce vulnerability to climate shocks and reduce poverty.

To address the threat of climate change, developing countries need to expand opportunities for financing climate change mitigation. In order for countries to create and take advantage of these opportunities, the right institutional and financial mechanisms must be in place to ensure that resources are directed efficiently toward national climate and development priorities.

In 2016, the functions of the Climate Change Unit will be assumed by SPO to collect climate finance from a variety of sources and direct those resources towards boosting Fiji’s resilience to climate change and reducing Fiji’s global footprint.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,356.0 2,695.2 709.6 3,404.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 79.0 94.1 0.0 94.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 119.6 147.3 8.2 155.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 256.3 272.0 0.0 272.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 107.4 97.7 8.9 106.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 20.0 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,385.5 1,257.9 713.8 1,971.7 (1,971.7) (1,971.7) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 94.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 378.0 232.3 (14.0) 218.3 (170.2) (170.2) ------4,796.6 4,816.4 1,426.5 6,242.9 (2,141.9) (2,141.9) ------AID- IN- KIND ...... 0.0 123.5 (108.5) 15.0 0.0 0.0 28

Programme 7: Fiji Bureau of Statistics ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The ability to produce reliable statistics and quality economic, demographic and social information is universally recognised as critical to national development, business planning and informed decision- making.

The responsibilities of the Fiji Bureau of Statistics [FBOS] are to collect, compile, analyse and publish statistical information relating to the commercial, industrial, agricultural, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people of Fiji in a timely and coherent manner; organise a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics relating to Fiji and conduct a census of the population of Fiji and household surveys as required; and collaborate with Government Ministries, Departments and other agencies in the collection, analysis and publication of statistical records.

FBOS meets these responsibilities through five Divisions: the Household Survey Division, the Social Statistics Division, the Economic Statistics Division, the Communication and Information Services Division and the Corporate Services Division. It has been allocated $6.2 million for 2016. This $1.4 million increase is attributed to the hiring of 17 additional staff to strength the department’s analytical capacity to meet increasing demands for detailed statistics and the development of new economic indicators.

Government has also provided $120,000 to begin preparatory works for the 2017 population census.

In addition, $80,600 is provided as a cash grant from United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA] to support the analysis and dissemination of data for the Health Information System and National Population Policy. A further sum of $15,000 is provided as Aid in Kind from UNFPA for technical support.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2258.4 2671.9 (180.4) 2,491.5 0.0 0.0 2. Unestablished Staff ...... 119.5 114.4 0.0 114.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 69.2 65.8 14.4 80.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 234.8 260.5 5.0 265.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 69.3 70.0 24.0 94.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 4122.0 5590.6 955.3 6,545.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 609.9 766.5 284.8 1,051.3 (15.0) (15.0) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 7,483.1 9,539.7 1,103.1 10,642.8 (15.0) (15.0) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (200.0) (200.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 356.4 572.6 116.2 688.8 (414.8) (414.8) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 356.4 572.6 116.2 688.8 (614.8) (614.8) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 93.7 170.7 (37.8) 132.8 (18.0) (18.0) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 7,933.1 10,283.0 1,181.5 11,464.4 (647.8) (647.8) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 30

MINISTRY OF iTAUKEI AFFAIRS

Government is committed to protecting the rights, customs and traditions of the iTaukei.

Through the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Government develops implements and monitors policies and programs for the good governance and wellbeing of the iTaukei people.

The Ministry’s specific roles and responsibilities are outlined in the iTaukei Affairs Act and other legislation, but its overall direction is guided by the Fijian Constitution, which recognises the iTaukei, their ownership of land and their unique culture, customs, traditions and language.

The Ministry’s core function is to provide the link between Government and the various institutions that govern the affairs of the iTaukei. The Ministry is responsible for ensuring that these institutions are well run, accountable and transparent so as to best serve the interests of all iTaukei.

The iTaukei administration – established across 14 Provinces in Fiji – is under the direction of the iTaukei Affairs Board, an eight member group appointed by the Minister for iTaukei Affairs.

The Ministry is the custodian of various registers that detail iTaukei land ownership, customary fishing grounds, village boundaries and traditional titles, including the Vola ni Kawa Bula, known as the VKB. As such, the Ministry has the important responsibility of resolving disputed claims in relation to these matters.

In support of its role as official record keeper, the Ministry conducts surveys of iTaukei land, as well as demarcations of village and fishing boundaries, in areas where no records exist.

The Ministry is also entrusted with preserving and promoting iTaukei culture for present and future generations. It develops programs aimed at deepening the understanding of iTaukei customs, language and traditional knowledge, documents important ceremonial occasions and conducts research on a broad range of topics.

In this Budget, the Ministry is allocated $11.5 million, an increase of $1.2 million.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 1 - iTaukei Affairs ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,376.4 1,631.7 (180.4) 1,451.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 103.9 89.2 0.0 89.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 51.5 40.6 14.4 55.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 166.9 185.5 5.0 190.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 69.3 19.0 5.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 4,122.0 5,590.6 955.3 6,545.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 566.7 504.5 30.0 534.5 (15.0) (15.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 80.2 108.7 (37.7) 71.0 0.0 0.0 ------6,536.9 8,169.8 791.6 8,961.4 (15.0) (15.0) ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The funding provided under this Activity caters for the Ministry’s Corporate Services, Development Section, and the Institute of Language and Culture.

To preserve and safeguard iTuakei cultural heritage, Government has provided $222,724 for the Ministry’s Cultural Mapping Program. The Program involves the collection and documentation of tangible and intangible iTaukei cultural heritage in all the 14 Provinces in Fiji. In 2016, the project will focus on Nadroga & Navosa Province and transcribing 500 tapes in the Tailevu Province. The information collected will be stored in the National Inventory for Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture. The verification of the data collected is an integral part of this exercise, therefore to speed up the verification process a sum of $33,440 is provided in 2016.

In 2016, there is a new allocation of $50,000 for the Special Revitalization Program to rekindle dormant and dying traditional knowledge through revitalization workshops on living human treasures and cultural heritage as a part of the Cultural Mapping Program. The project will ensure that the unique traditional knowledge and expressions of culture are captured for the next generation. In 2016, the ministry will focus on the following three Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture Programs: bure building in Nauouo Village, Ovalau; traditional fishing (known as Vati-ba) in Nananu, Tailevu; and mat weaving (called Vakaurua) in Vutuna, Nairai.

A sum of $20,000 is provided for the re-printing of the iTaukei Dictionary to incorporate newly formed iTaukei words that has been introduced in the new programmes like Climate Change and Green Growth.

The funding under this Activity also includes the grants to iTaukei Affairs Board [TAB] which has been increased to $4.0 million in 2016. The grant for Provincial Councils has also been increased by a minor amount. The 2016 provision is $1.0 million.

The Turaga ni Koros monthly allowance has been maintained at $1.1million. Similarly, the monthly allowance for the Mata ni Tikinas has also been maintained at $428,600.

A sum of $15,000 is provided as cash grant and a further $5,000 as Aid-in-Kind from United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] to support the community based Child Protection Programme.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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1. Established Staff ...... 612.8 653.1 0.0 653.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 15.5 25.2 0.0 25.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 9.4 12.4 0.0 12.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 52.4 64.4 0.0 64.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 43.2 262.0 254.8 516.8 (200.0) (200.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 356.4 572.6 116.2 688.8 (414.8) (414.8) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 9.7 50.8 2.6 53.4 (18.0) (18.0) ------1,099.5 1,640.5 373.6 2,014.1 (632.8) (632.8) ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Native Lands and Fisheries Commission

The iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission is a statutory body established under the iTaukei Lands Act and the Fisheries Act to adjudicate disputes regarding land ownership, fishing rights and customary chiefly positions.

The Commission is the custodian of various registers that are very significant to the iTaukei and is responsible for updating them as necessary. The Vola ni Kawa Bula [VKB] is the most significant of these registers. It is the official register of iTaukei landowners. Working in conjunction with the ITC Department, the Ministry is in the process of digitising the VKB to create a database that is secure and easy to organise and search. In 2016, a sum of $200,000 is allocated to continue the digitisation program which is set to complete in 2016.

The Commission also has the responsibility for confirming iTaukei land ownership boundaries, which includes the demarcation, survey and registration of un-surveyed iTaukei lands.

In the early part of the 20th Century, the then Native Lands Commission recorded the details of land ownership and land boundaries in most of Fiji. However, the work was never completed by the colonial surveyors and about 9 per cent of iTaukei land was left unrecorded, mostly in Fiji’s interior and outer islands. The Ministry is determined to complete this unfinished work. Although small amounts were done here and there, it was not until 2012 that surveyors were finally seconded from the Ministry of Lands on a full-time basis.

The process involves multiple stages. The first stage – the preliminary stage – involves the demarcation of un-surveyed iTaukei land. Government has increased the budget to $216,212 in 2016 to accelerate the work. The focus for 2016 is to continue with the work in Serua, The second stage involves the actual survey of the land, and $274,000 has been allocated for this purpose.

The Commission is also responsible for the demarcation of iTaukei village boundaries. This project is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed in 2016. A sum of $198,586 has been provided in the 2016 Budget for this exercise to complete demarcation of the villages in Lau. The plan is also to demarcate all villages that have not been demarcated due to their remoteness.

Leadership Awareness Programme has been increased to $100,000 to implement the traditional leadership curriculum in all 14 Provinces.

A sum of $100,000 is provided for Village by Laws Consultation. This is to facilitate consultations at the community level in 2016 to prepare the 14 provinces for a standardized village by-law once the village boundaries project is completed by the end of 2016. The key objective of this project is to minimize or eliminate land disputes, social problems and conflicts in villages. This will make more land available for productive and social purposes.

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Head No. 5 - MINISTRY OF iTAUKEI AFFAIRS

Programme 1 - iTaukei Affairs $000 ACTIVITY 3 - Productivity, Training and Reform

1. Established Staff ...... 269.3 387.1 0.0 387.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 8.3 12.8 0.0 12.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 15.4 10.6 0.0 10.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 51.0 19.0 70.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 3.8 11.2 (2.8) 8.4 0.0 0.0 ------296.8 472.7 16.3 488.9 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Productivity, Training and Reform

The Productivity, Training and Reform Unit is responsible for developing and conducting awareness programs about the services provided by the Ministry and the iTaukei institutions. $20,000 is provided for road shows in order to raise awareness about these services among the grassroots. It is also responsible for ensuring that the Ministry is in compliance with its statutory requirements. Four roadshows were held in 2015 and another four are planned for 2016.

A further $35,000 is provided for staff training and development.

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Head No. 6 - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,531.6 4,503.5 (180.8) 4,322.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 245.4 243.8 33.4 277.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 408.2 180.9 37.0 217.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 625.6 466.8 101.0 567.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,178.0 1,020.9 120.0 1,140.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 29.9 34.2 1.0 35.2 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 344.4 394.1 95.0 489.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 6,363.2 6,844.2 206.6 7,050.9 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 626.9 0.0 1,060.0 1,060.0 (1,060.0) (1,060.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 750.0 750.0 (750.0) (750.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 626.9 0.0 1,810.0 1,810.0 (1,810.0) (1,810.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 379.5 308.7 71.6 380.3 (162.9) (162.9) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 7,369.5 7,152.9 2,088.2 9,241.2 (1,972.9) (1,972.9) ------

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION

faithEnsuring in their the Government. safety and security of the Fijian people is one of Government’s most sacred obligations. This is something that only Government can do, and it goes to the core of people’s The Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration ensures peace and stability in Fiji by coordinating and supervising all activities and functions of Government concerned directly with national security. The Ministry is responsible for the implementation of security-related legislation and policy initiatives, managing national crises and emergencies, aerial surveillance and search-and-rescue operations.

Through the Security Forces Division, it coordinates with the Fiji Police Force and Republic of Fiji Military Forces on security matters. The Security and Assessment Divisions are responsible

Governmentfor the coordination is also responsibleof Government’s for managing intelligence and and protecting security requirements. and orderly flow of citizens and visitors in and out of the country. Fiji’s borders to ensure the legal The Department of Immigration is responsible for facilitating clearance of all inward and outward passengers, vessels and aircraft, detention and deportation, combating the trafficking of persons, determining refugee status and managing migration. The Department issues passports, visas, permits and citizenship.

The Ministry is provided with a budget of $9.2 million, an increase of $2.1 million.

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Programme 1 - Defence and National Security ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,072.2 1,450.7 (180.8) 1,269.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 162.4 156.2 33.4 189.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 97.3 97.0 37.0 134.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 71.4 69.2 29.0 98.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 419.4 288.3 20.0 308.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 24.9 29.2 0.0 29.2 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 201.5 300.0 100.0 400.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 246.9 0.0 1,060.0 1,060.0 (1,060.0) (1,060.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 186.4 113.2 66.8 180.0 (95.4) (95.4) ------2,482.3 2,503.8 1,165.4 3,669.2 (1,155.4) (1,155.4) ------

Programme 2 - Department of Immigration ACTIVITY 1 - Immigration Control $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,459.4 3,052.8 0.0 3,052.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 83.0 87.6 0.0 87.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 310.9 83.9 0.0 83.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 554.3 397.6 72.0 469.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 758.6 732.6 100.0 832.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 5.0 5.0 1.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 142.8 94.1 (5.0) 89.1 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 380.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 750.0 750.0 (750.0) (750.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 193.1 195.5 4.8 200.3 (67.5) (67.5) ------4,887.2 4,649.1 922.8 5,571.9 (817.5) (817.5) ------

Programme 1: Defence and National Security ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

security. It oversees the important responsibilities of counter terrorism, border control and Theemergency Ministry management. is responsible for formulating and implementing policies relating to the nation’s

The Ministry comprises four divisions: the Corporate Services Division, the Security Forces Division, the National Assessment Division, and the Security Division. The Ministry has been provided with a total of $3.7 million in the 2016 Budget. The Security Forces Division provides support services to the Republic of obligations that relate to search and rescue, defence and law and order. The Division also organizes the annual RemembranceFiji Military Day Parade Forces and and Fiji the Day Fiji Celebrations. Police Force $100,000 and oversees is provided Fiji’s for international each.

A further sum of $100,000 is provided for the finalization and publication of the National Security White Paper. The draft paper is currently undergoing public consultation.

Government has also allocated $1.1 million for the completion of the National War Memorial and War Museum in 2016.

The National Assessment Division provides advice to Government on matters pertaining to national intelligence. And the Security Division provides advice in regards to the review and enactment of all national security related laws and policies.

$100,000 has also been provided for operational expenses for participation in the Melanesian Spearhead Group meetings in 2016.

Programme 2: Department of Immigration ACTIVITY 1: Immigration Control:

The world is now more interconnected than ever before, with more people travelling between countries for business, work and pleasure. The Department of Immigrat the rising flow of people in and out of the country in a responsible manner, working in close ion’s main role is to manage cooperation with Fiji’s regional and international counterparts.immigratio n and citizenship and issues passports, permits and pre-entry visas. The Department also reviews applications from foreign Thenationals Department seeking asylum controls from Fiji’s persecution ports of entry, in the ir manages home countries.

The Department has been allocated a budget of $5.6 million to perform these essential services.

Government has increased the funding for the printing of Fijian Passports to $600,000. This is to ensure that there is sufficient supply. Funding for the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) Annual Maintenance Fees has been maintained at $169,072. This state-of-the-art technology allows more efficient and effective monitoring of immigrations flows. Since its introduction, the system has enhanced security and improved the waiting times at border checkpoints.

$750,000 is allocated for the integrated Passport Issuance System (PIS). The objective of the project is to purchase the hardware and software system under IBMS that will allow one platform for all processes. This will be more cost-effective and timely. The system will allow the Department to expand the Passport Issuing services to the North and West Division, where residents will no longer be required to wait for their passports application to be processed and issued from Suva office.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 7 - MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,663.4 4,120.7 189.1 4,309.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 194.2 200.0 0.0 200.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 338.0 272.5 100.0 372.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 346.1 317.3 123.0 440.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 886.5 849.9 530.0 1,379.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 28.0 55.0 0.0 55.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 3,756.1 8,437.7 988.0 9,425.7 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 9,212.3 14,253.1 1,930.1 16,183.2 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 50.7 50.7 (50.7) (50.7) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 0.0 50.7 50.7 (50.7) (50.7) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 770.8 1,481.7 (431.4) 1,050.3 (4.6) (4.6) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 9,983.1 15,734.8 1,549.4 17,284.2 (55.3) (55.3) ------

MINISTRY FOR EMPLOYMENT, PRODUCTIVTY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The Fijian Constitution guarantees every Fijian’s right to economic participation, a just minimum wage, speedy resolution of employment grievances and disputes, and fair employment practices, which include humane treatment in the workplace and proper working conditions. Government is committed to doing everything in its power to uphold these rights for workers across the country, while at the same time helping employers grow and succeed.

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations is responsible for enacting policies and programs that support these aims.

The Ministry focuses on fostering strong relations between employees and employers, creating productive workplaces, and ensuring fair working conditions. It also works to help Fijians find jobs, especially the country’s young people, and to create healthy and safe work environments for all workers. The Ministry also provides social security, injury and death compensation.

A total budget of $17.3 million is allocated to the Ministry, an increase of $1.5 million.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 7 - MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 979.4 1,239.5 (458.8) 780.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 62.2 65.6 (13.6) 52.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 151.6 148.5 5.0 153.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 87.4 100.8 0.0 100.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 569.9 475.7 400.0 875.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 823.2 4,470.2 (4,470.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 225.1 779.3 (677.6) 101.7 0.0 0.0 ------2,898.8 7,279.6 (5,215.1) 2,064.5 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The budgetary allocation for General Administration covers the funding for the Corporate Service Unit, which manages the Ministry’s financial, personnel and material needs in support of its core services.

This Activity is provided $2.1million.

$400,000 is provided for the ongoing Apprentice Scheme, which is jointly administered by Government Shipping Services and Government Printing Department. This scheme offers four-year apprenticeships in these Departments that allow the apprentices to learn technical skills to carry with them into a career. The Ministry plans to expand this scheme into other Government Departments in the future.

A new allocation of $350,000 is provided for quality management systems for the International Standards Organization. This project will lift the quality of service delivery by bringing operational management in line with international standards. Four strategic business units have been certified in 2015, and plans are to certify the remaining seven in 2016.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Labour Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,337.3 1,415.1 303.4 1,718.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 132.0 134.4 0.0 134.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 114.2 70.5 20.0 90.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 146.3 113.6 10.0 123.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 265.1 292.2 0.0 292.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 28.0 55.0 0.0 55.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,444.6 1,467.5 0.0 1,467.5 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 50.7 50.7 (50.7) (50.7) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 286.0 291.6 (109.4) 182.2 (4.6) (4.6) ------3,753.5 3,839.9 274.7 4,114.6 (55.3) (55.3) ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Labour Services

The 2016 Budget allocation is $4.1 million, an increase of $274,739. The increase is due to hiring of 12 new IT division staff to sustain the new labour market information system.

The funding in this Activity also supports the Productivity and Wages Unit, which promotes workplace productivity and establishes wage-setting criteria for the market.

It supports the formulation, analysis and provision of policy advice and enforces Fiji’s compliance with the International Labour Conventions it has ratified.

It funds the Employment Relations Call Centre, which is a one-stop-shop for enquiries about any labour and employment issues.

It funds the Mediation Services Unit, which provides an alternative conflict resolution service that is completely free of charge, enabling quick resolution of grievances for all workers.

It funds the Employment Relations Tribunal, which is a “last resort” disputes resolution mechanism which follows an established adjudication process.

It funds the Labour Compliance Unit, which is responsible for conducting employer and workplace audits; training and awareness workplace audits; and awareness for employers and workers; inspections; resolution of labour complaints and grievances; control of foreign contracts of service; and prosecution of offences under the Employment Relations Promulgation [ERP].

In 2016, the Meditation Services Unit under the ERP amendment will enlarge its scope of function to include government statutory bodies and other employers under the Essential National Industries. These employees will now have access to mediation services.

It funds the Child Labour Unit, which conducts investigations and prosecutions into child labour cases; provides public awareness about child labour laws; and ensures that issues related to child protection are properly addressed.

It also funds the Employment Relations Advisory Board, which is a national tripartite peak body of representatives of employers, workers and Government, which includes other stakeholders. The Board advises the Minister on employment-related matters, including policy advice and international labour issues. It also inquires into matters referred to it by the Minister and produces reports.

$250,000 is provided to continue the National Minimum Wage survey.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Occupational Health and Safety Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,346.7 1,466.1 0.0 1,466.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 72.1 53.5 15.0 68.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 112.5 102.9 15.0 117.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 51.4 82.0 30.0 112.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,488.3 2,500.0 2,500.0 5,000.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 259.7 410.8 66.1 476.9 0.0 0.0 ------3,330.8 4,615.3 2,626.1 7,241.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Occupational Health and Safety Services

Occupational Health and Safety [OHS] is an area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The National Occupational Health and Safety Service [NOHSS] is responsible for the promotion of safe and healthy workplaces. It comprises of four specialised units: the Training, Accreditation, Chemical and Hygiene Unit; the Risk Engineering and Capital Projects Unit; the Field Operations Unit; and the Workers’ Compensation Service.

A total of $7.2 million is provided in the 2016 Budget to fund the operation of these units.

$5.0 million is allocated for Workmen’s Compensation. The purpose of this scheme is to payment to workers employed by the State who have suffered temporary or permanent injury as a result of injuries incurred in the workplace. The funding will help clear the current backlog of 2,242 cases.

It also funds National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Board, which is a national tripartite peak body of representatives of employers, workers and Government. The Board advises the Minister on health and safety related matters, including policy advice and international labour issues as required under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 344.4 344.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 13.6 13.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 60.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 98.0 98.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 2,958.2 2,958.2 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 289.5 289.5 0.0 0.0 ------0.0 0.0 3,863.7 3,863.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4: National Employment Centre

This is a new Activity created in 2016 for the National Employment Centre [NEC].The NEC is one of Government’s most important initiatives. It helps unemployed Fijians find decent and sustained jobs, both locally and overseas, that will allow them to support themselves and their families. When Government enacted the NEC Decree 2009, it was the first time in Fiji’s history that a law had been formulated specifically to address the needs and concerns of the unemployed in Fiji. NEC focuses on providing skills training that makes unemployed persons, retirees and volunteers more competitive in both local and overseas employment markets. It also offers placement services.

A sum of $3.9 million is provided for this Activity.

In 2016, $816,150 is provided for the Foreign Employment Service [FORES]. The Service was officially launched in July 2014 as an organisation to help Fijians find employment oversees. The program has already helped Fijians find employment in the United Arab Emirates, Canada and New Zealand. A new pilot seasonal worker programme has been completed in 2015, and there is an anticipated increase in both New Zealand and Australia for seasonal work. The programme is looking to send 300 workers to New Zealand and 1,000 workers to Australia through the Australia Seasonal Work Program in 2016.

A sum of $1.4 million is provided to continue the Fiji Volunteer Scheme. Through the regional volunteer scheme, Fiji sends retired teachers to neighbouring island states that request assistance. Fiji has signed Memoranda of Understanding [MOUs] with the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu. Timor-Leste, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and PNG have also shown interest in the program.

Through the local volunteer scheme, graduate volunteer teachers are engaged with the Ministry of Education to assist with the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s community and school- based awareness and education programs. And other volunteers are engaged in scarce skill areas such as built heritage, outboard engineering, community rehabilitation assistance, and human resource management in various Ministries and Departments.

Another $742,000 is provided for the payment of the attachment allowance for NEC volunteers.

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Head No. 8 - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 11,347.4 14,160.1 (158.9) 14,001.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 3,428.2 3,966.6 0.0 3,966.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 3,327.4 2,415.0 375.0 2,790.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 9,753.0 11,270.0 35.0 11,305.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 591.4 912.5 20.0 932.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,195.8 3,344.5 762.5 4,107.1 5.3 10.7 7. Special Expenditures ...... 4,778.7 2,385.9 (88.0) 2,297.9 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 36,422.0 38,454.7 945.6 39,400.3 5.3 10.7 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 224.2 300.0 957.0 1,257.0 (957.0) (957.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 222.9 376.0 210.5 586.5 (586.5) (586.5) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 447.1 676.0 1,167.5 1,843.4 (1,543.4) (1,543.4) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,501.4 2,648.9 (923.7) 1,725.2 (138.9) (138.9) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 39,370.5 41,779.5 1,189.4 42,968.9 (1,677.0) (1,671.6) ------

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Since adopting its “Look North Policy”, Fiji has become more confident in the conduct of its foreign policy. Fiji has forged new relations with countries on all corners of the globe – in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia – and has assumed a greater voice in international forums, such as the United Nations, where it has been a strong advocate for other small island nations on issues like climate change.

Fiji’s commitment to the independent conduct of its foreign policy has enabled it to determine its own destiny. Fiji intends to be a friend to all and enemy to none. At the same time, Fiji is committed to working closely with the international community to bring about peace, justice, dignity and respect for all the world’s peoples.

Fiji is equally determined to continue to strengthen its leadership role in the region, working with its neighbours to resolve the great challenges Pacific island countries face to develop their economies and improve the lives of their peoples.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes Fijian interests in other nations and on the world stage. This includes a broad range of activities from providing consular services to Fijians living overseas to organising high-level visits to Fiji.

The Ministry develops and carries out Fiji’s foreign policy and manages Fiji’s relationships with other nations and with multi-national and sub-regional organisations like the United Nations and the Melanesian Spearhead Group. The Ministry is focused on securing the maximum benefits for Fiji from these relationships.

The Ministry maintains diplomatic relations with as many countries as possible and in co-ordination with the line ministries focuses on promoting and advancement of Fijian interests in the areas of tourism, employment opportunities, and investment and trade.

In 2015, Government hosted the ACP/EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly held in June and the PIDF Summit which was attended by the Deputy PM Thailand held in August.

A total budget of $43.0 million is allocated to the Ministry, an increase of $1.2 million.

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Head No. 8 - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,196.7 2,025.0 (208.9) 1,816.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 257.5 146.4 0.0 146.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,062.7 623.7 375.0 998.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 316.1 304.4 35.0 339.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 85.1 52.9 20.0 72.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,195.8 3,344.5 762.5 4,107.1 5.3 10.7 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,649.0 2,030.0 (300.0) 1,730.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 317.1 317.1 (317.1) (317.1) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 45.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 431.2 451.7 (140.5) 311.2 (28.5) (28.5) ------10,239.5 8,978.6 860.3 9,838.9 (340.3) (334.9) ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Borron House $000

1. Established Staff ...... 15.2 33.6 0.0 33.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 61.3 67.7 0.0 67.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1.1 3.2 0.0 3.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2.4 7.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3.6 4.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1.0 2.1 (0.8) 1.3 0.0 0.0 ------84.6 117.5 (0.8) 116.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The budget of $9.8 million for the General Administration Activity supports the operational costs of the Roving Ambassador’s Division, the Ambassador at Large Division, the Protocol and Consular Division, the Financial Services Division, the Corporate Services Division, Oceania/Asia/Russia Regional Bureau and UN/Treaties and Africa/Americas/Middle East/Europe Regional Bureau.

Government will continue to support the operations of the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Secretariat, including the organisation of the PIDF Leader’s summit in Fiji in 2016. $500,000 is provided for this purpose. A sum of $800,000 is provided to support the operations of the PIDF Secretariat.

The increase in the “travel and communications” allocation to $375,000 is mainly to meet the relocation costs of returning diplomats who will complete their three-year term in the Overseas Missions in 2016 and are expected to return home with their families.

A sum of $400,000 is provided for Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] meetings that are planned for 2016. These meetings are part of Fiji’s regional obligations.

Government is also providing $317,124 for the construction of parking facilities at the PIDF Secretariat.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Borron House

As part of its diplomatic obligations, the Ministry uses Borron House to receive and host foreign dignitaries and other VIP guests of Government.

The allocation provided under this section of the Ministry’s budget is to meet the staff costs and the other expenses for running and maintaining Borron House. A sum of $116,749 is provided in 2016 for this purpose.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 8 - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Overseas Missions

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 9,135.5 12,101.5 50.0 12,151.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 3,109.4 3,752.5 0.0 3,752.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 2,263.6 1,788.2 0.0 1,788.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 9,434.5 10,958.6 0.0 10,958.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 502.8 855.6 0.0 855.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,129.7 355.9 212.0 567.9 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 224.2 300.0 639.8 939.8 (639.8) (639.8) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 177.5 376.0 210.5 586.5 (586.5) (586.5) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,069.2 2,195.1 (782.4) 1,412.7 (110.4) (110.4) ------29,046.4 32,683.4 330.0 33,013.3 (1,336.7) (1,336.7) ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Overseas Missions: 8-1-3

Fiji’s Overseas Missions are central to the Ministry’s role of promoting Fijian interests abroad and developing important partnerships that benefit the nation.

The funding provided under this part of the Ministry’s budget covers the salaries and allowances of the diplomats and staff working at Fiji’s Overseas Missions, as well as the other costs of running the Missions.

Fiji has 19 Missions abroad with a total of 62 Fijian staff members and 64 locally engaged staff members. There are also Consular Missions in Sydney and in Shanghai, and Honorary Consuls in a number of other countries important to Fiji’s national interest.

In 2016, the Ministry will relocate Fiji’s diplomatic mission in the African Continent from Pretoria in the Republic of South Africa to Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This relocation will lead to more opportunities in the areas of trade, tourism and investment in the African continent. In addition, major institutional bodies such as AU, NEPADS, EAC, ECOWAS, SADC, ECCAS, and APF etc are based in Addis Ababa.

The total budget for Fijian Missions in 2016 is $33.0 million. This funds the day-to-day costs of running Fiji’s Overseas Missions.

Under the capital budget, $300,000 is given for the general refurbishment of Fiji’s Overseas Missions. $555,749 is provided specifically for the expansion and upgrade works at the Mission in Abu Dhabi. $586,456 is allocated for the purchase of vehicles for the High Commission in London, Embassy in Seoul, Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Embassy in Brussels. $84,100 is also provided for the relocation of Fiji House in Japan to house the Embassy in an earthquake certified building.

$50,000 is provided for child care assistance for the diplomats.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 9 - OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,940.5 3,307.8 101.8 3,409.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 34.4 33.0 5.0 38.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 91.1 136.5 0.0 136.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 103.0 116.2 0.0 116.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 367.1 387.1 69.0 456.1 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1.7 6.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 3,537.9 3,986.6 175.8 4,162.3 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 75.7 96.0 (32.2) 63.8 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 3,613.6 4,082.6 143.6 4,226.1 0.0 0.0 ------

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

The Office of the Auditor General is an independent public office established and mandated by the Fijian Constitution to inspect, audit and report on the public accounts, property and transactions of the state.

The Audit Act 1998, the Audit Amendment Act 2006 and the subsidiary legislations of individual entities further provides the mandate for the Auditor General to carry out audits. Annual audits are performed across the various state entities, ministries, departments and the whole of Government accounts and finances, statuary authorities, Government commercial companies, commercial statutory authorities, provincial councils, municipal councils and for special purposes. In addition, performance, environment and information technology audits across various Government entities based on risk assessments are carried out.

Through its annual budget, Government disperses the money it raises in taxes to its Ministries and Departments for specific purposes that support its overall policy agenda. The Auditor General assesses whether or not it is being used for the purpose it was intended and if proper procedures had been followed.

In order to best serve the people of Fiji, the Prime Minister and his Government need to know if taxpayer money is being used effectively. And they need to be alerted to signs of waste, inefficiency, misuse or corruption by those who are entrusted with the funds. The reports of the Auditor General provide this important information, which allows Government to continue to improve its service to the Fijian people. The reports also introduce a high level of transparency into the way that Government runs. The powers and functions of the Auditor General are set out in the Fijian Constitution, the Audit Act and other legislation.

The Office of the Auditor General is allocated a sum of $4.2 million in the 2016 Budget to carry out its important function in the transparent running of Government, an increase of $143,556.

An additional $101,756 is provided for the salary upgrade for audit officers.

A sum of $69,000 is provided for the TeamMate software license. This software will assist the Office in the efficient and timely delivery of audit services.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Head No. 10 - FIJIAN ELECTIONS OFFICE

Programme 1 - Electoral Reform ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,228.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 67.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 104.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 82.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 151.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 7,089.1 (700.5) 6,388.6 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 8,685.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 10,319.5 7,089.1 (700.5) 6,388.6 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,262.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 11,582.3 7,089.1 (700.5) 6,388.6 0.0 0.0 ------

THE FIJIAN ELECTIONS OFFICE

The primary role of the Fijian Elections Office [FEO] is to ensure the consolidation of democracy in Fiji. It prepares for and conducts national elections for Parliament, which occur every three-and-a- half to four years. It is also responsible for conducting elections for trade unions and their branches.

Unlike in the past, the FEO is now a permanent office that will keep a full staff year round. This will enable it to offer career paths to its employees, conduct various elections around the country and develop local expertise so that Fiji will no longer have to rely so heavily on foreign experts.

The FEO is provided with a budget of $6.4 million in 2016. This will ensure that the Office is able to operate at the necessary level in order to provide ongoing training to its staff, conduct Trade Union and other elections and continuously seek to improve Fijian electoral procedures.

The FEO will continue with the Electronic Voter Registration [EVR] exercise to register potential voters each year. 7,102 people were registered in the first ten months of 2015.

Furthermore, community awareness about voter registration and voting will continue in 2016 in order to inform Fijians – especially those turning 18 – about the importance of voting.

FEO also sends delegations to other countries to observe their election management practices and bodies to adopt international best practices and build the capacity of FEO staff. In 2015, FEO delegations went to Sri Lanka and Korea and plans are in place to visit India in 2016.

FEO will expand capacity building initiatives through the Fijian Electoral Education Centre on election operations for FEO staff, stakeholders and regional participants. .

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY

SUMMARY OF TOTAL $000 EXPENDITURE

1. Established Staff ...... 18,457.8 21,346.2 4,037.3 25,383.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,030.9 998.5 59.0 1,057.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,391.5 1,303.6 72.5 1,376.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 950.7 821.0 120.0 941.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 590.0 707.2 274.4 981.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,038.2 1,201.0 184.0 1,385.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 23,459.1 26,380.5 4,747.2 31,127.7 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 3,091.6 11,650.0 (450.0) 11,200.0 (11,200.0) (11,200.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 689.6 0.0 238.0 238.0 (238.0) (238.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 3,781.2 11,650.0 (212.0) 11,438.0 (11,438.0) (11,438.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 985.0 2,352.3 (901.5) 1,450.8 (1,029.4) (1,029.4) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 28,225.3 40,382.8 3,633.7 44,016.5 (12,467.4) (12,467.4) ------

JUDICIARY

An independent judiciary is one of the cornerstones of democracy. The people must know that justice is delivered impartially and that all are equal before the law.

The law must be the same for everyone, regardless of political position, wealth, fame or social standing. An independent budget allocation managed by the judiciary itself helps ensure that independence.

The budget for the judiciary funds the salaries of judges, magistrates and the professional staff members who manage the court calendars and assist the judges.

It provides for the proper maintenance and management of the court’s facilities. It allows the judges to research legislative history, case law and legal precedent so that they can be fully informed on any matter before them. It also allows judges to meet and attend conferences that keep them up to date on legal matters.

The Judicial Services Commission in 2013 revised the salaries of all judicial offices which is now addressed in the 2016 budget allocation. These salary upgrades are a part of Government’s effort to attract more talent into the judiciary following the increased post-admission qualifications in the Constitution.

A total budget of $44.0 million is provided to the Judiciary, an increase of $3.6 million.

The 2016 Budget includes the upgrade of the existing court facilities to enhance the quality of judicial services in Fiji. It also includes the extension of Lautoka High Court to address the backlog and rising number of court cases in the Western Division.

This budget will also cater for the upgrade of rural and small town court facilities. The improved facilities will improve access to justice for Fijians living rural and remote areas and ensure that cases are heard in an appropriate and dignified manner.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,171.5 2,514.3 40.0 2,554.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 277.0 284.5 59.0 343.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 475.1 300.0 42.5 342.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 321.1 263.9 120.0 383.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 132.6 185.6 144.4 330.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,038.2 1,201.0 184.0 1,385.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,864.6 11,650.0 (450.0) 11,200.0 (11,200.0) (11,200.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 610.0 0.0 238.0 238.0 (238.0) (238.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 598.2 2,040.1 (791.0) 1,249.1 (1,029.4) (1,029.4) ------7,488.2 18,442.5 (413.1) 18,029.3 (12,467.4) (12,467.4) ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration provides the support services that allow the Judiciary to operate efficiently and effectively. In doing so, it is responsible for managing the Department’s human resources, which includes recruitment, appointment, disciplinary action and development.

Government is providing a budget of $18.0 million under this Activity. This includes $200,000 for the expenses of the Legal Practitioners Unit, which is the regulator of the legal practice in Fiji. This funding will assist the Unit to deal with the complaints against legal practitioners and initiate disciplinary action when appropriate. This also includes $200,000 to expand the operations of the Fine Enforcement Unit to the Western and Northern Division.

An allocation of $100,000 will cater for the expenses of the Arbitration Court, established under the Employment Relations Act No. 4 of 2015. The Arbitration Court will hear and determine all trade disputes of the essential services in Fiji.

The funding for Island Court Sittings has been increased to $450,000. This reflects Government’s commitment to people living in isolated parts of Fiji and their ability to access the courts without having to travel to major centres.

Government has allocated $200,000 to the Taxation Tribunal to provide the speedy resolution of tax- related disputes. This budget will also cover appeals against the decisions of the Tribunal as well as the expenses of the Liquor Tribunal and Land Transport Appeals Tribunal.

A total of $11.4 million has been provided in the capital budget to bolster the court system and enhance the quality of judicial services in Fiji. In 2016, $7.0 million is provided for the extension of Lautoka High Court to provide better judicial services to the people of the Western Division. The extension will give the Court the space to adequately house the facilities it needs to manage the rising caseload in Lautoka. Most importantly, additional court rooms will allow more Judges to tackle the backlog of civil, family and criminal cases that currently exists and ensure speedier trials in the future. This project is expected to be completed in 2017.

A further sum of $2.5 million is budgeted to upgrade the existing court complexes.

$500,000 has been provided to relocate the Ba Magistrates Court to higher ground and improved premises. The court’s current location beside the Ba River makes it prone to flooding. In 2012, three floods caused significant damage to the Courthouse, including its files and records, causing the court to have to re-hear a number of cases. The relocation will put an end to this problem and significantly improve the judicial services for the Fijians living in the surrounding area.

Government has allocated $500,000 for the construction of the new Nasinu Court House to address congestion and lack of space in the current facility.

A sum of $500,000 is provided for the upgrade of rural and small town court facilities. The Department plans to upgrade the Nabouwalu, Taveuni, and Tavua court facilities in 2016. The new facilities will improve access to justice for Fijians living in these areas and ensure that cases are heard in an appropriate and dignified manner.

$200,000 is provided for the renovation of the current residence of the Honourable Chief Justice.

The capital purchases programme for 2016 include the upgrade of a sound recording system ($20,000), ICT upgrades to improve the networking for the Taveuni, Vunidawa, Korovou, Savusavu, Levuka and Ba Court Houses ($118,000), and the purchase of equipment and furniture ($100,000).

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - High Court $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,988.1 7,447.3 986.2 8,433.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 208.7 212.4 0.0 212.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 186.4 173.2 30.0 203.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 181.2 101.1 0.0 101.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 270.9 258.7 115.0 373.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,183.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 79.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 232.3 79.9 (18.9) 61.0 0.0 0.0 ------7,331.0 8,272.6 1,112.3 9,384.9 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: High Court

The High Court of Fiji has original jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil or criminal proceedings under any law.

The High Court also has original jurisdiction in any matter related to the interpretation of the Constitution. It also may hear appeals of judgments from the Magistrates’ Courts.

The High Court Registry is responsible for managing the Court’s administrative issues, which includes keeping the Court files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Court, providing for the safekeeping of Court records and managing all other aspects of the Court’s proceedings and appeals.

An increased budget of $9.4 million is provided to enable the High Court to carry out its operations.

The Judges’ salaries have been increased to account for the judicial services review of salaries in 2013.

67 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Magistrates Courts $000

1. Established Staff ...... 6,767.8 6,787.0 2,406.0 9,193.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 446.8 351.3 0.0 351.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 209.4 171.0 0.0 171.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 138.8 96.0 0.0 96.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 151.3 205.4 0.0 205.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 43.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 68.8 70.9 (28.4) 42.5 0.0 0.0 ------7,826.1 7,681.5 2,377.6 10,059.2 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4 - Fiji Court of Appeal $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,250.0 1,099.1 296.7 1,395.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 299.3 322.1 0.0 322.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 34.7 35.0 0.0 35.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4.9 5.0 15.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 24.4 54.3 (20.4) 33.9 0.0 0.0 ------1,613.3 1,515.4 291.3 1,806.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Magistrates Court

The Magistrates Court of Fiji is described as the Court of “first instance”, which means that most civil and criminal cases are first heard in a Magistrate’s Court.

Magistrates Courts handle civil, criminal, traffic, inquest and juvenile cases. The Courts also processes applications for domestic violence restraining orders, which is a significant tool for combating violence against women.

In civil proceedings, the Magistrates Courts has jurisdiction to hear all contract and tort claims below $50,000, as well as proceedings between landlord and tenant where the annual rent of the property in question does not exceed $5,000. In criminal proceedings, the Magistrates’ Courts have the powers and jurisdiction conferred on them by the Crimes Decree and Criminal Procedure Decree 2009.

In some districts, the Magistrates Courts also handle Family Court cases in the General Registry – with one staff member being designated as the Family Court clerk – to help expedite the process.

The Magistrates Courts Registries are responsible for managing the Courts’ administrative issues, which includes keeping the Courts’ files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Courts, providing for the safekeeping of Courts’ records and managing all other aspects of the Courts’ proceedings and appeals.

A sum of $10.1 million is provided for the operations of the Magistrates Courts, an increase of $2.4 million. The increase is attributed to increases in the Magistrates’ salary and the hiring of 13 additional staff.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4: Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal is Fiji’s appellate court, giving it the jurisdiction to hear appeals of all judgments from the High Court, including the Family Division.

The Court may also review the High Court’s interpretation of the Fijian Constitution by way of appeal.

The Court of Appeal Registry is responsible for managing the Court’s administrative issues, which includes keeping the Court files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Court, providing for the safekeeping of Court records and managing all other aspects of the Court’s proceedings.

In 2016, a budget of $1.8 million has been provided to fund the operations of the Court of Appeal. This is an increase of $291,313 over the 2015 allocation. The increase is attributed to the raising of judges’ salaries.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5 - Small Claims Tribunal $000

1. Established Staff ...... 888.8 809.9 28.2 838.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 25.1 43.3 0.0 43.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 39.4 40.9 0.0 40.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 11.4 12.6 (5.0) 7.6 0.0 0.0 ------964.7 906.7 23.2 929.9 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 6 - Supreme Court $000

1. Established Staff ...... 253.5 400.0 0.0 400.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 12.5 13.8 0.0 13.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 138.0 220.0 0.0 220.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3.4 3.6 0.0 3.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 11.0 33.5 (13.4) 20.1 0.0 0.0 ------418.4 670.9 (13.4) 657.5 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5: Small Claims Tribunal

Since 2012, the Small Claims Tribunal network has expanded the country giving more Fijians access to a service that only used to be available in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa.

The Tribunals provide a quick and inexpensive forum for the resolution of private disputes that do not involve large amounts of money. A Small Claims Tribunal deals with any claim that does not exceed $5,000. The large portion of the cases have to do with debt recovery, service charges, damage to property, consumer claims against suppliers and work orders. The Tribunal is presided over by a Referee or by the Resident Magistrate.

The Small Claims Registry is responsible for managing the Court’s administrative issues, which includes keeping the Court files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Court, providing for the safekeeping of Court records and managing all other aspects of the Court’s proceedings.

The Small Claims Tribunal is provided with a budget of $929,902 to carry out its operations.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 6: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is Fiji’s court of final appeal. It has jurisdiction to hear and determine appeals from the Court of Appeal.

The Court has the ability to choose whether or not to hear an appeal and its decisions are binding on all other Courts in Fiji. The Court also has original jurisdiction to hear and determine constitutional questions referred to it by Cabinet.

The Supreme Court Registry is responsible for managing the Court’s administrative issues, which includes keeping the Court files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Court, providing for the safekeeping of Court records and managing all other aspects of the Court’s proceedings.

A budget of $657,507 has been provided to fund the operations of the Supreme Court.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 7 - Family Law Court $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,965.0 1,832.2 280.2 2,112.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 58.9 61.4 0.0 61.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 45.4 48.5 0.0 48.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 216.7 223.8 0.0 223.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 32.1 40.8 (16.3) 24.5 0.0 0.0 ------2,318.1 2,206.7 263.9 2,470.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 8 - Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal $000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 254.8 0.0 254.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 50.4 0.0 50.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 38.2 0.0 38.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 21.0 0.0 21.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 10.4 (4.2) 6.2 0.0 0.0 ------0.0 384.8 (4.2) 380.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 7: Family Court

Family Court is designed to resolve the most complex legal family disputes, which include divorce, property of a marriage or defacto relationship, matters relating to children, maintenance, adoptions and surrogacy.

Under the Family Law Act, a person may institute proceedings in either the Family Division of the High Court, or in the Family Division of the Magistrates Court.

The Family Court Registry is responsible for managing the Court’s administrative issues, which includes keeping the Court files, collecting and accounting for all fees received by the Court, providing for the safekeeping of Court records and managing all other aspects of the Court’s proceedings.

A budget of $2.5 million has been provided to fund the operations of the Family Law Court.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 8: Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal

The Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal [PSDT] has the power to hear and determine a disciplinary case in the Public Service is vested in the PSDT. Any of its decision shall be subject to review by the High Court. In carrying out its functions, the Tribunal shall be independent and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority, except by a court of law or as otherwise prescribed by written law.

PSDT is allocated a budget of $380,647 in 2016.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 11 - JUDICIARY

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration $000 ACTIVITY 9 - Agriculture Tribunal

1. Established Staff ...... 173.1 201.6 0.0 201.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 26.9 24.6 0.0 24.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 13.0 15.6 0.0 15.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 15.3 18.5 0.0 18.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 30.3 31.5 0.0 31.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 6.8 9.8 (3.9) 5.9 0.0 0.0 ------265.4 301.7 (3.9) 297.8 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 9: Agriculture Tribunal

The Agricultural Tribunal is established under the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Act [ALTA] to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants of agricultural land in Fiji. ALTA is the Act that regulates relationships between landlord and tenants of agricultural land. The Tribunal has sittings in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa.

The Agriculture Tribunal is allocated a budget of $297,773 in 2016.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 12 - PARLIAMENT

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 986.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 246.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 126.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 177.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 425.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 8,888.2 962.6 9,850.9 (974.0) (974.0) 7. Special Expenditures ...... 187.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 2,150.6 8,888.2 962.6 9,850.9 (974.0) (974.0) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 2,376.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 90.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 2,467.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 490.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 5,108.3 8,888.2 962.644 9,850.9 (974.0) (974.0) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 6,373.8 (112.1) 6,261.7 0.0 0.0

PARLIAMENT

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The primary function of the Parliament is provided for under Section 46(1) of the Fijian Constitution, which states that, “the authority and power to make laws for the State is vested in Parliament consisting of the Members of Parliament and the President and is exercised through the enactment of Bills passed by Parliament and assented to by the President”. It also is responsible for deciding how Government funds should be spent and for overseeing the operations of the Government.

The Parliament’s budget ensures that the people’s elected representatives have the resources necessary to carry out their responsibilities. The budget includes the maintenance of the Parliament building, salaries for Members of Parliament other than Ministers, staff, sitting allowance for members of various standing and select committee, and administration of Parliament’s activities

As a Constitutional office, the Parliament’s budget is reflected as a one-line item and this will be administered by the Secretary General to Parliament.

The total budget for Parliament in 2016 is $9.9million, an increase of $962,644.

In addition, DFAT is providing $6.3 million Aid-in-Kind assistance to the Parliament and other Government institutions in 2016. This programme is still in design phase.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 13 - INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS

Fiji’s independent commissions directly serve the people in specialised areas where objective and non-political judgment is required. These commissions apply the law independently, and are valuable tools for transparent and accountable governance. They share the larger purpose of defending the dignity of the individual in society, keeping institutions and the people who serve the public accountable and serving as a constant reminder that Government serves the people.

A sum of $15.9 million is provided to fund the operations of the five Independent Commissions: the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, the Accountability and Transparency Commission, the Freedom of Information Commission, Public Service Commission and the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 14 - OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,463.9 3,284.3 114.2 3,398.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 182.1 163.5 24.5 188.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 238.5 249.9 (5.0) 244.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 327.8 337.2 0.0 337.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 900.7 1,264.5 300.5 1,565.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 117.8 120.0 0.0 120.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 4,230.7 5,419.4 434.3 5,853.6 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 258.6 295.7 (91.7) 204.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 4,489.3 5,715.1 342.6 6,057.6 0.0 0.0 ------

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is an independent office established by the

Fijian Constitution. The Director of Public Prosecutions [DPP] is responsible for instituting and conducting criminal proceedings in Fiji. The Office does not conduct criminal investigations. In most cases the investigation is done by the Fiji Police Force, which then presents the DPP with a brief containing the evidence it has collected.

Before launching a prosecution, the DPP examines the evidence to determine if there is a reasonable chance of conviction and if a prosecution is in the public interest. Should the DPP be satisfied on both counts, the DPP then launches criminal proceedings.

The Office prosecutes all criminal trials before the High Court, as well as criminal appeals before the Court of Appeal and the High Court. The Office also takes over cases of special difficulty or those relating to the public interest in the Magistrates' Courts.

The Director has the right to take over criminal proceedings that have been instituted by another person or authority and to discontinue, at any stage before judgement is delivered, criminal proceedings, except for those instituted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

The Office has been allocated $6.1 million, an increase of $342,554.

An additional $109,221 is provided for the additional salary adjustments to incentivise the retention of legal staff.

In 2016, Government will continue to provide $20,000 to the Office’s General Crimes Division, $80,000 to the Serious Fraud Division and $20,000 to the Child Protection Division. This funding is used for training, travel to conferences, public awareness and other relevant activities that pertain to each Division’s area of responsibility.

Government will also continue to provide funding for the engagement of Queens Counsels from overseas to appear on behalf of the State for high profile cases. $750,000 is allocated for this purpose. $350,000 is budgeted for court witnesses’ expenses, which include travel, both local and international and accommodation and meals for when they are attending court cases.

A further sum of $160,000 is provided for the annual maintenance fees for the Office’s Criminal Advocacy Support and Enquiry System [CASES]. This software allows the Office’s lawyers to track and manage their cases. The system can be updated quickly to reflect progress on a case and changes in office policy and procedures. $7,500 is also provided for the Office’s campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking and another $12,500 is provided for the Champion of Justice campaign.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 15 - MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Programme 1 - Justice ACTIVITY 1 - Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,880.3 1,979.6 622.3 2,601.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 134.7 147.5 0.0 147.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 138.2 230.4 27.6 258.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 490.6 586.0 30.0 616.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 178.6 179.5 0.0 179.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 11.5 11.5 0.0 11.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 332.1 996.7 (646.7) 350.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 3,166.1 4,131.2 33.2 4,164.4 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 28.7 300.0 100.0 400.0 (400.0) (400.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 556.0 0.0 140.0 140.0 (140.0) (140.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 584.6 300.0 240.0 540.0 (540.0) (540.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 238.9 343.9 (169.0) 174.9 (48.6) (48.6) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 3,989.6 4,775.1 104.2 4,879.3 (588.6) (588.6) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 0.0 2,700.0 2,700.0 0.0 0.0

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Programme 1: Justice ACTIVITY 1: Administration

Maintaining thorough records about the people and businesses living and operating within Fiji is an essential function of Government that allows it to improve the services it offers. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the efficient and professional administration of the legal registries under its portfolio.

Within the Ministry of Justice, the Office of the Administrator General is responsible for the registration of companies, credit unions, business names, friendly societies and newspapers and the execution of bankruptcy and liquidation of companies. The Office of the Registrar General is responsible for the registration of births, deaths and marriages and the issuance of marriage licences. The Registrar of Titles Office is responsible for the registration of land titles, deeds, charitable trusts and religious bodies. The Office of the Official Receiver is responsible for the proper administration in solvency of the Bankruptcy and Companies Act and the execution of court orders.

The Ministry is also responsible for the Administration of the Justice of the Peace, which provides notary services for official documents.

The Ministry deals specifically with the registration of land titles, births, deaths, marriages, companies, business names, credit unions, moneylenders, bankruptcies and wound-up companies.

A total of $4.9 million has been allocated to the Ministry in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $104,227.

The Ministry’s Established Staff budget has increased by $622,345. This is due to the regularization of 36 projects positions into line positions to support the registry offices and the digitization of records.

The Ministry of Justice is making a major effort to bring its services closer to the people, make its processes and systems more user-friendly and develop a more effective and efficient record management system. A sum of $200,000 is allocated to establish new Births, Deaths and Marriages offices around the country.

Another $200,000 is allocated to continue the refurbishment of the Ministry’s Headquarters at Suvavou House.

Government is providing for the purchase of office equipment and furniture ($50,000) and a queue management system ticketing machine ($90,000) to improve service delivery.

Government has allocated $200,000 for the Consumer Tribunal. The tribunal is an adjudicating body that provides an avenue for hearing and determining consumer disputes.

The Ministry is also working with the Department of ITC Services to digitise the records of the Registrar General, Registrar of Titles and Registrar of Companies (see Head 16).

A sum of $2.7 million is provided as Aid-in-Kind assistance from the European Union [EU] under its 11th European Development Funding [EDF] to support the justice sector.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 15 - MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Programme 2 - Fiji Corrections Service

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 16,356.4 21,599.3 0.0 21,599.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 31.0 34.7 0.0 34.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 510.3 440.7 50.0 490.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,908.1 1,663.5 129.5 1,793.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3,768.5 3,188.9 96.5 3,285.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 11.2 46.3 0.0 46.3 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 418.5 500.0 105.7 605.7 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 23,003.9 27,473.3 381.7 27,854.9 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 3,957.9 7,619.2 1,820.9 9,440.0 (4,270.0) (7,690.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 2,683.9 820.0 (160.0) 660.0 (660.0) (660.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 6,641.8 8,439.2 1,660.9 10,100.0 (4,930.0) (8,350.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,890.4 2,134.9 (670.2) 1,464.7 (443.7) (751.5) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 31,536.0 38,047.3 1,372.3 39,419.6 (5,373.7) (9,101.5) ------

FIJI CORRECTIONS SERVICES

Fiji’s corrections institutions need to be equal to the task of not only keeping the public safe, but of maintaining humane conditions and ensuring the proper rehabilitation of all inmates to encourage successful re-integration into society.

Government is committed to increasing the security of Fijian corrections institutions to assure that dangerous convicts remain in custody once they are sentenced. Government also has an obligation to uphold international standards and best practices in the way it treats those who have fallen ill of the law. One of its main responsibilities is to reduce overcrowding in correction centres to ensure that all inmates’ human dignity remains intact.

The Fiji Corrections Services [FCS] is committed to enhancing the quality of custodial care, improving the effectiveness of inmates’ rehabilitation programs and modernising its $39.4service. million

FSC is provided in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $1.4 million.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 15 - MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Programme 2 - Fiji Corrections Service ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,868.0 6,453.9 0.0 6,453.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 12.6 11.6 0.0 11.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 196.2 140.0 40.0 180.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,385.6 1,144.0 113.0 1,257.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 121.1 114.0 10.0 124.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 105.7 105.7 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 3,957.9 7,619.2 1,820.9 9,440.0 (4,270.0) (7,690.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 2,683.9 820.0 (160.0) 660.0 (660.0) (660.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,235.7 1,475.6 (416.6) 1,059.0 (443.7) (751.5) ------13,460.9 17,778.1 1,512.9 19,291.0 (5,373.7) (9,101.5) ------

Programme 2 - Fiji Corrections Service ACTIVITY 2 - Penal Institutions $000

1. Established Staff ...... 12,488.4 15,145.4 0.0 15,145.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 18.4 23.1 0.0 23.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 314.1 300.7 10.0 310.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 522.4 519.5 16.5 536.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3,647.4 3,074.9 86.5 3,161.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 11.2 46.3 0.0 46.3 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 418.5 500.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 654.7 659.3 (253.6) 405.7 0.0 0.0 ------18,075.1 20,269.2 (140.6) 20,128.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2: Fiji Corrections Services ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

A sum of $19.3 million is provided for the FCS’s General Administration, an increase of $1.5 million.. This increase is largely to due to capital expenditures.

$500,000 each is provided for the upgrade and maintenance of staff quarters and institutional buildings across Fiji. A further sum of $500,000 is allocated for the repair and maintenance of institutional infrastructure.

$4.5 million is allocated for Phase II of the construction of the Lautoka Remand Centre. A sum of $1.8 million is also provided for Phase II of the construction of the new women’s corrections facility in Lautoka. An additional $200,000 is provided for the construction of a garage. This will be used for the department vehicle fleet, in particular the Specialized Vehicles bought in 2014. The garage will include an office, car wash bays, fuel bays and a mechanical ramp for vehicle servicing.

$470,000 is provided for the construction of boundary fences at Nasinu, Lautoka and Labasa Corrections Centres.

Government has continued funding support to FCS to invest in technology that will help officers maintain security and order; $400,000 for a new telecommunication and CCTV network; $250,000 for the purchase of radio equipment; and $170,000 for the installation of both a Local Area Network [LAN] and a Wide Area Network [WAN].

$500,000 has been provided for the electrical upgrade works at FCS’s staff quarters.

Government is funding the stand by arrangement for rapid deployment to peace-keeping missions at $105,650. This is to ensure that FCS is ready at all times to heed the call from the United Nations.

$200,000 has also been allocated for the maintenance of the burial grounds, which is also the responsibility of FCS. This includes: Old Suva, New Extensions, Chinese, Vatuwaqa, Nasinu, Draiba, Vaturekuka, Tavakubu and Balawa.

Programme 2: Fiji Corrections Services ACTIVITY 2: Penal Institutions

A sum of $20.1 million is provided to support Fiji’s penal institutions.

Rehabilitation forms a very important part of FCS’s work. Not only is the FCS responsible for the humane treatment of inmates, it is equally responsible for preparing inmates for their release so that they are able to successfully reintegrate as productive members of society.

Government will continue to support the FCS’s rehabilitation programs, which include its therapeutic and up-skilling/training programs. A sum of $200,000 is allocated for this program.

An additional $200,000 is provided for the FCS’s flagship Yellow Ribbon Program, which creates public awareness about how communities can help successfully reintegrate inmates into society. An allocation of $100,000 is provided for the Poverty Alleviation Program. Under this program, individuals on release are helped to set up their own small businesses with in-kind support up to $1,000.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 16 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,123.2 4,828.1 44.0 4,872.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 175.5 202.7 (13.9) 188.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,794.4 1,860.3 24.4 1,884.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,237.0 2,379.5 10.0 2,389.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,974.3 5,673.7 (498.9) 5,174.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 856.1 1,348.7 (51.1) 1,297.6 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,008.5 4,400.0 480.0 4,880.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 12,169.0 20,693.0 (5.5) 20,687.5 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 60.6 50.0 0.0 50.0 (50.0) (50.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 1,033.2 8,527.5 (4,782.9) 3,744.6 (1,094.6) (1,094.6) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 1,000.0 (700.0) 300.0 (300.0) (300.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 1,093.9 9,577.5 (5,482.9) 4,094.6 (1,444.6) (1,444.6) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,394.1 3,433.7 (1,802.6) 1,631.1 (103.0) (103.0) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 14,657.0 33,704.2 (7,291.0) 26,413.2 (1,547.6) (1,547.6) ------

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

Modern technology can create many opportunities for media, businesses, education, health and finance. It provides access to a world of information and helps keep families and communities, often separated by vast distances, connected. Government is committed to spreading the benefits of technology to all Fijians – to bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban, the rich and the poor. The benefits of technological advances should be equally accessible to all Fijians and not just the elite. In pursuit of this goal, the Ministry of Communication is responsible for providing coordination, support and leadership on all matters of policy, law, regulation and strategy for the Information, Communication and Technology [ICT] sector. The Ministry comprises the following Departments: Information, Communication and Information Technology and Computing Services. A total Budget of $26.4 million is provided to fund the operations of these three Departments.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 16 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

Programme 1 - Information ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 422.8 333.5 967.9 1,301.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 123.6 153.6 (13.9) 139.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 99.7 83.2 84.8 168.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 122.2 133.3 9.0 142.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 101.8 195.7 639.9 835.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 16.3 17.0 0.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 46.7 61.8 41.3 103.1 0.0 0.0 ------933.1 978.1 1,729.0 2,707.1 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Information ACTIVITY 3 - News/Publications $000

1. Established Staff ...... 814.1 952.9 (952.9) 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Suppliers...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 49.4 72.8 (72.8) 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 519.6 660.9 (660.9) 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 56.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 80.7 110.1 (110.1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------1,520.5 1,796.6 (1,796.6) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1: Department of Information ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Department of Information is the central agency within the Fijian Government responsible for informing Fijians about Government’s policies, programs and plans. The Department engages with local and foreign media agencies and news outlets on behalf of Government. The Department disseminates information by producing television and radio programs, publishing a bi-weekly newspaper, managing the Government website and social media accounts and issuing news releases about important Government initiatives. The Department is also the link between Government and the media, making sure reporters have the information they need to cover Government activities. The Department is responsible for providing daily media monitoring reports to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers. It also publishes the bi-monthly Fiji Focus newspaper, in three languages, to allow rural and maritime-based audiences to have access to the latest news and updates from Government. The same goal is achieved through the production of the Navrashtra and Voqa Ni Davui radio stations, which are produced in- house and aired by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. It also plays a very important role during natural disasters by providing timely and accurate updates to the media and the public. The Department of Information comprises five Units: News, Policy, Research, Radio, and Film and Television. Government is allocating $2.7 million for this Activity, an increase of $1.7 million .The increase is due to the transfer of the News/Publications Activity from 16-1-3.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 16 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION

Programme 3 - Department of Communication ACTIVITY 1 - Communication $000

1. Established Staff ...... 192.6 321.9 28.9 350.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 15.4 17.0 0.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 82.9 102.3 0.0 102.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 21.6 61.2 0.0 61.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 21.7 34.5 0.0 34.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 839.8 1,331.7 (51.1) 1,280.6 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …194.1 2,400.0 480.0 2,880.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 85.0 389.7 (112.7) 277.0 0.0 0.0 ------1,453.2 4,658.3 345.1 5,003.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3: Department of Communication ACTIVITY 1: Communication

Government has initiated some fundamental reforms in the Information and Communications Technology sector, and introduced laws that have paved the way for more competition, greater transparency and improved products and services to the Fijian people. In recent times, Fiji has seen the liberalisation of the telecommunications market, which has driven up access to mobile services and made mobile connectivity affordable; strong growth in mobile-broadband penetration; the extension of 3G coverage to 95 per cent and 4G Coverage to 65 per cent of the country within two years of licensing 4G spectrum; the development of Fiji’s – and the Pacific’s – broadband infrastructure, through recent connectivity of the Sothern Cross Cable to Vanuatu and Samoa; and rising access to the Internet through Government’s Telecentre initiative, which has surpassed 150,000 users since the programme was first launched.

Led by Government’s vision, the Department of Communications is at the forefront of these reforms. Its mission is to provide efficient, competitive, cost-effective and accessible telecommunication and postal services to all Fijians. The Department also works closely with the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji in ensuring that proper monitoring, compliance and regulatory oversight of the sector is maintained. In the 2016 Budget, the Department is provided $5.0 million.

The allocation for the Implementation Digital has been maintained at $2.0 million. The service is already live in Suva and the DTV coverage will be extending to the west soon, with National rollout to be completed by mid-2017. The subsidy for the purchase of Set Top Boxes for socio economically disadvantaged households will be in place before the end of 2015, and will continue in 2016.

$200,000 has also been allocated for the continued improvements in the carrying of spectrum audit and to complete the creations of the master spectrum register. This is essential for the responsible management of this important national resource.

The Department will continue to improve access to Internet and mobile services in rural and maritime communities by continuing with Government’s Community Telecentre Program and also by launching the Universal Service Access Program, through which service providers will be given subsidies to provide services in areas that are not commercially viable. The number of telecentres in 2016 is set to increase by four, to ensure even more Fijians have access to free ICT services. The Department has recently also declared a number of areas as Universal Service Access Areas and aims to expand services to communities within the severely disadvantaged areas of Lomaiviti, Cakadrove, Kadavu and Lau Group in 2016.

Government has also allocated $200,000 to the Department to host high level ICT meetings in Fiji in 2016. This will reaffirm of position as the regional communications hub of the South Pacific as well as allow the sector to demonstrate the significant advancements made in the ICT sector to the region and rest of the world.

The art industry both film and print have excellent potential for growth and can bring multitier effects to the economy. Government, in the recognition of this, is providing a sum of $350,000 to support local movie producers and writers. This assistance will lead to an increase in job creation, small business and more importantly harness local talent and lead to local development of writers and film makers.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Programme 4 - Technical and Support Services ACTIVITY 1 - Information Technology and Computing Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,693.6 3,219.8 0.0 3,219.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 36.5 32.2 0.0 32.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,562.5 1,602.0 12.4 1,614.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,093.2 2,185.0 1.0 2,186.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,331.1 4,782.6 (477.9) 4,304.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,757.7 2,000.0 0.0 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 60.6 50.0 0.0 50.0 (50.0) (50.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 1,033.2 8,527.5 (4,782.9) 3,744.6 (1,094.6) (1,094.6) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 1,000.0 (700.0) 300.0 (300.0) (300.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,181.7 2,872.1 (1,621.1) 1,251.0 (103.0) (103.0) ------10,750.3 26,271.2 (7,568.4) 18,702.7 (1,547.6) (1,547.6) ------

Programme 4: Department of ICT ACTIVITY 1: Information Technology and Computing Services

Government has embarked on a joint venture with the private sector to restructure and upgrade Government’s IT infrastructure to cut costs and improve reliability, efficiency and security. And the reforms are paying off. In the United Nations’ 2014 “e-Government Survey” – conducted every two years – Fiji jumped 20 ranks to 85th in the world and 3rd in the Oceania region behind Australia and New Zealand. In the past, Government’s ICT services and infrastructure were not properly managed, causing Fiji to fall behind the technology curve. Due to a lack of technical expertise, Fiji became a dumping ground for end-of-life equipment, which is equipment that vendors intend to stop marketing, selling and supporting. This left Government with a collection of technology that was already out of date at the time of purchase and which needed to be replaced. As a result, over the last three years, Government has completely overhauled the way it manages its ICT development. It now finally has a management structure in place that ensures it receives technology that is the most current, is properly supported and maintained, and gives the best return on investment. This reform is being led by the Information Technology and Computing Services Department, which is responsible for the upgrade of all Ministries’ and Departments’ ICT systems. Its responsibilities include software development, website development, infrastructure management, data centre services, project management and consultancy. The Department is now also responsible for the purchase of all new technology for Government. This ensures that Fiji receives the proper technology at the best price with the best possible support packages. So far in 2015 alone, this approach saved Government more than $962,610. In the 2016 Budget, the Department is allocated $18.7 million to support a number of both ongoing and new projects. It will also fund the support of the Integrated Labour Market Information System for the Ministry for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and the PABX Lease for the Ministry for Agriculture. The allocation for Voice over Internet Protocol [VOIP] – an internet-based telephone system – for the Fijian Government has been increased to $500,000. This will provide Government with a central and secure communication and data exchange system, which is also much cheaper to run than a traditional telephone system.

Government has maintained the Data Centre Certification at $250,000 to consolidate all Government systems to a central Data Centre that meets the highest international standards. A further sum of $250,000 is allocated to increase the storage capacity in ITC for current and future requirements.

A sum of $500,000 is allocated for miscellaneous purchases of hardware and software as the need arises during the course of the year and another $1.0 million for the Digitisation of BDM, Companies and Titles Office.

$300,000 is also provided for work on the National Switch, to which all banks and financial institutions will be required to connect. As a result, electronic transactions will be able to take place between all financial institutions and all other entities connected to the National Switch – meaning that consumers and businesses will enjoy vastly improved electronic services and reduced transaction costs.

Government is spending around $1.0 million for the Fibre Network project. This is to improve the speed of accessing the Govnet network and provide a stable environment for online services on a 24-hour basis. 95

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 17 - MINISTRY OF CIVIL SERVICE

Programme 1 - Civil Service ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,337.2 4,433.6 (927.1) 3,506.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 250.3 238.0 (11.8) 226.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 233.9 166.3 (5.0) 161.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 26,077.7 29,935.5 (29,714.2) 221.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 409.7 453.3 (32.5) 420.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,052.8 1,251.9 (50.0) 1,201.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 660.6 1,000.0 (1,000.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 33,022.2 37,478.5 (31,740.6) 5,737.9 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 896.0 800.0 (800.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 896.0 800.0 (800.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 4,175.5 4,853.2 (4,780.9) 72.3 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 38,093.6 43,131.7 (37,321.5) 5,810.2 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL AID- IN -KIND ...... 0.0 17,477.1 (17,442.0) 35.1 0.0 0.0

MINISTRY OF CIVIL SERVICE

Articles (125) and (126) of the Constitution outline a devolved system of governance and authority provided to the Permanent Secretaries of Government. The Ministry of Civil Service has been created to oversee and implement necessary central guidelines in line with the Government’s view of Civil Sector Reform which was undertaken to produce a more accountable, effective and professional Civil Service with the ultimate aim of providing quality service to the public. The Ministry comprises of three main divisions: the Policy Division, responsible for the assessment of overarching government policies to ensure consistency and fairness within the Civil Sector’s Human Resource policies; the Central Training Division, to coordinate central training programs that are necessary to facilitate the up-skilling of civil servants; and the Corporate Service Division, to administer the day-to-day activities of the Ministry. The Ministry has been allocated $5.8 million in 2016.

It administers the grant for the National Training and Productivity Centre Levy and has been provided $1.2 million for this function. The Levy Scheme requires all employers pay a levy to the TPAF equal to one per cent of gross payroll to claim grants for employee training. This levy incentivizes capacity building for employers to make their workforces more productive. $100,000 has been allocated to the Unit for leadership training for Government. $150,000 is allocated for the In-Service training conducted for civil servants to enhance professional skills through writing courses, policy analysis, project management and other various skills courses.

All civil servants are required to take a service examination which covers the rules and regulations of the Government, the general orders, Government’s strategic plans/National Development Plans, financial instructions and the effects of the 2013 Constitution on the everyday workings of a civil servant. The exams are compulsory for all officers up to the Deputy Secretary Level.

Government is providing $50,000 for these examinations to instil a better understanding of the rules, procedures and workings of Government machinery in the public service.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 18 - MINISTRY OF RURAL AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,888.8 5,599.3 (181.1) 5,418.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,411.4 1,452.0 70.8 1,522.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 339.6 422.2 0.0 422.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 862.9 836.0 108.9 944.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 579.1 825.9 71.0 896.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 38.0 683.5 0.0 683.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,172.9 1,274.0 (103.5) 1,170.5 (146.5) (146.5) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 10,292.8 11,092.8 (34.0) 11,058.9 (146.5) (146.5) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 2,169.1 3,030.0 1,660.0 4,690.0 (3,190.0) (3,190.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 3,026.2 200.0 0.0 200.0 (150.0) (150.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 17,908.7 16,797.4 3,410.0 20,207.4 (13,707.4) (13,707.4) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 23,104.0 20,027.4 5,070.0 25,097.4 (17,047.4) (17,047.4) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,126.4 988.3 (239.1) 749.2 (313.8) (313.8) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 34,523.3 32,108.5 4,797.0 36,905.5 (17,507.7) (17,507.7) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 1,240.5 (997.2) 243.3 0.0 0.0

MINISTRY OF RURAL, MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Government is committed to improving the provision of services to Fijians living in rural, peri-urban and maritime areas, ensuring that all people across the country enjoy the same level of attention. Government believes that every Fijian has the right – no matter where they live – of equal access to such things as sealed roads, electricity, water, education, health and telecommunications. The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management manages and coordinates Government’s rural and maritime development programs. Guided by the socio-economic rights enshrined in the Fijian Constitution, the Ministry is focused on providing Fijians with the things they need to empower themselves and support their families. The Ministry’s programs are targeted at generating economic growth and improving living standards in Fiji’s rural and maritime communities. This includes self-help programs and work on non-cane access roads, maritime roads and housing assistance. The Ministry runs the Committee for the Better Utilization of Land [CBUL] which is tasked to help landowners put their land to productive use.

The Ministry also provides support services to rural, peri-urban and maritime communities, such as registration of births, deaths and marriages, issuing licences and collecting licence and permit fees. Under the Disaster Management portfolio, the Ministry helps Fiji develop natural disaster resilience and respond in their aftermath. Correspondingly, the Ministry implements climate change mitigation programmes.

The Ministry is also responsible for the implementation of the National Disaster Management Strategy as required by the 1995 National Disaster Management Plan and the National Disaster Management Act 1998, covering disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, emergency operations, relief and rehabilitation.

A total budget of $36.9 million is provided for the Ministry, an increase of $4.8 million.

Government is allocating $500,000 each to the four Divisional Commissioner’s Office for project preparatory works. This is a new initiative to assist in the project planning and preparatory works to fast track project implementation.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 18 - MINISTRY OF RURAL AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,303.2 1,583.7 (181.1) 1,402.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 197.5 204.6 0.0 204.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 121.1 175.9 0.0 175.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 263.0 249.8 0.0 249.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 184.8 171.3 0.0 171.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 38.0 683.5 0.0 683.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 341.1 684.0 (250.0) 434.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 6,821.1 7,791.9 0.0 7,791.9 (7,791.9) (7,791.9) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 102.4 192.2 (99.4) 92.8 0.0 0.0 ------9,372.2 11,736.9 (530.4) 11,206.5 (7,791.9) (7,791.9) ------

Programme 2 - Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 1 - Commissioner Central $000

1. Established Staff ...... 918.5 988.6 0.0 988.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 159.7 165.9 0.0 165.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 28.4 35.9 0.0 35.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 130.5 133.3 25.0 158.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 53.4 54.5 0.0 54.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 25.6 60.0 0.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 50.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 (50.0) (50.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 541.7 760.0 (60.0) 700.0 (200.0) (200.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 37.6 50.0 (17.7) 32.3 (4.5) (4.5) ------1,945.2 2,298.3 (52.7) 2,245.6 (254.5) (254.5) ------

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Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration includes the Departments of Corporate Services and Development Services.

Corporate Services focuses on providing efficient management, administration and coordination of the Ministry’s finances, personnel and assets. The Development Services Division provides research, analysis and policy advice on national policy direction on rural development, data and information on socio-economic indicators from the four divisions and relevant Ministries, and briefs to executive management on economic or other topical issues. It also co-ordinates the preparation of Cabinet and Parliamentary papers and briefs, develops capital budgets and monitors all capital projects undertaken by the four divisions and manages a database and management information system for all projects administered by the Ministry.

A sum of $11.2 million is provided for this Activity. Part of this sum will be used for the “Government Roadshow - Remote Rural Locations” program. This roadshow brings together all Government agencies, partners and the private sector to provide services from a single location and has been a major success. A sum of $200,000 has been allocated specifically for this program.

The District Advisory Councillors’ allowance is maintained at $643,504 in 2016.

The allocation for the Committee on Better Utilisation of Land [CBUL] allocation is maintained at $7.8 million. CBUL is tasked to promote better utilisation of land by requesting that landowners give their unutilised ALTA-reverted lands, and other available lands, for lease to prospective tenants who can maximise farm returns and ensure that the landowners and their families benefit from the leasing of their land.

Programme 2: Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 1: Commissioner Central

The Commissioner Central is responsible for community development planning, policy advice, capital budget coordination, implementation and monitoring, coordination of the Community Capacity Building [CCB] program, information and data storage for capital works and the social audit survey, networking for development initiatives and programs for the Central Division’s rural populace and overall coordination and management of all its District Offices and the Natural Disaster Coordination.

A sum of $2.2 million is provided for this Activity.

Government has allocated $500,000 for the project preparatory works for upcoming divisional projects and another $200,000 for the construction of the Wainua Government Station in the upper Naitasiri province.

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Head No. 18 - MINISTRY OF RURAL AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Programme 2 - Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 2 - Commissioner Western $000

1. Established Staff ...... 923.4 1,060.0 0.0 1,060.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 382.3 343.8 0.0 343.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 33.1 50.7 0.0 50.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 133.9 139.7 28.4 168.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 52.6 82.8 5.0 87.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 7.4 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 1,240.0 1,240.0 (1,240.0) (1,240.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 50.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 (50.0) (50.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 2,369.9 515.0 1,318.5 1,833.5 (1,333.5) (1,333.5) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 27.2 56.0 92.2 148.2 (116.1) (116.1) ------3,979.6 2,348.0 2,684.0 5,032.0 (2,739.6) (2,739.6) ------

Programme 2 - Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 3 - Commissioner Northern $000

1. Established Staff ...... 817.0 940.6 0.0 940.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 178.9 185.3 23.7 209.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 55.1 67.4 0.0 67.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 98.6 131.7 44.1 175.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 67.8 79.5 1.0 80.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 27.7 60.0 0.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 790.0 1,160.0 1,950.0 (1,950.0) (1,950.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 50.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,386.6 415.0 2,367.0 2,782.0 (2,282.0) (2,282.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 43.5 176.8 37.7 214.5 (175.5) (175.5) ------2,725.2 2,896.2 3,633.4 6,529.6 (4,407.5) (4,407.5) ------

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Programme 2: Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 2: Commissioner Western

The Commissioner Western is responsible for community development planning, policy advice, capital budget coordination, implementation and monitoring; coordination of the Community Capacity Building [CCB] program, information and data storage for capital works and the social audit survey, networking for development initiatives and programs for the Western Division’s rural populace and overall coordination and management of all its District Offices and the Natural Disaster Coordination.

A sum of $5.0 million is provided for this Activity, an increase of $2.7 million. The increase is due to divisional development projects. This includes Phase II of construction of the ADO Korolevu Office ($418,498), the construction of the Votualevu Health Centre ($915,000) and project preparatory works for upcoming divisional projects ($500,000).

A sum of $1.2 million is provided to continue the Nacula Health Centre relocation project in Yasawa.

Programme 2: Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 3: Commissioner Northern

The Commissioner Northern is responsible for community development planning, policy advice, capital budget coordination, implementation and monitoring, coordination of the Community Capacity Building [CCB] program, information and data storage for capital works and the social audit survey, networking for development initiatives and programs for the Northern Division’s rural populace and overall coordination and management of all its District Offices and the Natural Disaster Coordination.

A sum of $6.5 million is provided for this Activity in 2016. The divisional development projects include the construction of quarters and general upgrade of the existing building at Tawake Nursing Station ($442,000). Funding is also provided to construct the staff quarters at Seaqaqa Health Centre ($720,000), Naduri Health Centre ($400,000) and Nabouwalu Hospital ($720,000) in 2016.

$500,000 is provided for project preparatory works for upcoming divisional projects.

A further sum of around $2.0 million is allocated for the Construction of Kubulau Government Station.

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DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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Head No. 18 - MINISTRY OF RURAL AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Programme 2 - Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 4 - Commissioner Eastern $000

1. Established Staff ...... 592.3 622.2 0.0 622.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 124.1 146.2 24.2 170.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 47.0 42.5 0.0 42.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 78.7 79.4 4.5 83.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 117.4 151.5 5.0 156.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 23.9 60.0 0.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 799.8 740.0 (740.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 2,876.2 50.0 0.0 50.0 (50.0) (50.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,146.5 915.5 284.5 1,200.0 (700.0) (700.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 653.3 168.5 (133.1) 35.4 (4.5) (4.5) ------6,459.2 2,975.8 (555.0) 2,420.8 (754.5) (754.5) ------

Programme 3 - Rural Infrastructure ACTIVITY 1 - Rural Infrastructure $000

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Programme 2: Rural Development Services ACTIVITY 4: Commissioner Eastern

The Commissioner Eastern is responsible for community development planning, policy advice, capital budget coordination, implementation and monitoring, coordination of the Community Capacity Building [CCB] program, information and data storage for capital works and the social audit survey, networking for development initiatives and programs for the Eastern Division’s rural populace and overall coordination and management of all its District Offices and the Natural Disaster Coordination.

A sum of $2.4 million is provided for this Activity. This includes the construction of a suspension foot bridge in Nalotu, Kadavu ($300,000), a foot crossing connecting Gasele-Nauciwai, Kadavu ($400,000) and project preparatory works for upcoming divisional projects ($500,000).

Programme 3: Rural Infrastructure ACTIVITY 1: Rural Infrastructure

This Activity is committed to rural development, empowerment and building resilience for our communities in Fiji. It will continue with its current operations by providing quality water to more communities and strengthening inter-agency coordination to facilitate the construction and maintenance of non-cane access roads.

A sum of $3.5 million is provided for this Activity.

From this, the sum of $1.5 million is provided for the upgrading of non-cane access roads. The program provides road access for commercial agro-based cultivation in the most isolated and marginalised rural areas. Most of the rural farmers prefer farming in virgin lands in remote areas with very poor roads. This project provides road access to these isolated rural areas to better integrate these farmers in the Fijian economy.

The Self-Help Scheme supports and encourages local initiatives by assisting rural dwellers in the construction of small infrastructural and income-generating projects. It is funded at $1.5 million. The scheme operates on a partnership basis in which the community contributes one- third of the program cost and Government provides the remaining two-thirds.

Government has set aside $350,000 for emergency water supplies to assist the affected communities during dry seasons.

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Head No. 18 - MINISTRY OF RURAL AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Programme 4 - Rehabilitation and Rural Housing ACTIVITY 1 - Rural Housing $000

1. Established Staff ...... 51.1 83.2 0.0 83.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 343.3 376.0 0.0 376.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.8 12.8 0.0 12.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 43.5 28.1 0.0 28.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 48.4 107.5 0.0 107.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 146.5 146.5 (146.5) (146.5) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 663.3 1,400.0 0.0 1,400.0 (1,400.0) (1,400.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 14.2 22.3 4.2 26.5 (13.2) (13.2) ------1,176.6 2,029.9 150.7 2,180.6 (1,559.7) (1,559.7) ------

Programme 5 - National Disaster Management ACTIVITY 1 - National Disaster Management Unit $000

1. Established Staff ...... 283.4 321.0 0.0 321.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 25.6 30.1 23.0 53.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 42.2 37.0 0.0 37.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 114.8 74.0 7.0 81.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 54.6 178.9 60.0 238.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 35.8 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 3,756.8 3,500.0 (500.0) 3,000.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 30.7 45.0 (12.0) 33.0 0.0 0.0 ------4,344.1 4,195.9 (422.0) 3,773.9 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 1,240.5 (997.2) 243.3 0.0 0.0

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Programme 4: Rehabilitation and Rural Housing ACTIVITY 1: Rural Housing

The Rural Housing Unit coordinates the procurement, storage and delivery of building materials for its clients and the Ministry’s projects in rural areas in Fiji. The Unit is also responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Rural Housing Assistance Program.

A sum of $2.2 million is provided for the Activity in 2016.

Rural Housing Assistance has been maintained at $1.4 million to assist with home construction for rural and outer island populations to construct affordable, cyclone resistant homes. Government provides building material costs under this assistance program.

A further $146,460 is provided to assist in the building of houses for the 12 former employees of the Emperor Gold Mines [EGM]. This is to meet the two-third contribution from Government; the other one-third will be paid by the Vatukoula Social Assistance Trust Fund (VSATF).

Programme 5: National Disaster Management ACTIVITY 1: National Disaster Management Unit

This Ministry coordinates and manages natural disaster preparedness, mitigation and response under the provisions of the Natural Disaster Management Act 1998. The Permanent Secretary is the National Disaster Controller, and the Director for National Disaster Management is the National Coordinator. Disaster roles are exercised through the Divisional Commissioners, Provincial Administrators and District Officers.

The National Disaster Management Office [NDMO] implements policies laid down by the Council and Cabinet and provides policy advice and management support to the National Disaster Controller and the National Disaster Management Council [NDMC]. It also provides secretariat support to the Council and its committees develops and implements disaster preparedness projects and activities (including training, public education and awareness) and coordinates preparation of rehabilitation plans after natural disasters and conducts post-disaster review. The National Disaster Management Office is also responsible for the coordination of assistance programs with donors, training institutions and international and regional organisations.

A sum of $3.8 million is provided for this Activity in 2016. A sum of $2.0 million is provided for Climate Change Mitigation. This is to minimise the impact of climate change on vulnerable sectors of the economy. This will also cover the relocation of the Tukuraki Village.

The Disaster Rehabilitation Fund of $1.0 million has been maintained.

Aid-in-Kind projects funded under this Activity include assistance for the upgrade of National Disaster Management Office and Emergency Operations Centre ($74,650) and TC Evan Recovery Support ($168,634) from NZAID.

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Head No. 19 - REPUBLIC OF FIJI MILITARY FORCES

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 63,633.6 74,550.4 0.0 74,550.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 364.1 256.5 0.0 256.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,739.7 1,006.9 225.0 1,231.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3,604.0 4,096.7 80.0 4,176.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4,813.5 5,249.7 92.8 5,342.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 4,397.5 1,143.0 240.0 1,383.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 78,552.5 86,303.2 637.8 86,941.0 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 771.8 12,995.3 (8,745.3) 4,250.0 (1,900.0) (1,900.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 300.0 518.4 818.4 (818.4) (818.4) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 771.8 13,295.3 (8,226.9) 5,068.4 (2,718.4) (2,718.4) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,377.0 3,718.7 (2,170.4) 1,548.3 (244.7) (244.7) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 81,701.2 103,317.2 (9,759.5) 93,557.7 (2,963.1) (2,963.1) ------

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REPUBLIC OF FIJI MILITARY FORCES

As provided for under Section 131 (2) of the Fijian Constitution, the Republic of Fiji Military Force is to ensure at all times the security, defence and wellbeing of Fiji and all Fijians. It also makes a significant contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping operations in troubled areas around the world (see Head 49).

As part of its contribution to nation building, the RFMF’s Engineering Corps carries out an extensive range of development projects across the country that improve the living conditions of ordinary Fijians, particularly those in rural and maritime areas.

The RFMF’s naval division provides surveillance of Fiji’s maritime zone and operates a costal radio station for all vessels within Fijian waters as required by the International Law of the Sea. A total budget of $93.6 million is provided to the RFMF in 2016

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Head No. 19 - REPUBLIC OF FIJI MILITARY FORCES

Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 1 - Policy and Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 7,743.6 8,052.3 0.0 8,052.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 742.9 328.6 200.0 528.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 208.7 179.7 20.0 199.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 176.9 47.3 0.0 47.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 4,151.7 540.0 240.0 780.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 55.0 9,775.3 (8,125.3) 1,650.0 (1,300.0) (1,300.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 300.0 518.4 818.4 (818.4) (818.4) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 894.8 1,675.6 (1,313.5) 362.2 (190.7) (190.7) ------13,973.6 20,898.7 (8,460.3) 12,438.4 (2,309.1) (2,309.1) ------

Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 2 - Logistic Support Unit $000

1. Established Staff ...... 7,004.5 8,231.9 0.0 8,231.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 35.0 33.5 20.0 53.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 627.6 834.8 10.0 844.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3,124.3 3,383.3 92.8 3,476.1 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 123.6 250.0 0.0 250.0 (250.0) (250.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 593.5 675.2 (259.0) 416.2 (22.5) (22.5) ------11,508.4 13,408.7 (136.2) 13,272.5 (272.5) (272.5) ------

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Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 1: Policy and Administration

Head Quarters Republic of Fiji Military Forces [HQ RFMF] is responsible for policy advice and secretariat support to the Fijian Government, through the Ministry of Defence, on national defence and internal security related matters, emergency response services and border control for both land and maritime operations. HQ RFMF is also responsible for the management of bilateral relations with foreign military forces that promote capacity building in border control operations, search and rescue, peacekeeping, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

A budget of around $12.4 million is provided for this Activity in 2016, a decrease of $8.5 million. The decrease is largely due to the reduction in the capital projects.

A sum of $1.0 million is allocated for the Black Rock Integrated Peacekeeping Centre (BRIPC). The main objective of this project is to create a military training camp to upgrade the RFMF’s peacekeeping operations training and relocate 4FIR in order to provide a military capability in Nadi. Contemporary peacekeeping operations calls for an integrated approach and BRIPC will provide a platform through which Fiji can catch up with the rest of the world by providing integrated and coordinated training. BRIPC will also become a training hub for the region for both peacekeeping operations and disaster management and will draw international support and participation.

Government has continued to support the funding of the renovation of RFMF infrastructure ($350,000) and the upgrade of Sukanaivalu Barracks in Labasa ($300,000).

$500,000 has been allocated for the purchase of new high frequency communications equipment. $118,400 has been allocated for the purchase of stand-by back-up generators to replace the current outdated generators. RFMF specialist medical equipment will also receive a $200,000 upgrade to improve the quality of healthcare for RFMF personnel at home and abroad.

Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 2: Logistic Support Unit

The Logistics Support Unit [LSU] is the functional arm of the RFMF that is responsible for providing logistical support to all RFMF Units deployed locally and abroad. Its allocation of $13.3 million will support its efforts to issue, monitor and purchase all stores, including uniforms and weapons; maintain the RFMF vehicle fleet; manage all mess activities; and administer the RFMF Hospital.

The Unit also assists and supports all RFMF activities through emergency and response services and disaster management, border control, land operations, search and rescue and overseas peacekeeping operations. The upgrade of LSU Complex has been maintained at $250,000.

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Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 3 - 3 FIR $000

1. Established Staff ...... 16,821.6 22,633.0 0.0 22,633.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 90.6 50.5 0.0 50.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3.7 8.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 212.3 185.0 0.0 185.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 43.4 36.5 (14.6) 21.9 0.0 0.0 ------17,171.5 22,913.0 (14.6) 22,898.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 4 - RFMF Engineers $000

1. Established Staff ...... 10,843.6 10,851.6 0.0 10,851.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 76.1 81.1 5.0 86.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 155.6 182.6 0.0 182.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 190.1 315.0 0.0 315.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 327.9 400.0 (200.0) 200.0 (200.0) (200.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 124.5 146.8 (76.3) 70.5 (18.0) (18.0) ------11,717.7 11,977.1 (271.3) 11,705.8 (218.0) (218.0) ------

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Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 3: 3 FIR

The 3rd Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment [3FIR] is the premier Infantry Battalion and is responsible for the territorial integrity of Fiji and border control land operations with its headquarters at Queen Elizabeth Barracks and Independent Infantry Rifle Companies based at the Nadi Camp, the Duke of Edinburgh Barracks [DEB] in Lautoka and the Sukanaivalu Victoria Cross Barracks [SVCB] in Labasa.

The battalion is the premier RFMF response unit for emergency response in consultation with the National Disaster Management Office in case of a disaster anywhere in Fiji, and works closely with the Fiji Navy for emergency deployments to the maritime areas. The battalion regularly conducts joint border control training and deployments with other Government agencies.

It also provides the core of any infantry deployments for peacekeeping operations and is assigned the role of undertaking ceremonial duties for Government dignitaries and visiting VIPs and the implementation of the School Cadet Program.

The 3FIR Unit is allocated a budget of $22.9 million to carry out its operations in 2016.

Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 4: RFMF Engineers

The RFMF Engineers are charged with the responsibility for civil and military engineering tasks within the RFMF and in a nation building capacity. Engineer personnel undergo training at civil and military institutions in Fiji and abroad and have the in-house capacity to design and undertake horizontal and vertical construction as part of national development efforts.

The Engineer Regiment includes a Plant Squadron with heavy earth moving equipment that is used to undertake national building tasks in rural and maritime areas alongside the members of the Rural Development Squadron, which upgrades and develops village projects such as schools, hospitals, sea walls and footbridges.

The Engineer Training School conducts Basic Field Engineer and Explosive Handling Courses at the Nabuni Complex each year. This is in addition to the 60 trainees who receive training in basic carpentry and brick laying at the Trade Training School for a period of 12 months, under the National Youth Program. The Maintenance Squadron is responsible for the conduct of regular maintenance and minor repairs as well as Capital Projects at all RFMF camps.

In addition to engineering, rural development and youth training, the RFMF Engineer Regiment also provides engineering support for emergency response during disasters and border control land operations. They also provide individuals and engineer elements to peacekeeping operations. The Engineers Unit is allocated a budget of around $11.7 million to carry out its operations in 2016. This includes $200,000 for the upgrade of the Unit’s infrastructure and amenities.

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Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 5 - RFMF Naval Division $000

1. Established Staff ...... 6,930.5 9,357.0 0.0 9,357.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 25.4 0.0 25.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 135.0 104.1 0.0 104.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,863.9 2,280.1 50.0 2,330.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 638.6 660.0 0.0 660.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 2,250.0 (250.0) 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 413.5 794.1 (335.6) 458.5 0.0 0.0 ------9,981.6 15,470.8 (535.6) 14,935.2 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 6 - Territorial Forces $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,170.9 902.3 0.0 902.3 0.0 0.0 2.Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 31.3 30.1 0.0 30.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 25.0 43.3 0.0 43.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 59.6 97.7 0.0 97.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 245.8 603.0 0.0 603.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 52.8 116.1 (46.4) 69.7 0.0 0.0 ------2,585.4 1,792.4 (46.4) 1,746.0 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 5: RFMF Naval Division

The Fiji Navy is responsible for maritime border control operations, and emergency response services. In order to patrol the Exclusive Economic Zone and provide search and rescue services, the Fiji Navy has five patrol vessels, which also rotate duties as the designated stand-by vessel for search and rescue and medical evacuations from the maritime areas. The Fiji Navy includes a Hydrographic Unit and the Coastal Radio Station 3DP.

The Fiji Navy is also responsible for the Fiji Maritime Search and Rescue Centre based at the Navy Headquarters at the Republic of Fiji Navy Ship (RFNS) Stanley Brown in Walu Bay, Suva. The Fiji Navy conducts joint maritime operations with other Government agencies on border control, search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The Navy participates in seminars with Customs, Fisheries, and National Disaster Management Office and is involved in surveillance and search flights with the French Air Force.

The Fiji Navy training establishment at RFNS Viti at Togalevu provides basic naval induction training and junior naval promotion courses. It is also the home of the Navy Fire Fighting facility. The Navy Diving Team provides the maritime diving, salvage and explosive handling capability of the RFMF.

RFMF Naval Division is allocated a budget of $14.9 million to carry out its operations in 2016.

A sum of $2.0 million is provided for the renovation of the Kiro Patrol Boat to conduct repairs that will keep the boat seaworthy for the next 25 years.

Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 6: Territorial Forces

The Territorial Force [TF] Brigade administers the eight Territorial Infantry Battalions and Naval Reserve. The TF Brigade maintains a capability to deter, respond and react to any contingency including emergency response services during disasters, land border control operations, peacekeeping operations and ceremonial duties.

Members of the TF are mandated to undertake 14 days training each year in order to retain their status as TF. TF soldiers are also required to undergo four weeks pre-deployment training prior to deployment on a 12- month tour of Peacekeeping Operations.

$1.7 million has been allocated to TF to carry out its operations in 2016.

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Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 9 - Force Training Group $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,783.9 5,598.6 0.0 5,598.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 63.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 142.0 98.2 0.0 98.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 297.5 425.2 0.0 425.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 265.2 320.0 (170.0) 150.0 (150.0) (150.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 109.6 134.0 (68.9) 65.1 (13.5) (13.5) ------5,661.2 6,626.0 (238.9) 6,387.1 (163.5) (163.5) ------

Programme 1 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 10 - Land Force Command $000

1. Established Staff ...... 7,335.1 8,923.9 0.0 8,923.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 364.1 231.1 0.0 231.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 565.8 329.0 0.0 329.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 577.5 470.0 0.0 470.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 114.2 136.2 0.0 136.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 145.0 140.3 (56.1) 84.2 0.0 0.0 ------9,101.7 10,230.4 (56.1) 10,174.3 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 9: Force Training Group

The Force Training Group [FTG] is the official RFMF training institute responsible for developing and conducting individual and collective training for members of the Regular and Territorial Forces. The military courses range from the Basic Recruit Course to specialist tactical, administrative, and logistic induction and promotional courses up to and including Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers or Middle Management Level.

FTG is also responsible for pre-embarkation training for all RFMF personnel deploying on peacekeeping missions in accordance with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations training guidelines. Headquarters Force Training Group is located at the Army Training Centre [ATC] in Nasinu. The Officer Training Centre [OTC] which conducts training for Commissioned Officers and UN Military Observers is located in Vatuwaqa. A new facility, the Black Rock International Peacekeeping Centre in Votualevu Nadi has been in use since 2014 for UN pre-deployment centre.

The Force Training Group is allocated a budget of $6.4 million to carry out its operations in 2016. This includes $150,000 for the upgrade of FTG infrastructure.

Programme 1: Republic of Fiji Military Forces ACTIVITY 10: Land Force Command

Land Force Command [LFC] is the Operational Headquarters responsible for the conduct of land and maritime operations of the RFMF, including protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Fiji, support of Fiji’s contribution to international peacekeeping, as well as aid to civil authorities including Emergency Response Services.

Headquarters LFC administer six units based in Fiji, and three units based overseas.

The Land Force Command is allocated a budget of $10.2 million to carry out its operations in 2016.

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DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

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1. Established Staff ...... …82,851.5 96,074.3 3,237.2 99,311.5 0.0 0.0 2.Government Wage Earners...... 477.9 637.6 0.0 637.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... …….3,619.4 3,579.0 105.0 3,684.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 5,834.0 5,585.0 594.0 6,179.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4,022.2 3,426.7 1,303.5 4,730.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 71.3 90.0 0.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 998.8 1,320.0 (112.2) 1,207.9 (17.9) (17.9) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 97,875.2 110,712.6 5,127.6 115,840.2 (17.9) (17.9) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 663.3 4,060.0 (400.0) 3,660.0 (3,660.0) (3,660.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 1,926.1 2,640.0 1,997.8 4,637.8 (4,637.8) (4,637.8) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 2,589.4 6,700.0 1,597.8 8,297.8 (8,297.8) (8,297.8) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,392.2 3,087.3 (920.0) 2,167.3 (746.8) (746.8) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 102,856.7 120,499.9 5,805.4 126,305.3 (9,062.5) (9,062.5) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 3.2 3.2 0.0 0.0

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FIJI POLICE FORCE

The Fiji Police Force has the important responsibility of keeping the people of Fiji safe by maintaining law and order, protecting property and upholding the law. Every Fijian should feel secure in their homes and free to go about their daily business without any form of criminal violence or intimidation.

Crimes need to be properly investigated, wrongdoers need to be quickly identified and cases need to be brought to trial through Criminal Justice System.

To do this, Fiji needs a Police Force that is professional, well equipped and trained, adequately compensated and supported by appropriate technology. $126.3 million

That is why Government has allocated the Fiji Police Force a total budget of , an increase of $5.8 million. The increased funding in the operating budget is for 78 new positions for the Police Prosecution Unit to address short-falls in capacity. An additional 30 new positions are also provided for the Border Police.

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Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 20 - FIJI POLICE FORCE Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 1 - Police Head Quarters $000 1. Established Staff ...... 16,130.2 19,641.1 174.1 19,815.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 56.9 58.6 0.0 58.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 2,945.6 2,788.0 105.0 2,893.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2,635.3 2,051.0 368.0 2,419.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,817.8 690.6 0.0 690.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 71.3 90.0 0.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 525.0 710.0 (100.0) 610.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 663.3 4,060.0 (400.0) 3,660.0 (3,660.0) (3,660.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 1,926.1 2,640.0 1,997.8 4,637.8 (4,637.8) (4,637.8) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,354.0 1,940.9 (599.0) 1,341.9 (746.8) (746.8) ------28,125.4 34,670.2 1,545.9 36,216.2 (9,044.6) (9,044.6) ------

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 1: Police Headquarters

Police Headquarters [HQ] is responsible for the efficient management of finances, personnel and assets of the Fiji Police Force. It also provides strategic and policy guidance, leads the implementation of Internal Institutional and Legal Reforms that align to Government’s institutional reform agenda and works to strengthen discipline and ensure adherence to ethical standards.

A budget of $36.2 million is provided for HQ operations in 2016, an increase of $1.5 million. Capital Construction is allocated a sum of $3.7 million, to help fund construction of the new Valelevu Police Station ($2.4 million). Other projects are construction of the Beqa Police Post and Quarters ($710,000); renovations and extensions of existing police posts and stations throughout the country ($300,000); and the upgrade of living quarters across the country ($300,000).

Government has provided $627,500 for the purchase of four patrol boats and four tactical response boats for maritime police stations. These boats will be used to strengthen police maritime presence and better protect and serve maritime communities.

CCTV cameras will be purchased, budgeted at $310,180, and installed in Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Nausori and Labasa to assist with traffic management and provide safer, more efficient movement in these major population corridors. The purchase of solar power panels for rural and maritime police stations and posts is funded at $135,000 to provide a sustainable, standalone power source for staff stationed in more remote locations.

Government has also provided additional vehicles for the transportation and management of prisoners through the purchase of a 2x22 seater bus ($310,000) and a 2x15 seater van ($180,000). One large van will also be purchased to assist with mortuary services ($100,000).

Forensic document examination equipment will also be purchased, budgeted at $185,000, to improve the accuracy of forgery detection and improve the quality of evidence in the prosecution of fraud. A sum of $200,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of IT equipment. The replacement of obsolete and outdated hardware with new computers will allow for the proper use of new software components.

The sum of $732,200 has been provided for additional equipment purchases for quality assurance systems for the Forensic Bio and DNA Lab. The objective of the project is to strengthen crime detection so that perpetrators of crimes are convicted, innocent suspects are cleared and past wrongful convictions are reversed.

Government has provided $400,000 for communication equipment to migrate police communication systems from analogue to a full digital multiband platform. It will be an expensive exercise requiring a five year rollout period. The upgrade will allow full network connectivity among the four police divisions and Police HQ for the first time. Phase II of the project will start in 2016. Phase II will encompass procurement of digital equipment. Deployment will begin with the urban centres and the Divisional Command Centre and will be phased in to the rural and maritime stations.

Purchase of Traffic Management Equipment, budgeted at $350,000, will help make roads safer. The role of the Traffic Control Unit is to enforce highway laws and educate the public about road safety. The project involves the purchase of laser speed detectors and equipment for testing drunk drivers.

The purchase of new standard equipment is funded at $400,000 to ensure that all officers are properly equipped whilst performing their duties. Standard equipment is needed to protect the officers from injuries, help them make arrests and contain volatile situations. The sum of $307,940 is provided for the purchase of special operational equipment to be used for disasters, civil disturbances and search and rescue operations.

The purchase of analytical forensic chemistry equipment is funded at $400,000. The objective of the project is to purchase the laboratory equipment that will provide a strong capability in toxicology analysis and trace evidence analysis for improved detection and conviction rates. The procurement of key instruments will develop forensic chemistry capabilities that were previously unavailable for the Fiji Police Force. Improvements in toxicology analysis and trace evidence analysis—i.e., paint chip, glass fragment and fibre— will receive continued support. This will allow for higher levels of certainty when detecting illicit drugs, chemicals and poisons.

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Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 20 - FIJI POLICE FORCE Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 2 - Crime Investigation Department $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,363.7 5,062.8 0.0 5,062.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 8.9 11.7 (0.0) 11.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 86.7 91.0 20.0 111.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 308.4 322.0 0.0 322.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 214.9 260.0 (12.2) 247.9 (17.9) (17.9) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 82.9 96.5 (36.8) 59.7 0.0 0.0 ------5,065.5 5,844.0 (29.0) 5,815.0 (17.9) (17.9) ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 3.2 3.2 0.0 0.0

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 2: Crime Investigation Department

The Crime Investigation Department is responsible for general crime investigations, fraud investigations, serious crime investigations, offences against morality (sexual crimes), crimes against women and children, transnational crime and juvenile crimes. It administers professional forensic services including pathology and biological services, crime scene investigations and photography, and manages the Criminal Records Office. It investigates international and cross- border crimes, oftentimes in cooperation with police forces of other nations, through Transnational Crime Services, Task Forces, Crime Intelligence and the Prosecution Services. A budget of $5.8 million is provided for this Activity in 2016.

A sum of $17,850 is provided as cash grant and a further $3,150 as Aid-in-Kind from United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] to support the Police Child Protection Programme.

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Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 20 - FIJI POLICE FORCE Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 3 - National Intelligence Bureau $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,984.3 2,253.5 0.0 2,253.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 128.8 158.0 15.0 173.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 124.0 150.0 0.0 150.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 27.0 46.2 (17.1) 29.1 0.0 0.0 ------2,264.1 2,607.7 (2.1) 2,605.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 4 - Southern Division $000

1. Established Staff ...... 11,853.3 14,639.0 8,053.3 22,692.3 0.0 0.0 2.Government Wage Earners...... 33.4 35.2 58.6 93.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 150.0 165.0 111.0 276.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 453.3 542.0 274.0 816.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 58.7 92.0 82.0 174.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 91.7 119.9 (6.0) 113.9 0.0 0.0 ------12,640.4 15,593.2 8,572.8 24,166.0 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 3: National Intelligence Bureau

The role of this Activity is to protect Fiji against the increasing threat of terrorism. The National Intelligence Bureau is tasked to protect national security. Its Intelligence Operations are supported by Border Control, Interpol, Surveillance Teams and Special Intel Operations.

A sum of $2.6 million is provided for this Activity.

Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 4: Southern Division

The Southern Division of the Fiji Police Force provides policing services to areas including Rotuma, Lau Group and Beqa Island and administers 12 Police Stations and 28 Police Posts.

A budget of $24.2 million is provided for this Activity in 2016, an increase of $8.6 million. The increase is attributed to the transfer of the Central Police District operations (previously 20-1-8) to the Southern Division.

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Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 5 - Eastern Division $000

1. Established Staff ...... 9,443.0 10,046.4 180.9 10,227.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 32.9 47.7 0.0 47.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 90.0 110.0 0.0 110.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 378.9 440.0 0.0 440.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 47.9 111.0 0.0 111.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 70.3 99.2 (39.7) 59.5 0.0 0.0 ------10,063.0 10,854.3 141.2 10,995.5 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 6 - Western Division $000

1. Established Staff ...... 19,005.0 22,201.5 1,770.9 23,972.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 112.4 130.1 0.0 130.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 155.5 170.0 0.0 170.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 704.2 728.0 20.0 748.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 116.8 137.0 0.0 137.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 129.7 155.2 (60.3) 94.9 0.0 0.0 ------20,223.6 23,521.7 1,730.6 25,252.3 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 5: Eastern Division

The Eastern Division of the Fiji Police Force provides policing services to areas including Lomaiviti Group and administers four Police Stations and 12 Police Posts. A budget of $11.0 million is provided for this Activity in 2016.

Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 6: Western Division

The Western Division of the Fiji Police Force provides policing and administrative support services to nine Police Stations and 31 Police Posts.

The security and management of Fiji‘s border, administration of citizenship and facilitation of migration and control functions at the major ports and airports are important priorities for the Western Division, particularly in light of the global rise in trafficking in drugs and people, identity fraud, money laundering, prostitution and illegal immigration.

To implement phase two of the effort to strengthen border control, 30 new positions, with corresponding allowances, have been created. A budget of $25.3 million is provided for this Activity in 2016.

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Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 7 - Northern Division $000

1. Established Staff ...... 7,121.7 8,025.7 321.9 8,347.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 38.8 83.1 0.0 83.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 94.5 115.1 0.0 115.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 314.0 344.0 30.0 374.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 50.3 75.0 20.0 95.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 62.4 80.1 (27.5) 52.6 0.0 0.0 ------7,681.6 8,722.9 344.4 9,067.3 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 8 - Central Police District $000

1. Established Staff ...... 6,775.2 7,263.8 (7,263.8) 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 45.0 58.6 (58.6) 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 88.9 111.0 (111.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 147.8 178.0 (178.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 57.2 82.0 (82.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 39.8 55.7 (55.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------7,153.9 7,749.1 (7,749.1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 7: Northern Division

The Northern Division of the Fiji Police Force provides policing services for areas including Bua, Macuata, and Cakaudrove, and administers six Police Stations and 10 Police Posts, which are in operation for 24 hours daily. The islands of Cikobia and Rabi and Taveuni are included in the Northern Division’s jurisdiction.

A budget of $9.1 million is provided for this Activity in 2016.

Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 8: Central Police District

Activity transferred to Southern Division: Activity 20- 1- 4.

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Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 9 - Police Special Response Unit $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,951.1 4,233.6 0.0 4,233.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 75.1 81.9 0.0 81.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 83.4 109.0 45.0 154.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 12.1 16.4 (2.5) 13.9 0.0 0.0 ------4,121.7 4,440.9 42.5 4,483.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Fiji Police ACTIVITY 10 - Support Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,224.1 2,706.9 0.0 2,706.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 74.5 130.6 0.0 130.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 94.9 120.0 0.0 120.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 901.8 944.0 0.0 944.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,565.2 1,917.2 1,283.5 3,200.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 134.9 200.0 0.0 200.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 522.2 477.2 (75.4) 401.8 0.0 0.0 ------5,517.6 6,495.9 1,208.1 7,704.0 0.0 0.0 ------

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Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 9: Police Special Response Unit

The Police Special Response Unit supports general police operations through special operations, disaster/emergency management, search and rescue operations, public order management, and community policing.

A budget of $4.5 million is provided for this Activity in 2016.

Programme 1: Fiji Police ACTIVITY 10: Support Services

Corporate Support Services encompasses human resource management, administration, training and development, welfare, records, stores and stationeries, tailoring, clothing, equipment, building, maintenance and repairs, and garage and transport management. Monitoring and evaluation of programs is an on-going function of the unit.

A budget of $7.7 million is provided for this Activity in 2016. This increase of $1.2 million will cover the purchase of new uniforms and accessories for police officers to replace existing uniforms and provide equipment for new officers.

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DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... …255,659.5 261,309.8 25,798.2 287,108.1 537.0 537.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 2,903.8 2,493.4 1,484.6 3,978.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... …….1,384.8 1,340.7 549.3 1,890.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,102.9 1,419.0 1,082.8 2,501.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 8,939.7 10,581.8 8,294.0 18,875.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 94,137.0 97,947.5 124.8 98,072.4 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 3,724.8 9,609.0 (7,188.0) 2,421.0 (372.0) (372.0) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 367,852.5 384,701.2 30,145.8 414,847.0 165.0 165.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 3,039.9 1,650.0 1,228.5 2,878.5 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... …951.5 960.0 4,572.3 5,532.3 (150.0) (150.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 3,502.2 10,507.1 (4,582.9) 5,924.2 (724.2) (724.2) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 7,493.6 13,117.1 1,217.8 14,334.9 (874.2) (874.2) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,480.9 3,831.3 (764.1) 3,067.2 (47.0) (47.0) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 377,826.9 401,649.6 30,599.6 432,249.1 (756.2) (756.2) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 13,855.2 (1,327.7) 12,527.5 0.0 0.0

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS

Education is a basic human right that is critical for people to improve their social and economic standing and to ensure that the nation can meet the challenges of a modern society. When the people of a nation are educated, they will find ways to become self-sufficient and contribute to society. Government’s commitment to elevate the quality of education in Fiji is reflected in the significant increase in the Education budget - by 7.6 per cent in 2016 compared to 2015. This is largely due to the provision of 350 new teachers and upgrading of teachers’ salaries in both the primary and secondary schools; the increase in location allowance for teachers in the very remote areas to address quality education in these locations and the continuing effort of Government to establish eight more Technical Colleges in 2016.

The Ministry of Education’s Strategic Development Plan for 2015-2018 clearly outlines the Ministry’s targeted areas to be resourced to achieve nine outcomes. Maintaining and improving quality in education is paramount in the Education Sector, and the Ministry will continue to devote its resources towards that end.

Most of the new initiatives introduced in 2015 will continue in 2016. They include free tuition for children in the final year of kindergarten at accredited pre-schools; free tuition for TVET students, the “topper’s scheme” scholarships for the top 600 students leaving high school plus the Tertiary Loans Scheme [TELS] to provide loans to those graduates wanting to go on to university or technical colleges; and the Free Milk program for Year 1 students.

The Ministry is specifically tasked with delivering education services to pre-schools, primary schools, high schools, special education schools and technical and vocational centres. This includes the implementation of the curriculum frameworks, policy guidelines and human resources, budget, administrative, management and program support to controlling authorities and education stakeholders.

The 2016 Budget for the Ministry stands at $432.2 million, an increase of $30.6 million.

In 2016, the Ministry will continue to provide a holistic, inclusive and empowered education system in an effort to lift the standard of education of the country to the next level. The Ministry will continue with the initiatives of the last three years, along with other major reforms taking place, to improve the quality of education in Fiji. In 2016, the Ministry will hire 350 new teachers to improve the student-teacher ratio in Fiji; expand the Digital Literacy Program to secondary students; and strengthen the library service to the community as a whole by digitising the library system, so that Fiji can adopt modern library best practices to be competitive in the world of communication and information.

In strengthening Special Education, Government will support the increase in grants to intellectually and physically challenged students who are currently educated in the 17 special schools around Fiji. Government will continue to provide a better and improved learning environment by targeting resources at increasing access, retention and completion of all students and through the ongoing upgrading and maintenance of projects and programmes in schools.

Within the Ministry, the Department of Heritage and Arts is charged with strengthening the Government’s efforts to safeguard Fiji’s rich cultural and natural heritage. It is also responsible for policies and programs that promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding at the community level. Ongoing work will continue with National Archives to preserve and maintain Fiji’s historical records so that they can easily be used and made available to the public.

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1. Established Staff ...... 4,231.9 4,494.4 (244.2) 4,250.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 502.5 420.5 0.0 420.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 610.6 185.0 0.0 185.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 770.2 775.0 0.0 775.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,318.9 125.3 (50.0) 75.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 20,210.5 22,777.0 (985.6) 21,791.4 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 3,023.5 690.0 52.0 742.0 (122.0) (122.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 2,243.9 1,500.0 0.0 1,500.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 2,000.0 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 2,131.4 8,362.1 (5,212.1) 3,150.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 615.2 488.3 (15.3) 473.0 (11.0) (11.0) ------35,658.6 39,817.6 (4,455.2) 35,362.4 (133.0) (133.0) ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 13,855.2 (1,327.7) 12,527.5 0.0 0.0

Programme 1 - Library Services ACTIVITY 2 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 415.8 423.7 0.0 423.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 136.4 168.2 0.0 168.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 31.5 50.5 0.0 50.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 26.2 46.0 5.0 51.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 622.6 706.5 515.0 1,221.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 107.7 120.5 (1.4) 119.1 0.0 0.0 ------1,340.2 1,515.4 518.6 2,034.0 0.0 0.0 ------134

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Policy and Administration section’s total budget is $35.4 million in 2016. In 2016, Government will continue to support a number of existing policies. It has allocated $19 million for the Bus Fare Assistance Program that assists more than 111,000 children in both primary and secondary school across the country. It will also continue to support other agencies, such as the Fiji Higher Education Commission, the Fiji Teachers Registration Authority and the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council [NSAAC].

Government has allocated $6.7 million for capital funding projects in 2016 that will fund the construction, upgrade and maintenance of schools around the country. Of this, $1.5 million is allocated to continue with the upgrade and rehabilitation of the 14 Government schools and four institutional quarters which are in dilapidated condition. $300,000 is for the preservation and maintenance of three schools in heritage sites in Levuka, St. John College, Delana Secondary and Marist Convent. $500,000 is allocated for the extension of St. Francis College and Ratu Lalabalavu Memorial School, which supports Government’s mission to increase access to secondary schools in rural and maritime areas. Similarly, $1 million is allocated for the construction of the new Bau Central College and $350,000 for the new Nakorotubu Secondary School to commence construction works. Furthermore, funding is provided for the relocation of Sigatoka Methodist High School to Kulukulu, Sigatoka. Government has allocated $1.0 million for the ongoing works of this project. Moreover, $2.0 million is allocated for the Digital Literacy program that will now be extended to secondary students.

Programme 1: Library Services ACTIVITY 2: General Administration

As part of Government’s commitment to creating a more knowledgeable society, Government will resource the primary and secondary school libraries to promote literacy and a love of reading. The Ministry’s Library Services Unit helps schools improve and expand their library services. The Unit also provides free public, community and school library and information services to meet the literacy, educational, recreation and cultural needs of the people of Fiji. In 2016, the Unit will focus on improving the early childhood, primary and secondary education library services and resource them with new books and equipment.

A budget of $2 million is provided to the Unit in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $518,600.

The additional funding will facilitate the modernisation of library services in Fiji through the adoption of library best practices. $250,000 is allocated for the cost of the software license and the setup of a database to help the Unit strengthen its operation for all the libraries in the four divisions. Similar to the support given to the primary and secondary schools, $200,000 is allocated to early childhood education for the provision of library services, new books and equipment.

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1. Established Staff ...... 3,614.6 3,965.6 5,272.4 9,237.9 500.0 500.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 161.7 99.4 0.0 99.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 80.4 104.0 79.0 183.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 33.9 72.4 67.6 140.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 124.7 3,660.0 30.0 3,690.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 38,839.8 39,700.0 0.0 39,700.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction...... 404.0 150.0 100.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase...... 951.5 880.0 (800.0) 80.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 148.2 150.0 50.0 200.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 218.7 730.0 (339.1) 390.9 0.0 0.0 ------44,577.4 49,511.4 4,459.9 53,971.2 500.0 500.0 ------

Programme 2 - Primary Education ACTIVITY 2 - Government Primary Schools

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 707.6 1,030.1 0.0 1,030.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 115.7 72.0 0.0 72.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.5 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4.2 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2.0 2.0 (0.8) 1.2 0.0 0.0 ------829.9 1,117.2 (0.8) 1,116.4 0.0 0.0 ------136

Programme 2: Primary Education ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Primary Section is responsible for coordinating and facilitating quality delivery of teaching and learning and the administration of primary education in Fiji. It supports the Primary Education Department, which looks after Fiji’s 730 registered primary schools and 17 special schools around the country. For 2016, the General Administration is provided with $54.0 million. $35 million of this will go towards Government’s free tuition initiative for primary school, Year 1 to Year 8. To better address the needs of disadvantaged primary schools, the Ministry has further reviewed and will introduce a new formula for the distribution of the grant in 2016. $1.4 million will also go towards the subsidising of tuition for pre- school. The Free Milk Program will continue with an allocation of $3.6 million. This is expected to benefit around 20,000 Year 1 students to promote good health and nutrition. Furthermore, plans have been made to appoint counsellors within the nine education districts to strengthen and support counselling service in schools. A budget of $272,359 is allocated for the recruitment of an additional nine counsellors. To strengthen the drive towards quality education delivery in the rural and remote areas, Government will allocate $5 million in 2016 to increase allowances for 556 teachers that are teaching in areas identified as “very remote”. Government plans to extend this incentive to teachers teaching in the “remote” areas the following year. Water tanks will continue to be established in primary schools, and $80,000 is allocated to continue this essential work in 2016. The Ministry will identify schools on the basis of need, with a focus on maritime and rural areas affected by drought conditions. Schools are also used as evacuation centres in the case of natural disasters, making this investment even more important. $200,000 is also provided to improve the standard of infrastructure and facilities for the Early Childhood Education centres around Fiji.

Programme 2: Primary Education ACTIVITY 2: Government Primary Schools

$1.1 million is provided to fund the operations including teachers’ salaries at the two Government Primary Schools: Delainamasi Primary School and Natabua Primary School.

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Programme 2 - Primary Education ACTIVITY 3 - Non-Government Primary Schools

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1. Established Staff ...... 119,880.5 122,292.9 7,559.9 129,852.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 322.7 470.0 0.0 470.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 419.2 700.0 300.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 150.0 150.0 (150.0) (150.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 17.0 300.0 200.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 61.6 70.5 (14.7) 55.8 (13.5) (13.5) ------120,701.0 123,833.4 8,195.2 132,028.6 (163.5) (163.5) ------

Programme 2 - Primary Education ACTIVITY 4 - Special Education

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,999.4 2,205.1 0.0 2,205.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.5 1.2 6.3 7.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.9 8.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... …475.3 550.0 559.0 1,109.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1.5 1.4 0.0 1.4 0.0 0.0 ------2,477.6 2,765.7 565.3 3,331.0 0.0 0.0 ------138

Programme 2: Primary Education ACTIVITY 3: Non-Government Primary Schools

The Non-Government Primary School activity is provided with the largest allocation in the education portfolio at $132.0 million. This funding pays the salaries of 5,521 teachers at the 728 non-Government primary schools in Fiji.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to address quality education, Government will provide $7.6 million for 250 new ED9A teaching positions to improve the teacher-student ratio; and to fund the salary upgrade of the existing ED9A and ED8A positions. These teachers will be allocated to schools where the need arises with the goal of reducing the teacher-to-student ratio to 1 to 30 in primary schools. While improving the learning environment for students, this initiative will also create additional employment opportunities for new teacher graduates.

A budget of $700,000 has also been allocated to pay for the meal costs of 4,070 primary school boarder’s at rural remote schools. This is supplemented with the contribution of root crops and vegetables by the students’ parents.

Further funding of $500,000 is provided to improve school infrastructure for non-Government primary schools nationwide, in particular those in rural and maritime areas.

A new furniture programme will also be enacted in 2016 for non-government primary and secondary schools to provide desks and teacher tables to eight newly established schools. $150,000 has been allocated to deliver this furniture by the end of 2016.

Programme 2: Primary Education ACTIVITY 4: Special Education Fiji’s new educational system is designed to ensure that no child is left behind, including children with special needs. In 2016, Government has allocated $3.3 million for special education. This includes the operating costs of the 17 primary special schools and two vocational special schools in Fiji. This funding will also allow the Ministry to support the special needs children who are currently enrolled in 35 mainstream schools in Fiji. In 2016, the Ministry will focus on making more schools disability friendly.

The Ministry supports a Special Education Unit that conducts workshops for special education teachers. Government also provides in-service training for special education teachers.

The Ministry have revised the special school grant from $250.00 to $500.00 per student in 2016. This is in recognition of the special needs of these students. $1.1 million is allocated for this purpose.

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Programme 3 - Secondary Education ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,890.9 636.4 2,900.0 3,536.4 37.0 37.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.0 8.0 23.5 31.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 6.5 6.8 14.0 20.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2.0 2.0 23.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 32,407.8 31,633.4 0.0 31,633.4 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 392.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 80.0 0.0 80.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 250.0 150.0 400.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 59.0 14.5 (0.3) 14.2 0.0 0.0 ------34,770.1 32,631.1 3,110.2 35,741.3 37.0 37.0 ------

Programme 3 - Secondary Education ACTIVITY 2 - Government Secondary Schools

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 12,924.9 14,091.1 0.0 14,091.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,572.9 1,464.5 0.0 1,464.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 49.3 144.0 0.0 144.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 133.2 304.0 0.0 304.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,465.4 1,800.0 0.0 1,800.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 337.7 337.2 (134.9) 202.3 0.0 0.0 ------16,483.3 18,140.9 (134.9) 18,006.0 0.0 0.0 ------140

Programme 3: Secondary Education ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

In 2016, the General Administration is provided with a budget of $35.7 million, an increase of $3.1 million. This section supports the Secondary Education Department, which looks after Fiji’s 172 secondary schools (including seven private secondary schools) and manages a number of programs.

Government will continue to support tuition free education for secondary school students, Year 9 to Year 13. In 2015, as a result of this initiative, secondary school rolls increased by more than 2,646. Under this allocation, $31.4 million will fund secondary school tuition to provide free education to all Year 9-13 students. Government will continue to subsidise boarding fees for secondary school students whose parents earn less than $6,500 a year. $200,000 has been allocated to ease the burden on parents and improves access to education.

Similar to its program for primary, Government will allocate $2.9 million in 2016 to increase allowance for 272 secondary school teachers that are teaching in areas identified as “very remote”. Government plans to extend this incentive to teachers teaching in the “remote” areas the following year. This will strengthen the drive towards quality education delivery in the rural and maritime areas. Similarly, Government will purchase and install water tanks for secondary schools. $80,000 is allocated in 2016 to assist 36 schools in 11 districts.

As part of Government’s commitment to improve the quality of boarding facilities in the rural and maritime schools, $400,000 is provided to renovate boarding facilities that will be determined by the Ministry.

Programme 3: Secondary Education ACTIVITY 2: Government Secondary Schools

$18.0 million is provided for this Activity. This includes funds for the operations of the 12 Government secondary schools in Fiji. The largest portion of this is for the salaries of 563 teachers.

This allocation includes $1.5 million for food and supplies for the nine Government boarding schools and $300,000 for minor works.

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Programme 3 - Secondary Education ACTIVITY 3 - Non-Government Secondary Schools

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1. Established Staff ...... 104,014.0 105,782.4 4,994.0 110,776.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 204.8 270.0 30.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 301.9 240.0 20.0 260.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 138.1 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 695.1 700.0 (100.0) 600.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 49.1 55.5 (19.5) 36.0 0.0 0.0 ------105,403.0 107,147.9 4,924.5 112,072.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 4 - Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,660.3 2,113.1 0.0 2,113.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 62.0 33.8 0.0 33.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 13.7 24.5 8.5 33.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 6.7 12.0 7.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,483.9 1,430.0 0.0 1,430.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 210.5 220.0 (86.6) 133.4 0.0 0.0 ------4,437.2 3,833.4 (71.1) 3,762.3 0.0 0.0 ------142

Programme 3: Secondary Education ACTIVITY 3: Non-Government Secondary Schools

There are a total of 159 non-Government secondary schools in Fiji that are supported by Government. In 2016, Government is providing funding of $112.1 million, mostly for the salaries and allowances of 4,039 teachers.

Similar to primary education, the Government will provide $4.9 million for 100 new ED9A teaching positions to improve the teacher-student ratio and to fund the salary upgrade of the existing ED9A positions. These funds will be provided to where the need arises with the goal of reducing the teacher-to- student ratio to 1 to 35 in secondary school.

The Ministry will continue to support the running costs of non-Government boarding schools with an allocation of $260,000.

In addition, funding of $600,000 is provided for the ongoing improvements in boarding schools to be identified by the Ministry.

Programme 4: Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

In 2016, the Curriculum Development Unit is provided with an overall budget of $3.8 million to support the operations of the Unit in ensuring the effective implementation of the National Curriculum Framework. Government is committed to the ongoing development of Fiji’s national curriculum to be responsive to the requirements and expectations of tertiary institutions and the labour market.

The budget includes the provision of $550,000 to continue to support the New Assessment Framework, which ensures that textbooks are developed for all grades that take into account important and relevant up-to-date issues such as climate change, disaster risk management, environmental education and non- communicable disease.

Continued funding of $600,000 is provided for the ongoing implementation of the National Curriculum Framework, which sets guidelines for education providers that establish quality and consistent educational standards in Fiji.

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Programme 4 - Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 2 - Education Resources Centre

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 133.7 283.0 0.0 283.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 204.3 129.5 0.0 129.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.4 0.8 6.7 7.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3.6 4.3 14.7 19.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 850.8 740.0 760.0 1,500.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 111.4 111.8 25.6 137.4 0.0 0.0 ------1,304.2 1,269.4 807.0 2,076.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 4 - Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 3 - School Broadcast Unit $000

1. Established Staff ...... 129.0 158.7 0.0 158.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.2 2.5 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.8 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 28.1 40.0 0.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 4.6 6.8 (2.7) 4.1 0.0 0.0 ------162.7 211.0 (2.7) 208.3 0.0 0.0 ------144

Programme 4: Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 2: Education Resources Centre

The Education Resource Centre is responsible for printing, binding and distributing new course descriptions and texts books.

The Centre has received an increase of $807,000 in the 2016 Budget mainly due to the increased funding for the printing of textbooks for all primary and secondary schools to ensure that all students in Fiji have free textbooks.

The total funding for the Education Resource Unit is $2.1 million.

Programme 4: Curriculum Development ACTIVITY 3: School Broadcast Unit

The School Broadcast Unit is provided a budget of $208,300 in 2016 to support its educational programs for broadcast nationwide, five days a week on Radio 1.

Ongoing programs that are provided by the unit include – “Teachers World” – which is targeted at providing continuing education for primary school teachers. The other two are designed for primary school students as a supplement to their regular courses. “The World We Live In” is for Years 4 to 6 and “The World Around Us” is for Years 7 to 8.

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Programme 5 - Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 606.1 874.5 272.4 1,146.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 18.4 23.7 0.0 23.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 13.0 16.0 0.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2.1 4.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,599.1 450.0 140.0 590.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 179.3 1,250.5 0.0 1,250.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 8,000.0 (7,800.0) 200.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 393.6 1,270.5 (1,197.6) 72.9 0.0 0.0 ------2,811.8 11,889.2 (8,585.2) 3,304.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 5 - Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 2 - Careers

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 35.7 0.0 35.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 5.5 0.0 5.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 1.6 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 12.6 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2.6 8.6 (3.5) 5.1 0.0 0.0 ------15.2 101.4 (3.5) 97.9 0.0 0.0 ------146

Programme 5: Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

Government is firmly committed to improving the quality of technical education in Fiji and to promote it as an attractive alternative to university study. The trades can offer highly-paid and rewarding careers, particularly in light of the current shortage of tradesmen, and so Government is making a big push to develop a system of technical skills training that meets the needs of Fiji’s young people as well as the needs of the nation.

The Technology and Employment Skills Training Section is responsible for guiding this reform and has been allocated $3.3 million in 2016, the decrease in allocation is attributed to the transfer of technical college allocation to a separate activity (21-5-3).

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment, $1.25 million is provided to cover the full cost of fees for Technical and Vocational Education and Training [TVET] students.

The E-Learning initiative is allocated $200,000 to fund four schools undergoing a pilot programme in 2016. This model learning system will allow students to upload notes and assignments online via open- source software provided by USP. Upon the successful completion of the pilot programme, the initiative will expand to all other schools in Fiji to complement the ongoing digital literacy programme.

An additional $140,000 is provided for the procurement of technical equipment for secondary schools to be used for technical courses such as home economics, industrial arts and computing, among others.

Programme 5: Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 2: Careers Services

The Careers Development Section works with schools to offer students career guidance and advice about what step to take after graduation. This involves working with teachers to ensure that they are aware of current opportunities in the job market as well as the human resource needs of our nation.

$97,900 is allocated for this unit in 2016.

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Programme 5 - Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 3 - Technical College

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1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 4,871.4 4,871.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 1,472.5 1,472.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 384.3 384.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 962.0 962.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 6,178.0 6,178.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 1,128.5 1,128.5 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 3,222.3 3,222.3 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 1,068.8 1,068.8 0.0 0.0 ------0.0 0.0 19,287.8 19,287.8 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 6 - Research, Development and Training ACTIVITY 1 - Research, Development and Training

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 918.3 993.3 0.0 993.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 4.2 4.7 0.0 4.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 4.9 5.5 0.0 5.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 9.7 30.0 10.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2.9 21.0 (7.5) 13.5 0.0 0.0 ------939.9 1,154.5 2.5 1,157.0 0.0 0.0 ------148

Programme 5: Tertiary Technical Education ACTIVITY 3: Technical Colleges

Recognising the critical role that the skilled trades play in national development, the skills mismatch in the labour market and the increase in demand for tradesmen in various fields, Government has decided to establish eight Technical Colleges around the country in 2016. The Ministry will consult with representatives from the different industries to develop Certificate I and II courses aligned to national need. This is a new activity that will be responsible for the establishment and operation of 11 Technical Colleges in Fiji.

In 2016, a sum of $19.3 million is allocated for this Activity.

Programme 6: Research, Development and Training ACTIVITY 1: Research, Development and Training

The Research, Development and Training Section is responsible for developing new policies and initiatives that build on past reforms to continue to increase the quality of education and improve access to education.

Under this Unit, Government is supporting the National Research Council – with a budget of $100,000 – to carry out the following roles: developing research and development [R&D] policies and programs for the Fijian Government; helping academics write research proposals and attract grant funding; administering a R&D fund for the Fijian Government; coordinating the research needs of the various Government Ministries; identifying areas of national interest that require specialised research; and forming partnerships with national, regional and international partners.

In 2016, a sum of $1.2 million is allocated for this Activity.

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Programme 7 - Asset Monitoring Unit ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 198.2 278.7 0.0 278.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 48.5 22.6 0.0 22.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 4.5 5.4 0.0 5.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2.6 18.5 7.0 25.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1.2 3.6 (0.8) 2.8 0.0 0.0 ------255.0 328.8 6.2 335.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 8 - Examinations ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 564.8 631.1 0.0 631.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 24.5 21.9 0.0 21.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 9.2 14.1 0.0 14.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2.8 33.5 0.0 33.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,272.8 1,313.0 600.0 1,913.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 159.4 204.1 (27.6) 176.5 0.0 0.0 ------2,033.7 2,217.7 572.4 2,790.1 0.0 0.0 ------150

Programme 7: Asset Monitoring Unit ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Asset Monitoring Unit manages all school construction and renovation projects. The Unit is responsible for ensuring that the projects are well planned and properly executed and that they produce results that meet the needs of the schools and create a better experience for students.

Government will therefore ensure that the Ministry of Education has the capacity and resources to implement the $6.65 million worth of infrastructure projects budgeted in 2016. For this reason, $335,000 is provided to ensure effective operation of this Unit.

Programme 8: Examinations ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Examination Unit ensures that there is a thorough, efficient and relevant method of assessing student performance across Fiji’s schools. The national standardised exams are conducted for Years 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13.

In 2016, Government has allocated $2.8 million, an increase of $572,400 to cater for the increase in examination expenses due to higher numbers of students taking examinations. These external examinations are intended to measure students’ performance, and funding will be used for the printing, distribution and grading of these exams.

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Programme 9 - Heritage and Arts ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 335.4 381.4 172.3 553.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 33.6 11.4 12.1 23.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 21.5 24.5 0.0 24.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 23.1 25.3 0.0 25.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 26.7 72.0 0.0 72.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,301.5 1,094.9 231.5 1,326.4 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 563.2 719.0 560.0 1,279.0 (250.0) (250.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 510.5 745.0 329.2 1,074.2 (724.2) (724.2) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 110.7 126.1 0.0 126.1 (22.5) (22.5) ------2,926.3 3,199.7 1,305.1 4,504.7 (996.7) (996.7) ------

Programme 9 - National Archives of Fiji ACTIVITY 2 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 434.3 638.4 0.0 638.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 23.2 25.8 0.0 25.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 5.8 7.0 11.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 86.2 107.1 5.5 112.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 117.2 145.0 88.0 233.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1.7 1.7 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 31.5 38.9 (6.2) 32.7 0.0 0.0 ------699.8 963.9 98.3 1,062.2 0.0 0.0 ------152

Programme 9: Policy and Administration A ACTIVITY 1: Heritage and Arts

The Department of Heritage and Arts is provided $4.5 million, an increase of $1.3 million. The Department is charged with enhancing Government’s efforts to safeguard Fiji’s rich cultural and natural heritage. It is also responsible for policies and programs that promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding.

The Fiji Arts Council, the Fiji Museum and the National Trust of Fiji are supported under this activity with operating grant of $961,468.

$100,000 is provided for funding of the “Fiji Intangible Cultural and Tourism Framework,” that seeks to use Fijian culture as a tool to promote Fiji internationally. Furthermore, funding of $100,000 is provided for the “Cultural Industries” project that promotes local goods and services that have a cultural aspect. This is an income-generating initiative aimed at improving livelihoods, especially in Fiji’s rural areas.

Government is also committed to restoring and preserving important heritage sites for present and future generations. In 2016, $166,175 is allocated for the completion of the Momi Battery Historic Park Visitor Information Centre, which will significantly boost the tourism potential of this historic site. Government will also continue its support of the renovation and maintenance of the Fiji Museum with funding of $350,000.

Following Levuka Town’s listing as a World Heritage Site in 2013, Government has partnered with a number of other stakeholders to make the restoration and preservation of Levuka Town a top priority. This work is guided by the Levuka Heritage Management Plan, which includes the beautification and upgrade of the deed of cession site, the establishment of a new heritage park. Funding of $408,000 is provided to support this work.

A new allocation of $150,000 is allocated for preparatory works to begin on the rehabilitation and renovation of the Thurston Gardens to provide educational opportunities for school children and the public on botany and the environment.

Government has provided $250,000 for Fiji’s participation in the 12th Pacific Arts Festival that will be held in Guam in 2016. The festival brings together artists and cultural practitioners from around the region to share their cultural heritage.

P Programme 9: National Archives of Fiji ACTIVITY 2: General Administration

The National Archives Department is responsible for the appraisal, acquisition, safe custody and proper maintenance of Fiji’s public records. It makes them available to Government Offices and the public for reference and research purposes. The National Archives of Fiji is the official repository for the permanent records of the Fijian Government and of materials printed and published in Fiji.

Housed within the National Archives is the Sir Alport Barker Memorial Library. This is Fiji’s Legal Deposit Library that receives all materials printed and published in Fiji under the Legal Deposit Act. It is tasked with acquiring and arranging all materials published in Fiji for the knowledge and education of the Fijian people.

A total funding of $1.1 million is provided to support the operation of the Department. The focus in 2016 will be on increasing public awareness and staff development.

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 103,553.5 110,783.1 8,588.3 119,371.3 8,817.8 8,817.8 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 13,693.7 11,488.9 109.1 11,598.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 4,245.1 4,610.1 506.0 5,116.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 12,716.1 12,913.3 1,532.2 14,445.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 35,204.5 44,520.7 5,306.9 49,827.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,170.5 1,007.5 440.0 1,447.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 7,332.7 11,433.8 1,192.1 12,625.9 (6,073.9) (6,813.9) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 177,916.1 196,757.4 17,674.6 214,432.0 2,743.9 2,003.9 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 15,653.2 46,142.9 (6,309.9) 39,833.0 (39,833.0) (39,833.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 8,745.1 7,550.0 6,498.4 14,048.4 (14,048.4) (14,048.4) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 24,398.3 53,692.9 188.5 53,881.4 (53,881.4) (53,881.4) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 10,390.8 18,377.6 (6,607.3) 11,770.3 (5,396.0) (5,462.6) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 212,705.3 268,827.9 11,255.8 280,083.7 (56,533.5) (57,340.1) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 12,019.9 (962.8) 11,057.1 0.0 0.0 154

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Government believes that all Fijians should have access to adequate health care services, including those Fijians living in maritime and rural areas. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is responsible for ensuring that every citizen of Fiji has access to a national health system that provides high quality health services that are affordable, efficient and strengthen community development and overall quality of life.

With the growing population demand for health services, the Ministry, over the next five years, will identify the need for health services and begin infrastructure planning in which facilities are built, equipped, and maintained according to a common set of standards and clearly defined population needs.

The Ministry’s priorities will be reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and the spread of communicable and emerging diseases; improving health for families and children and reducing illness and mortality among mothers, children and adolescents; improving mental health; and improving environmental health through safe water and sanitation. At the same time, the Ministry also plans to increase the health workforce through the implementation of a strategic needs-based approach to recruitment, deployment, training and retention.

Government has allocated $280.1 million to the Ministry to provide support to the Ministry in 2016, an increase of $11.3 million. This represents one of Government’s largest expenditures in 2016, which is a measure of the importance Government has assigned to improving Fiji’s health services.

Administrative and investment priorities include the construction and maintenance of new health facilities and the upgrading of existing infrastructure throughout the country; hiring and training of more health professionals; making medicine more accessible and affordable for all Fijians; providing more health education and information to the public; and provisioning equipment to the major hospitals, sub- divisional hospitals and health centres.

As part of the Ministry’s plan to improve efficiency through decentralisation and the demarcation of curative and preventive budget allocations, the major hospitals will be allocated into separate activities to grant more transparency, ownership and accountability for individual hospital administration. Likewise, the four Divisions will be allocated separate funding for their subdivisional hospitals and preventative activities.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,086.5 4,487.8 (243.5) 4,244.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 609.7 546.8 3.1 549.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 2,365.4 2,666.9 10.0 2,676.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,770.1 1,799.5 115.0 1,914.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4,230.1 2,897.6 941.4 3,839.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers...... 544.3 577.5 440.0 1,017.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 6,153.2 10,073.8 1,162.1 11,235.9 (6,073.9) (6,813.9) 8. Capital Construction ...... 15,653.2 46,142.9 (6,309.9) 39,833.0 (39,833.0) (39,833.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 1,095.3 600.0 1,050.0 1,650.0 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,941.9 8,929.0 (3,885.8) 5,043.2 (4,280.1) (4,346.7) ------38,449.6 78,721.9 (6,717.5) 72,004.3 (51,837.0) (52,643.6) ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 12,019.9 (962.8) 11,057.1 0.0 0.0 156

Programme 1 : Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration section’s total budget is $72.0 million. The section oversees the overall administration of the health sector.

A sum $1.3 million is provided for Expenses of overseas and medical consultation to cater for the increasing number of patients needing overseas referrals for special treatment that Fiji cannot provide, such as cancer and cardiac referrals. $2.2 million is provided for the charter of aircrafts to meet the high demand for medical evacuation of high-risk patients from locations mainly in the rural and maritime areas. $300,000 is budgeted to improve the Ministry’s Health Information System and Infrastructure in order to strengthen the surveillance and response to communicable diseases. This will help the Ministry identify the most at-risk areas and undertake any necessary interventions before the outbreak of any disease. A provision of $1 million is allocated for In-Service Training to build capacity of health service employees.

A provision $1.3 million is made available for the purchase of non-technical equipment for all health facilities. A separate allocation of $350,000 is also provided for the procurement and upgrading of ICT equipment for all health facilities to improve intra-ministry communications and networking.

The Ministry also partners with and provides grant support to some Non-Profit Organisations that complement the delivery of health services in Fiji. These organisations are Channel Home of Compassion, Father-Law Home, Reproduction and Family Health Association and St John Association. Furthermore, the Ministry will receive cash grant and technical assistance of $16.2 million in 2016 from development partners such as UNFPA, UNICEF, Global Fund, DFAT, NZAID, JICA, Taiwan and WHO to supports Government’s effort in improving the health sector.

A total of $39.8 million is allocated in the 2016 Budget as part of the Ministry’s long-term plans to develop its infrastructure in all four Divisions. The major components of this allocation; $21.0 million, will go towards the construction of the new 70-bed Ba Hospital. This project is being undertaken in partnership with the Ba Chamber of Commerce. Preparatory works were completed in 2015 and early civil works have begun and will continue in 2016 together with construction works.

The Ministry has commissioned four new operating theatres and an intensive care unit at CWMH, and will continue its support the Extension of the CWMH Maternity Unit with a budget of $1.3 million allocated for 2016. $1.8 million is allocated to complete the upgrade of the Emergency Department and operating theatres at Lautoka Hospital which is set for completion in 2016.

Other projects include: $2 million for the construction of a 80-bed hospital at Nausori; $700,000 to construct a 10-bed birthing unit at the Makoi Health Centre; $2.0 million to complete the extension of Rotuma Hospital; $1.2 million to upgrade Keiyasi Health Centre; $3 million to upgrade and rehabilitate sub-divisional hospitals, health centres and nursing stations; $3.3 million for the construction of the new Naulu Health Centre that will be more accessible to some 22,000 people living in the area of Wainibuku, Davuilevu, Naulu/Nakasi and Koronivia; and $500,000 for the construction of a boundary fence for Navua Hospital.

The Research Unit is also part of this activity and is allocated a budget of $633,600 in 2016.

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Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 1 - Public Health Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,889.8 1,898.5 0.0 1,898.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 150.4 128.1 0.0 128.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 15.1 104.7 0.0 104.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 13.1 78.3 0.0 78.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,935.1 1,688.0 0.0 1,688.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 626.3 430.0 0.0 430.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,179.5 1,360.0 30.0 1,390.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 449.3 484.7 (191.2) 293.5 0.0 0.0 ------6,258.5 6,172.4 (161.2) 6,011.2 0.0 0.0 ------158

Programme 2: Health Services ACTIVITY 1: Public Health Services

The Ministry’s Public Health Unit sets the strategic direction and framework for all public health and primary care services, develops evidence-based policies, facilitates the implementation of public health activities at operational levels, and monitors and evaluates public health activities, including disease surveillance and research.

Salaries and wages for the Unit’s 121 established staff and 48 un-established staff cost around $2 million. Each of the technical units of the Public Health Division is headed by a national advisor, with counterparts within the Divisions and Sub Divisions.

The following section provides an overview of the organisation and implementation of communicable and non-communicable disease policies and strategies in Fiji. Public Health Services is mainly involved with promoting awareness, preventing and controlling Non Communicable Disease, HIV/AIDS, and promoting Family Health, Adolescent Health, Child Health, Environmental Health and Mental Health.

A total budget of $6 million is provided for this Unit to conduct outreach programs to enable the public to make the right decisions concerning their health and how they use health services. The Unit also works to ensure that funds are used productively and for activities aligned to the public health policies and programs of Government.

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Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 2 - CWM Hospital

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1. Established Staff ...... 24,612.6 27,649.6 1,543.3 29,192.8 1,511.1 1,511.1 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 3,249.5 2,827.1 16.7 2,843.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 394.9 292.3 237.3 529.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3,554.2 3,164.0 762.0 3,926.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,130.7 1,964.5 304.7 2,269.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 3,977.3 813.1 (207.9) 605.2 0.0 0.0 ------37,919.4 36,710.5 2,656.0 39,366.6 1,511.1 1,511.1 ------

Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 3 - Lautoka Hospital

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 19,574.1 18,264.7 1,171.7 19,436.4 1,227.1 1,227.1 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,996.7 1,731.8 11.0 1,742.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 292.9 267.9 27.7 295.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,984.1 2,016.0 151.0 2,167.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,109.7 1,165.0 115.2 1,280.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 517.3 (180.5) 336.8 0.0 0.0 ------24,957.5 23,962.7 1,296.0 25,258.7 1,227.1 1,227.1 ------160

Programme 2 : Health Services ACTIVITY 2 : CWM Hospital

A budget of $39.4 million is provided under this activity to fund the work of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Fiji. This is an increase of $2.7 million from the 2015 level. The increase is mainly due to the hiring of additional doctors and nurses for 2016. The CWM Hospital is a 514-bed hospital and a referral hospital for 97 other health facilities in the Central and Eastern division.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available at major hospitals, a budget of $1.5 million is provided for an additional 36 medical doctors and 20 nurses in 2016. This will strengthen the 1,442 existing staff at the hospital.

The 135,000 annual outpatients at the hospital and average occupancy rate of 80% have required that Government allocate an additional budget of $1.3 million for the hospital’s operational expenses. The allocation will cover major expenses of power supply, laboratories test referrals, and rations for hospital patients.

Government has also provided for much-needed infrastructural development at CWMH. $1.3 million is provided for the extension of CWMH Maternity Unit. Other major developments planned for the hospital include the construction of the new 200-bed Maternity Hospital and the new National Radiotherapy Centre.

Programme 2 : Health Services ACTIVITY 3 : Lautoka Hospital

A budget of $25.3 million is provided for operations at the Lautoka Hospital - an increase of $1.3 million. This increase is mainly due to the provision of new doctors and nurses in 2016. The 299-bed capacity hospital is the Western Divisional hospital providing medical treatment to the public. It also serves as the Division’s only referral tertiary hospital and provides both primary and secondary health care.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available at major hospitals, a budget of $1.2 million is provided for an additional 30 medical doctors and 15 nurses in 2016. This will strengthen the 592 existing staff at the hospital.

The hospital serves six sub divisional medical districts; Ra, Tavua, Ba, Lautoka/Yasawa, Nadi and Nadroga/Navosa. The operating budget of the hospitals ensures the effective implementation of clinical services and support services including some specialised services such as the overseas mission teams.

Government is also committed to ensuring that the staffs are well trained, especially in various specialised areas. Government has allocated $1.0 million to facilitate the training needs of the Ministry.

On-going upgrading works will continue at the Lautoka Emergency Department and $1.8 million is budgeted for this project.

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Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 4 - Labasa Hospital

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1. Established Staff ...... 12,665.6 17,249.0 1,046.4 18,295.4 1,039.6 1,039.6 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,627.8 1,473.8 10.4 1,484.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 184.3 229.0 28.0 256.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,776.5 1,811.0 96.0 1,907.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 958.0 1,035.5 168.2 1,203.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 461.3 (158.2) 303.1 0.0 0.0 ------17,212.2 22,259.5 1,190.7 23,450.3 1,039.6 1,039.6 ------

Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 5 - Tamavua Twomey Hospital

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,490.3 2,469.1 107.0 2,576.1 96.5 96.5 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 831.0 769.9 3.9 773.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 44.0 44.7 6.5 51.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... (79.5) 168.0 45.0 213.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 163.2 218.5 36.0 254.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 64.7 (18.0) 46.7 0.0 0.0 ------4,449.1 3,734.9 180.4 3,915.3 96.5 96.5 ------162

Programme 2 : Health Services ACTIVITY 4 : Labasa Hospital

A budget of $23.5 million is provided for operations at the Labasa Hospital, which is responsible for the care of around 139,275 people in the Northern Division. The provision is an increase by $1.2 million over the 2015 level. The increase is mainly due to the provision of additional doctors and nurses in 2016.

The hospital works closely with its referral health centres from Bua, Macuata, Cakaudrove and Taveuni. Its main operations are clinical and support services, and the hospital is also supported by various overseas missions in the provision of specialized medical services.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available at major hospitals, a budget of $1.0 million is provided for an additional 24 medical doctors and 15 nurses in 2016. This will strengthen the 448 existing staff at the hospital.

Major upgrading works are continuing at the Hospital in an effort to improve the capacity, quality and safety of our health care system to meet the current and future health needs. Some of the future infrastructure plans for the Labasa Hospital are the expansion and extension of the maternity and radiology unit; commissioning of new equipment such as general x-ray machines, fluoroscopy machine, and mammography machine; and construction of a grade-four consultant quarters, a Masonite flat, and a hospital boundary fencing.

Programme 2 : Health Services ACTIVITY 5 : Tamavua/Twomey Hospital

A budget of $3.9 million is allocated for the operations of the Tamavua/Twomy Hospital, which is responsible for 15,600 annual outpatients. This represents an increase of $180,400 over the 2015 level, mainly due to the provision of additional nurses in 2016.

The Tamavua/Twomy Hospital is one of the two specialised hospitals that blend TB unit, leprosy and dermatology, and rehabilitation-medicine hospital services for patients throughout Fiji. The national rehabilitation-medicine unit continues to play an important role in the rehabilitation of disabled persons, namely those suffering from spinal paralysis, stroke and amputations.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available at major hospitals, a budget of $96,465 is provided for an additional 5 nurses in 2016. This will strengthen the 92 existing staff at the hospital.

Government will continue to support the infrastructure development of the hospital through the provision of $3.0 million. The hospital plans to carry out some major upgrading and refurbishment work on the rehabilitation and stroke unit, construct a new ablution block for the administration unit, and construct walkways at the hospital.

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Programme 2 - Health Services ACTIVITY 6 - St. Giles Hospital

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1. Established Staff ...... 2,790.1 474.9 102.3 577.1 96.5 96.5 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 542.4 492.0 3.0 495.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 40.9 46.2 2.6 48.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 157.0 158.0 30.0 188.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 207.8 269.0 40.0 309.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 71.0 (21.9) 49.1 0.0 0.0 ------3,738.3 1,511.0 156.0 1,667.0 96.5 96.5 ------

Programme 3 - Health Services ACTIVITY 1 - Central Division

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1. Established Staff ...... 10,849.4 12,769.1 893.5 13,662.7 840.0 840.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,216.3 886.0 11.0 897.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 181.1 137.5 28.5 166.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 455.5 460.9 84.6 545.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 346.3 302.4 355.3 657.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,803.3 135.1 (11.9) 123.2 0.0 0.0 ------14,851.9 14,691.1 1,360.9 16,052.0 840.0 840.0 ------164

Programme 2 : Health Services ACTIVITY 6 : St. Giles Hospital

A budget of $1.7 million is allocated for the operations of the St. Giles Hospital, the only specialist mental health institution in Fiji. The hospital provides psychiatry services directly to all divisional and sub-divisional hospitals within the central/eastern division, senior citizen homes, and its psychiatric outreach clinics in Valelevu, Samabula and Nausori.

St. Giles is also responsible for conducting mental health awareness and training for health workers and the public and provides input at a national level for mental health policy and plans.

For 2016, the hospital aims to increase its awareness campaign along with home and community visits that provide peer support and offer community-based, non-clinical services to people who are distressed or experiencing mental illness. In addition to this, Government will continue to support the hospital through the provision of funding for the upgrade of various units within the hospital to improve service delivery.

Programme 3 : Health Services ACTIVITY 1 : Central Division

A budget of $16.1 million is allocated for the operations of the Central Division health services which is responsible for over 380,000 people in the five medical subdivisions within defined geographical boundaries. This represents an increase of $1.4 million over the 2015 level. The Central Division is one of the largest Divisions in Fiji's health services and serves the five medical subdivisions include the predominantly urban and periurban Suva and Rewa subdivisions, the periurban and rural Serua /Namosi and Tailevu subdivision to the rural and more remote Naitasiri subdivision.

Health service delivery in the Central Division is provided through four sub-divisional hospitals, a Senior Citizens Home, a National Diabetic Centre, an Adolescent Health Unit, a HIV/STI Hub Centre, a Womens’ Wellness Centre, 21 health centres and 22 nursing stations. All the sub-divisional hospitals and health centres refer patients that require specialized tertiary care to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. The primary function of the division is to ensure that the public health prevention programme, control intervention programme and clinical services are available to the communities within its boundaries.

As part of Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available at major hospitals, a budget of $840,010 is provided for an additional 25 nurses and 10 medical doctors in 2016. This will strengthen the existing 613 established staff and 114 unestablished staff.

For 2016, the Division aims to strengthened and improve Outreach and Shift clinics to the Community; strengthen outreach and shift clinics to communities that cannot readily access the health facilities particularly in Serua/Namosi and Tailevu and Naitasiri; and increased education and awareness on prevention of CD and NCD and Wellness advocacy. Government will continue to support the ongoing maintenance and infrastructure development of subdivisional hospitals and health centres through the provision of $3.0 million.

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Programme 3 - Health Services ACTIVITY 2 -Eastern Division

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1. Established Staff ...... 5,170.6 5,843.0 754.5 6,597.5 840.0 840.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 483.3 484.6 26.0 510.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 267.3 276.5 73.0 349.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 433.2 484.1 1.4 485.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 189.2 295.9 50.4 346.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 158.5 (52.2) 106.3 0.0 0.0 ------6,543.6 7,542.7 853.0 8,395.7 840.0 840.0 ------

Programme 3 - Health Services ACTIVITY 3 - Western Division

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1. Established Staff ...... 11,195.8 11,448.9 1,702.1 13,151.1 1,680.0 1,680.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,722.2 1,114.9 (0.1) 1,114.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 206.2 224.4 16.6 241.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 803.5 788.3 36.9 825.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 459.7 454.8 74.9 529.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 220.1 (76.5) 143.6 0.0 0.0 ------14,387.4 14,251.4 1,753.8 16,005.2 1,680.0 1,680.0 ------166

Programme 3 : Health Services ACTIVITY 2 : Eastern Division

A budget of $8.4 million is allocated for operations of the Eastern Division, an increase of $853,000 over the 2015 level due to the provision of additional doctors and nurses in 2016. The division comprises of the major maritime zone in Fiji, covering the largest sea area of Lomaiviti, Kadavu, northern and southern Lau and Rotuma.

Government is committed to assisting the Eastern Division is confronting the challenge of accessing health services in remote areas and assisting the 42,000 Fijians that reside in the Eastern Division.

For 2016, Government has allocated $840,010 to hire an additional 10 medical doctors and 25 nurses to address the quality of service in the rural and maritime areas.

Government continues its support to the upgrading and maintenance of health facilities and has allocated $3.0 million in the 2016 budget for this purpose.

Programme 3 : Health Services ACTIVITY 3 : Western Division

A budget of $16.0 million is allocated for the operations of Western Division health services, an increase of $1.8 million mainly due to the provision of additional doctors and nurses. Prevention, control and surveillance of non-communicable and communicable diseases and management of health emergencies and mass casualties will be the key concerns for Western Division health services in 2016.

Government has allocated $1.7 million to hire an additional 20 medical doctors and 50 nurses in 2016 to assist the Western Division with the unique challenges that result from operating in Fiji’s major tourist belt.

$3.0 million is allocated for the upgrading and maintenance of various health facilities in the Western Division to improve the conditions of health centres and nursing stations.

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Programme 3 - Health Services ACTIVITY 4 - Northern Division

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1. Established Staff ...... 6,433.0 7,293.3 1,510.9 8,804.2 1,487.1 1,487.1 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 942.6 799.6 19.2 818.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 151.6 207.5 36.0 243.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 414.8 448.6 110.4 559.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 274.9 300.0 70.9 370.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 143.4 (37.8) 105.6 0.0 0.0 ------8,216.8 9,192.5 1,709.5 10,902.0 1,487.1 1,487.1 ------

Programme 4 - Health Services ACTIVITY 1 - Drugs and Medical Equipment

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1. Established Staff ...... 795.6 935.1 0.0 935.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 321.6 234.3 5.0 239.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 101.4 112.5 40.0 152.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,433.6 1,536.5 100.0 1,636.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 23,199.8 33,929.6 3,150.0 37,079.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 7,649.8 6,950.0 5,448.4 12,398.4 (12,398.4) (12,398.4) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,219.1 6,379.3 (1,765.3) 4,614.0 (1,115.9) (1,115.9) ------35,720.9 50,077.3 6,978.1 57,055.4 (13,514.3) (13,514.3) ------168

Programme 3 : Health Services ACTIVITY 4 : Northern Division

A budget of $10.9 million is allocated for the operations of the health services in the Northern Division. This is an increase of $1.7 million over the 2015 level mainly due to the provision of additional doctors and nurses. The Northern Division will remain focused on primary and preventative health care in 2016.

Government has allocated $1.5 million to hire an additional 20 medical doctors and 40 nurses. This is part of Government’s effort to bring the nurses-patient ratio to 40 nurses per 10,000 persons and to bring the doctor-patient ratio to 1 doctor per 1,000 persons.

Similar to other divisions, $3.0 million is allocated for maintenance and upgrading works in various health facilities and nursing stations.

Programme 4: Health Services ACTIVITY 1: Drugs and Medical Supplies

Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services [FPBS] Centre is the centralised procurement centre for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services for biomedical equipment and medical consumables distributed to all Government health facilities.

A total budget of $57.1 million is allocated to this Unit, an increase of $7.0 million.

The budget increase is due to the additional $5.7 million provided for the purchase of three new vaccines, namely Rotavirus, Pneumococcal and HPV; and the increase in free medicine program to $10 million to expand the list of free medicine from 72 to 142 approved medication to Fijians with an annual income that does not exceed $20,000.

In addition, the Ministry is committed to upgrade Government health facilities nationwide and equip these medical facilities with appropriate bio-medical equipment. A total budget of $12.4 million is allocated for procurement of bio-medical and dental equipment for both the Urban and sub-divisional hospitals.

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Head No. 23 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 341.6 347.9 0.0 347.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 16.8 17.1 0.0 17.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 34.0 56.0 0.0 56.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 24.7 60.0 0.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 7.4 24.0 0.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 725.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 165.9 174.0 0.0 174.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 1,315.3 1,679.0 0.0 1,679.0 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... …3,730.0 5,530.0 2,123.8 7,653.8 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 5,829.8 19,613.5 1,184.7 20,798.2 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 9,559.7 25,143.5 3,308.5 28,452.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 608.8 876.6 (159.5) 717.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 11,483.8 27,699.1 3,149.0 30,848.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL DIRECT PAYMENT...... 1,165.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 2,450.5 (2,450.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

The Constitution requires the Government to use the available resources to progressively realise the right of every person to accessible and adequate housing.

To do this, Government has adopted a holistic approach to housing that is in large part carried out by the Department of Housing, which is responsible for providing access to adequate and affordable accommodation for all citizens, especially the disadvantaged. The Department plays an important role in the Government’s efforts to combat poverty through the effective administration of the National Housing Policy, which has a specific emphasis on upgrading and resettlement programs.

The Department is also responsible for administering Government grants to social housing providers such as the Public Rental Board, the Housing Authority and the Housing Assistance Relief Trust.

The Department’s 2016 program is based on an inclusive and integrated approach between Government and key housing providers. It will focus on strengthening Fiji’s various social housing programs; assisting the Public Rental Board, the Housing Assistance Relief Trust and the Housing Authority of Fiji to provide the best possible services to the Fijian people; providing accessible and affordable mortgage financing for both rural and urban communities; enhancing the Ministry’s squatter settlement upgrading programs; and enabling more people to graduate from rental accommodation to home ownership.

The Department of Housing is provided with a total allocation of $30.8 million, an increase of $3.1 million.

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Head No. 23 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Programme 1 - Housing ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 341.6 347.9 0.0 347.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 16.8 17.1 0.0 17.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 34.0 56.0 0.0 56.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 24.7 60.0 0.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 7.4 24.0 0.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 725.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 165.9 174.0 0.0 174.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 3,730.0 5,530.0 2,123.8 7,653.8 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 5,829.8 19,613.5 1,184.7 20,798.2 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 608.8 876.6 (159.5) 717.1 0.0 0.0 ------11,483.8 27,699.1 3,149.0 30,848.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL DIRECT PAYMENT...... 1,165.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 2,450.5 (2,450.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0 Programme 1 - Policy and Administration 172

Programme 1 : Housing ACTIVITY 1 : General Administration

The Department is involved in a number of important housing initiatives in 2016:

In 2016, funding for the Public Rental Board [PRB] Subsidy has been maintained at $1 million to support the organisation providing affordable rental accommodation to low income earners as they work towards home ownership. Government has increased funding for the Squatter Upgrading and Resettlement Project to $4.0 million, which will continue to support work at the Cuvu, Caubati and Ledrusasa Squatter Settlements to be completed by 2016. 278 families will receive lease titles as a result of this project. $1 million is allocated for Town Wide Informal Settlement Upgrade projects to upgrade informal settlements on iTaukei land along the Suva- Nausori Corridor. This includes Qauia, Wakanisila, Nadonumai, and Waidamudamu. More than 278 families are expected to benefit from this program in 2016. These funds will be used for consultancy fees to begin preparatory development work.

Government is providing $4.9 million for the establishment of a new housing authority in Matavolivoli which is targeting 45 acres of land to provide affordable housing for low and middle income earners. Currently, 1,928 applicants are under review to receive Government assistance for the subsidization of construction costs to make the homes more affordable. This is a pilot programme that is set for completion in 2017. $3.3 million is provided for the Lagilagi Housing Development Project to fully complete Phase I of the project and to continue work on Phase II. 77 homes have already been constructed through this development project with another 77 set for completion in 2016. Government will also continue with the “City Wide Squatter Upgrading Project,” which involves the development of squatter settlements in the urban and peri-urban areas that lie within the Suva-Nausori Corridor, Nadi, the Lautoka Corridor, Labasa and Savusavu through the upgrading of infrastructure, utilities, footpaths and recreation centres. The program is targeting five projects, each which will assist 100 families and has been allocated $400,000 in 2016. $2.6 million is provided for the Simla Development Project in 2016. This will cover the construction of rental accommodations that will benefit 36 low-income families in Lautoka and Nadi. The Sustainable Rural Housing/Income Generating Project will continue with an allocation of $300,000 to provide both housing and support for income-generating agricultural activities. The targeted areas for 2016 will be Vanuakila in Naitasiri, Vunisinu in Rewa, Nakama in Macuata, Nakoro in Navosa and Naboutini in Cakaudrove.

Government will also continue its support for the Social Housing Policy with the Housing Authority with funding of $500,000 in 2016. The objective of the program is to write-off housing loans for clients who have paid more than one and half times the principal amount, who have retired or who can prove genuine financial difficulty based on low income or medical grounds. Under this initiative, 80 households were assisted as of November 2015. To encourage home ownership, funding of $10 million is provided to continue with Government’s housing grant for first time home buyers. Squatters who now receive a 99 lease will also be eligible to apply for a grant under this scheme. Continued funding of $1 million is for housing assistance to help Fijians rebuild their homes if they burn down in a fire without insurance. The assistance is available to Fijians with a household income below $50,000 and who have proper leases but no insurance.

Government is also allocating $500,000 to the Housing Assistance and Relief Trust [HART] as a grant to cover the construction of new HART homes and the maintenance of existing homes. 173

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Head No. 24 - MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 4,241.2 5,158.4 46.6 5,205.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,235.9 954.0 0.0 954.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 279.1 298.0 0.0 298.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 911.1 719.2 0.0 719.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 718.3 721.6 320.0 1,041.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers…..…...... …………….R27,656.5 34,940.0 5,810.0 40,750.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 788.3 1,648.0 236.6 1,884.6 (362.6) (362.6) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 35,830.4 44,439.2 6,413.2 50,852.5 (362.6) (362.6) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 235.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 902.0 800.0 150.0 950.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 1,137.6 800.0 150.0 950.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 284.9 483.2 (133.8) 349.4 (32.6) (32.6) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 37,252.8 45,722.4 6,429.4 52,151.9 (395.2) (395.2) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 14.0 (5.5) 8.5 0.0 0.0 174

MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION

The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation oversees three departments: Department of Social Welfare and Department of Women and Children and Poverty Monitoring Unit

Government is committed to reducing poverty to a negligible level and these Departments further that cause by breaking down barriers erected by gender, age, disability and economic standing.

The Department of Social Welfare administers Fiji’s recently-reformed social welfare programmes, which include the Poverty Benefit Scheme, the Child Protection Allowance, the Food Voucher Program, the Social Pension Scheme and the Bus Fare Subsidy. In managing these programmes, the Department is responsible for ensuring that aid flows to those who need it the most, while stamping out corruption and fraud in the system.

The Department is equally committed to ensuring that these programmes do not create a culture of dependency, focusing efforts and energy on graduating individuals and families from “welfare to workfare.”

The Department also has the statutory responsibility to ensure the protection and well-being of children, which includes managing juvenile centres.

The Department of Women and Children is responsible for mainstreaming gender in the public service through the National Gender Policy by promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls through the implementation of the National Women’s Plan of Action.

This mission is underscored in the National Women’s Plan of Action, which is aimed at boosting women’s employment opportunities, increasing women’s participation in decision making, eliminating violence against women, improving women’s access to basic services and addressing women’s issues in new legislation. The Department works with other Ministries to ensure that gender perspectives are addressed in all Government policies and initiatives and promote gender equality.

The Poverty Monitoring Unit evaluates Government’s poverty-related programmes and makes policy recommendations to the Ministry and Cabinet. The Unit is committed to ensuring that all such programmes deliver actual outcomes in terms of improving livelihoods and reducing poverty. Government assistance must effectively target the less vulnerable in society

The Ministry’s allocation will also allow it to strengthen many of its existing programmes, such as the Fire Victims Relief Assistance, the Welfare Graduation Program and income generating programmes.

The Ministry’s overall budget in 2016 is $52.2 million, an increase of $6.4 million.

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Head No. 24 - MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration and Voluntary Organisation Support

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1. Established Staff ...... 920.2 1,084.9 (208.9) 876.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 84.4 42.2 0.0 42.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 84.4 75.0 0.0 75.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 385.6 214.0 0.0 214.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 61.4 99.7 0.0 99.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 390.0 390.0 150.0 540.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …………………102.8 26.0 336.6 362.6 (362.6) (362.6) 8. Capital Construction ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 902.0 800.0 150.0 950.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 56.3 58.3 3.7 62.0 (32.6) (32.6) ------2,987.1 2,790.1 431.4 3,221.5 (395.2) (395.2) ------AID-IN-KIND...... …0.0 14.0 (14.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Poverty Monitoring Unit

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 301.9 320.9 0.0 320.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 25.2 14.1 0.0 14.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 22.2 23.2 0.0 23.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 42.8 44.0 0.0 44.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 27.5 2.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …………………297.9 300.0 0.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 26.6 55.4 (22.2) 33.2 0.0 0.0 ------744.1 759.6 (22.2) 737.4 0.0 0.0 ------176

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

Government will continue to support a number of its existing social programmes under this Activity with an allocation of $3.2 million.

Government has once again provided $500,000 to the Ministry’s Welfare Graduation Program. This Program is aimed at helping social welfare recipients move from “welfare to workfare.” Fiji cannot support a culture of dependency. When people move from welfare to work, they regain their self- esteem and confidence. In 2015 alone, 289 individuals are being assisted by one of the Program’s partner organisations to set up income generating enterprises.

$150,000 is provided for Fire Victims Relief Assistance grants, which provide much-needed relief for Fijians who lose their homes in a fire and who do not have insurance. The grants are in the sum of $1,000 and are intended to provide immediate relief for things like food and new clothing. These grants are available to those living in settlements without lease titles.

Government has provided $300,000 to fund operating and capital grants to voluntary organisations that assist the Ministry in its stated mission to reduce poverty and encourage productive lifestyles. The grant to the Fiji National Council of Disabled Persons has been increased by $100,000 to $390,000 in 2016. The Council advocates on behalf of disabled persons throughout the country.

One of the new allocations provided to the Ministry is the Domestic Violence Helpline, which is provided $170,000. This will set up a 24-hour Toll-Free Help-Line for women victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The line is also part of a referral mechanism for service providers to women victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Poverty Monitoring Unit

The Poverty Monitoring Unit evaluates Government’s poverty-related programmes and makes policy recommendations to the Ministry and Cabinet.

The Unit is committed to ensuring that all such programmes deliver actual outcomes in terms of improving livelihoods and reducing poverty. Government assistance must effectively target the most vulnerable in society.

The Unit also manages the Integrated National Poverty Eradication Programme [INPEP], to reduce overlap and increase the impact of Fiji’s various poverty programmes. In 2016, the Unit has been allocated a total of $737,400 for its operations.

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Head No. 24 - MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION

Programme 2 - Social Welfare ACTIVITY 1 - Institutional Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 586.4 665.8 0.0 665.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 227.8 184.6 0.0 184.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 2.7 7.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 38.8 57.0 0.0 57.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 16.5 30.0 0.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 9.6 14.1 (5.6) 8.5 0.0 0.0 ------881.9 958.5 (5.6) 952.9 0.0 0.0 ------Programme 2 - Social Welfare ACTIVITY 2 - Field Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,417.7 1,844.7 154.4 1,999.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 172.0 83.8 0.0 83.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 98.0 110.0 0.0 110.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 191.6 201.0 0.0 201.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 525.9 480.0 320.0 800.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 26,211.4 33,390.0 5,660.0 39,050.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 267.3 662.0 (140.0) 522.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 89.1 197.0 (50.0) 147.0 0.0 0.0 ------28,973.0 36,968.5 5,944.4 42,912.9 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 8.5 8.5 0.0 0.0 178

Programme 2: Social Welfare ACTIVITY 1: Institutional Services

The Institutional Services oversee Fiji’s residential homes for children under the age of 18 who are awaiting court hearings or who have been placed under the care and protection of the State. These facilities also accommodate children who cannot be controlled by their parents, grandparents or guardians. Institutional Officers supervise the minors and are responsible for their care and protection.

$952,900 is allocated in 2016 for its operations.

Programme 2: Social Welfare ACTIVITY 2: Field Services

The Field Services section is responsible for the administration of the Ministry’s core social welfare programmes. This section has the largest component of the Ministry’s budget. $42.9 million is allocated for 2016.

In 2016, Government will reform the Social Pension Scheme to reduce the age of eligibility from 68 to 66 in July 2016 and to maintain the allowance at $50 a month. The funding for this program has been increased from $8 million to $13 million in order to carry out this reform. The scheme provides pensions for persons aged 66 years and over who do not have any form of income or pension, or who have never been beneficiaries of a superannuation scheme. The disabled and elderly aged 65 and above will also continue to be assisted with bus fare subsidies to ease the cost of travel.

The Poverty Benefit Scheme [PBS] is allocated $22 million. The Scheme provides food vouchers of $50 a month, and a maximum cash payment of $110 a month.

The Child Protection Allowance will be provided with a budget of $3.2 million. An additional $500,000 is provided for the Child Protection Programme, which involves awareness programmes and the implementation of the recommendations of the Convention of the Rights of the Child.

Pregnant women in rural areas will continue to receive assistance through the Food Voucher Program to reduce cases of malnutrition and complications during pregnancy. $500,000 has been allocated for this program.

A grant of $200,000 is budgeted in 2016 for the National Council of Older People, which is responsible for protecting the interests of older people and helps to care for senior citizens.

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Programme 2 - Social Welfare ACTIVITY 3 - Senior Citizens Homes

$000

1. Established Staff ...... …227.7 231.9 0.0 231.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 606.9 509.0 0.0 509.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 4.4 5.3 0.0 5.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 56.7 76.0 0.0 76.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 61.3 66.0 0.0 66.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 16.9 22.1 (8.8) 13.3 0.0 0.0 ------973.9 910.3 (8.8) 901.5 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Women and Gender Development ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... …787.3 1,010.2 101.1 1,111.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 119.4 120.4 0.0 120.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 67.4 77.5 0.0 77.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 195.7 127.2 0.0 127.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 25.7 43.9 0.0 43.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,055.1 1,160.0 0.0 1,160.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 120.2 660.0 40.0 700.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 235.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 86.5 136.3 (50.9) 85.4 0.0 0.0 ------2,692.9 3,335.4 90.2 3,425.7 0.0 0.0 ------180

Programme 2 – Social Welfare ACTIVITY 3 - Senior Citizens' Home

The Ministry is budgeted $901,500 in 2016 for the operations of the three senior citizen homes in Labasa, Lautoka and Samabula. This is a new activity that was transferred from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

This will enable these homes to continue to provide health and social support for one of the most vulnerable groups of people in Fiji.

The Ministry will continue to support these three homes, which provide housing, meals, gatherings, recreational activities and health and hospice care.

Programme 3: Women and Gender Development ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Department of Women is the primary advisory body on women and gender development issues for Government.

The implementation of the National Gender Policy will allow the Department to work across all of Government to help enhance understanding of the policy’s vision and build capacity for gender mainstreaming within the public service.

The Fiji Women’s Federation – which advises the Minister for Women – will continue to improve the coordination of women’s programmes around Fiji with an allocation of $200,000. Government has also maintained funding for grants for non-governmental organisations that help the Department carry out its core function of advancing the interests of women and girls around the country. In 2016, $150,000 is allocated for this purpose.

Funding for the Women’s Plan of Action has been allocated $1 million in 2016 to better support the key objectives of this long-term development plan.

A sum of $500,000 has been allocated to host the 3rd annual Fiji National Women’s Expo, which is focused on creating a platform for rural women’s groups to market their products and search for development partners in the nation’s capital. More than 600 women from around the country gathered in Suva for the 2nd Annual Expo in October 2015.

The Ministry will hire an additional six staff to help address the challenge of gender and climate change, domestic violence, gender information and gender based violence. The salaries for these positions have been factored into the Budget. The operational expenditures such as travel, communication and maintenance have been increased to reflect the anticipated increase in activity. $101,100 has been allocated for these new positions.

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,548.2 1,994.6 (81.8) 1,912.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 200.8 203.0 0.0 203.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 147.4 185.4 78.0 263.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 189.0 214.6 50.0 264.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 827.2 1,035.1 120.0 1,155.1 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,960.7 3,600.0 5,050.2 8,650.2 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 2,776.6 3,153.0 303.6 3,456.6 (136.6) (136.6) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 7,649.8 10,385.5 5,519.9 15,905.4 (136.6) (136.6) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 833.6 5,652.0 454.0 6,106.0 (6,106.0) (6,106.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 833.6 5,652.0 454.0 6,106.0 (6,106.0) (6,106.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 513.3 653.2 (202.9) 450.3 (12.3) (12.3) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 8,996.7 16,690.7 5,771.0 22,461.7 (6,254.9) (6,254.9) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 109.3 (109.3) 0.0 0.0 0.0 182

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is responsible for the formulation and implementation of a range of policies and programmes targeted at empowering our young people and enabling them to reach their full potential.

The Ministry’s Youth Development Programs and grants are all aimed at empowering and equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to enable them to stand on their own feet and develop income-earning opportunities that are viable, sustainable and satisfying. To further support the above, the Ministry operates Training Centres and aims to establish new ones as part of its Strategic direction. The Ministry also encourages teamwork, which is a central component in facilitating the promotion and development of sports. The integration of these two sectors – Youth and Sports Development – is an integral part of the Government’s Strategic Plan.

A love of sport is a defining aspect of the Fijian character. It is central to the national psyche. It keeps our people fit, builds teamwork, creates employment opportunities and is an integral part of nation building.

The Ministry plays a key role in developing sporting infrastructure, both in urban and rural areas. It is also charged with creating a vibrant and highly competitive sports industry in Fiji to engender national pride and benefit the Fijian economy.

The Ministry has a budget of $22.5 million, an increase of $5.8 million.

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Programme 1 - Youth ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

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1. Established Staff ...... 577.3 917.0 (81.8) 835.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 108.9 97.8 0.0 97.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 98.3 121.0 54.0 175.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 67.8 69.3 0.0 69.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 506.9 619.5 35.0 654.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 705.0 852.0 (146.0) 706.0 (706.0) (706.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 82.7 121.5 (40.6) 80.9 0.0 0.0 ------2,146.9 2,798.2 (179.4) 2,618.7 (706.0) (706.0) ------Programme 1 - Youth ACTIVITY 2 - Youth Development & Training $000

1. Established Staff ...... …727.0 804.5 0.0 804.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 76.2 82.3 0.0 82.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 36.0 43.6 0.0 43.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 91.2 106.0 0.0 106.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 96.7 99.2 0.0 99.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... …0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,076.6 1,153.0 303.6 1,456.6 (136.6) (136.6) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 135.4 175.3 (34.1) 141.2 (12.3) (12.3) ------2,239.0 2,463.9 269.5 2,733.4 (148.9) (148.9) ------AID-IN-KIND...... …0.0 109.3 (109.3) 0.0 0.0 0.0 184

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

To strengthen our ability to meet the needs of young people, and especially those who are vulnerable, the Ministry is undertaking a number of capital projects and new initiatives aimed at enhancing youth innovation and engagement with their communities in the coming year. The Ministry is enhancing basic infrastructure, its human resource capabilities plus the training programmes that are equipping young people with the skills to obtain employment. The Policy and Administration Section is resourced with a total budget of $2.6 million in 2016. As part of Government’s commitment, a budget of is allocated for the upgrading of $706,000 the five main youth training centres - Nasau Youth Training Centre in Sigatoka, Yavitu Training Centre in Kadavu, Naleba Training Centre in Macuata, Naqere Training Centre in Savusavu - and the National Youth Band Centre in Valelevu. These centres provide skills training that will help young people start businesses, improve their workplace competitiveness and further their educations. Government has provided to cover the sponsorship and awareness campaign for the $30,000 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016. This award is designed to reward entrepreneurship and business acumen demonstrated by Fijian youth. Government has also allocated for National Youth Day. The Ministry plans to carry $55,000 out a National Youth and Sports Expo during this day to give youths the opportunity to showcase arts, crafts and agricultural products to encourage innovation and productivity in the agricultural and cultural sectors. $50,000 is allocated for the refurbishment of the Ministry’s offices to improve service its delivery.

Programme 1: Youth ACTIVITY 2: Youth Development and Training

This is an integral section of the Ministry solely responsible for youth development in Fiji, with a total budget of $2.7 million that supports the National Youth Policy. Government will continue its support for the Ministry’s capacity building programmes to meet the current needs on the ground and ensure that young people become productive members of society. Government has increased the funding for the Youth Capacity Building Program to $1 million to widen the scope of the program and continue its Seeds of Success, Empowerment Training, Youth Feed the Nations and Multi Skills/Mobile Skills training programmes. Government, in partnership with non-government youth organisations, has also maintained its allocation for the Voluntary Organisation Youth Training Program at $200,000 to further encourage young people to serve the larger community. In 2016, Government will use this allocation specifically to fund youth organsations to run training programmes that support the National Youth Policy in the areas of entrepreneurship, sexual health awareness and climate change mitigation strategies. Government has also provided $100,000 for the International Youth Exchange Program.

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Head No. 25 - MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

Programme 1 - Youth ACTIVITY 3 - Research, Policy, Information and Planning

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 135.9 139.3 0.0 139.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 3.0 5.4 0.0 5.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 10.3 12.4 0.0 12.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 25.3 26.4 30.0 56.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 5.7 6.6 0.1 6.7 0.0 0.0 ------180.2 190.0 30.1 220.1 0.0 0.0 ------Programme 2 - Sports ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 108.0 133.7 0.0 133.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 15.6 22.9 0.0 22.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 10.2 15.4 24.0 39.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 19.7 26.9 50.0 76.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 198.4 290.0 55.0 345.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers...... 1,960.7 3,600.0 5,050.2 8,650.2 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,700.0 2,000.0 0.0 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 128.6 4,800.0 600.0 5,400.0 (5,400.0) (5,400.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 289.5 349.8 (128.3) 221.5 0.0 0.0 ------4,430.6 11,238.7 5,650.9 16,889.6 (5,400.0) (5,400.0) ------186

Programme 1: Youth ACTIVITY 3: Research, Policy, Information and Planning

An increased total budget of $220,100 is allocated under the Research Policy Planning and Training Unit to improve efficiency and the effective delivery of the Ministry’s policies. The increase is attributed to a new initiative to provide situational-analysis research to explore the lives and attitudes of young people in relation to education, health, socio-economic status, political participation and sustainable livelihoods. The Unit also helps set Ministry priorities by providing managerial information that is up-to-date and more thoroughly analysed for planning and decision- making purposes.

The Unit will ensure that it focuses on enhancing and expanding the Ministry’s service delivery. This includes the review of the Youth Development Index Report for Fiji, research on the National Youth Council of Fiji, strengthening monitoring and evaluation of the Ministry’s programmes, maintaining liaison between the National Youth Council of Fiji and the Ministry of Youth and Sports and reviewing the Ministry’s Training Centre programmes, developing and reviewing policies.

Programme 2: Sports ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Sports Section is charged with implementing the National Sports Policy that emanates from Government’s Strategic Plan for sports development in Fiji. The budget has been increased by $5.7 million to $16.9 million in 2016. This increase is mainly due to Government’s support to the development of sports in Fiji and the overseas sports tournament, particularly the preparation and participation of Team Fiji to the Rio Olympics.

The Section works closely with the Fiji National Sports Commission [FNSC] and will continue to fund FNSC’s operation with a grant of $1.0 million. The Ministry will continue to provide $2 million for the engagement of international coaches for all sporting bodies. $1.4 million is provided for Hosting of International Tournament in 2016.

Government has allocated $5.4 million, to be administered by the FNSC, to work with other sporting agencies and coordinate Fiji’s participation in major international sporting tournaments held in 2016. These include: the Rio Olympics, Northern Rugby Tour, Pacific Nations Cup, U20 World Rugby, Pacific Challenge and the National Rugby Championship. In 2016, Government will allocate $2.0 million to continue with work on the rural sporting complex in Kadavu as part of its long-term program to develop top level sporting facilities in rural areas.

The Department will have an increased allocation of $400,000 to continue its work on facilitating the development of other rural playing fields. This is to provide more opportunities for rural sporting talent to develop and encourage more young people in rural areas to participate in sport and other kinds of organised physical activity. Five fields were completed in 2015, with 10 additional fields targeted for upgrading in 2016. Government has also allocated $3 million for the major upgrade and maintenance of the Government-owned sports facilities across Fiji. In 2015, work was completed on Lawaqa Park. In 2016, work is set to begin on the Fiji Flour Mills Gymnasium. The FSC will prioritise its projects based on which facilities require urgent work. An operating grant of $500,000 is also allocated to Fiji Sports Council to improve its service delivery to the public.

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Head No. 26 - HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Unestablished Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers...... ………………………………80,749.2 79,739.2 (9,154.4) 70,584.8 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 80,749.2 79,739.2 (9,154.4) 70,584.8 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... …………………3,300.0 6,000.0 0.0 6,000.0 (6,000.0) (6,000.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 3,300.0 6,000.0 0.0 6,000.0 (6,000.0) (6,000.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 84,049.2 85,739.2 (9,154.4) 76,584.8 (6,000.0) (6,000.0) ------188

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

As part of its investment in education, Government provides grants to a number of tertiary institutions in Fiji that allow them to provide world-class education and training for Fiji’s young people.

Government supports these institutions so they can expand their operations, improve the quality of their offerings, and become more involved in our national development. These grants complement Government’s “topper’s scheme” and the Tertiary Loans Scheme [TELS] by ensuring that Fiji’s tertiary institutions offer programs that are relevant to the needs of students and the nation.

The grants are administered by the Higher Education Commission, which sees that they are targeted towards building local skills and capability in areas of national priority. This provides Fiji with well- trained young people who will boost economic productivity, improving the lives of all Fijians.

In return for these grants, Government has very high expectations of these institutions to develop governance structures that improve the quality of education of children and that plug into the nation’s development efforts.

Higher Education Institutions grants are specifically allocated to institutions that qualify for funding by Government according to the funding model approved by Cabinet. These are those that have been fully accredited with the Fiji Higher Education Commission and have charitable trust status.

A total funding of $76.6 million is provided as Higher Education Institution Grants in 2016.

For 2016, the University of the South Pacific will receive an operating base grant of $30.2 million, Fiji National University's operating grant will be $36.0 million, and the University of Fiji will receive a grant of $2.3 million.

In addition, the following institutions will also be provided with special funding:

● Corpus Christi - $140,092 ● Fulton College - $50,000 ● Monfort Boys Savusavu - $387,615 ● Monfort Boys Veisari - $287,202 ● Sangam Institute - $250,000 ● Vivekananda Technical Centre - $143,394 ● Centre for Appropriate Technology Development - $736,009

In addition to its operating grant, FNU will receive a capital grant for work on its Labasa campus in Macuata in the sum of $5 million in 2016 for ongoing development and civil works at the campus. The total cost of this project is around $38.0 million.

In addition to this, $1 million is provided for preparatory works for the establishment of FNU’s teaching hospital, which will be established in Lautoka to train doctors, dentists, nurses and other allied workers for Fiji and the region. The hospital will also provide advanced medical and surgical procedures. Government will provide a total of $10 million for this project, and the remaining cost will be sought from development partners.

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE

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1. Established Staff ...... 12,970.8 14,162.5 0.0 14,162.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 5,974.1 6,113.0 0.0 6,113.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel ane Communications ...... 800.2 791.4 5.9 797.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance ane Operations ...... 2,276.5 2,170.3 256.8 2,427.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,048.3 704.8 0.0 704.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,680.4 2,221.0 1,343.9 3,564.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,252.9 2,340.0 2,371.5 4,711.5 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 28,003.3 28,502.9 3,978.1 32,481.0 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 17,708.0 22,086.0 6,209.4 28,295.4 391.2 904.1 9. Capital Purchase ...... 325.8 920.0 506.5 1,426.5 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 7,295.1 9,130.0 1,610.3 10,740.3 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 25,329.0 32,136.0 8,326.2 40,462.2 391.2 904.1 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 3,473.4 4,333.4 (1,087.8) 3,245.6 35.2 81.3 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 56,805.7 64,972.2 11,216.5 76,188.8 426.4 985.4 ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 16,446.3 (2,760.6) 13,685.7 0.0 0.0 190

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Agriculture accounts for around 9.3 per cent of Fiji’s GDP. The development of the agricultural sector will ensure that the benefits of economic growth reach the entire population, especially our rural people.

It represents a major component of rural household economies and is crucial for development and food security.

The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for guiding Government’s agricultural policy, which is focused on helping Fijians provide for themselves and their families by strengthening the Fijian agricultural sector, with special attention paid to competitive exports.

The agricultural policy is also directed at responsibly managing competing demands for land and boosting Fiji’s food security.

The Ministry is working to restore the agriculture sector’s economic contribution to 15 per cent of GDP; to increase the value of non-sugar agricultural exports to $100 million over a period of three years; and to reduce the annual imports of fruits and vegetables to $80 million over three years.

The Ministry has gradually moved from a Government led – or “top-down” – approach to a demand driven – or “bottom-up” – approach, listening and responding to the needs of farmers and the opportunities in the market.

The “Green Growth Framework for Fiji” furthermore highlights the need to address food security through improved farm efficiency and the establishment of a coordinated mechanism to manage competing demands for land.

The Ministry of Agriculture is now also promoting farming as a business as opposed to farming as just a way of life. Farming today is a highly specialised skill and farmers need the proper training and assistance in order to do the job they are expected to do and to achieve the results they are hoping to achieve.

The Ministry is allocated a budget of $76.2 million, an increase of $11.2 million.

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,445.8 1,878.6 (208.9) 1,669.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 145.2 164.6 0.0 164.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 296.9 255.4 0.0 255.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,210.9 1,042.0 0.0 1,042.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 495.0 108.5 0.0 108.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,024.3 1,361.0 1,343.9 2,704.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 70.6 235.0 (35.0) 200.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 4,814.5 1,500.0 4,100.0 5,600.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 296.9 246.1 (101.6) 144.5 0.0 0.0 ------11,800.2 6,791.2 5,098.4 11,889.6 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.0 1,110.0 84.5 1,194.5 0.0 0.0 192

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The allocations under General Administration are for the Ministry of Agriculture’s headquarters and support services, which include the administration, finance, training and asset management units.

The Ministry is also a member of some international development agencies [FAO, IFAD, OIE, APCC and CAPSA] and as such is required to pay subscriptions. This is reflected under SEG 6.

The operating grants allotment for Tutu Training Centre in Taveuni has been increased from $450,000 to $614,051 to fund the Centre’s expansion into Bua Province to benefit 40-50 new youths. The allocation for the Navuso Agriculture Training School in Naitasiri has been increased from $330,000 to $515,270 to fund additional operational costs needed by the tertiary institute.

Government is also reviving the Agriculture Marketing Authority, which helps smallholder farmers in remote and hard-to-reach areas sell their produce. The Authority buys produce from farmers in rural, interior and maritime areas and then sells it to both local and overseas markets. This important program promotes agricultural activity among these communities. The Authority will receive increased funding of $5.6 million in 2016 to fund infrastructure improvements and to ensure better compliance with the new international standards for exports to overseas markets.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Economic Planning and Statistical Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 644.8 741.2 0.0 741.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 34.4 44.5 0.0 44.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 30.5 30.5 0.0 30.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 51.8 52.5 0.0 52.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 16.7 23.0 0.0 23.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 527.3 1,068.5 2,186.5 3,255.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 2,000.0 2,000.0 679.0 1,224.8 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 800.0 0.0 800.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 480.6 4,500.0 (2,500.0) 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 89.9 277.7 69.8 347.5 61.1 110.2 ------1,876.1 7,538.0 1,756.3 9,294.3 740.1 1,335.0 ------194

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Economic Planning and Statistical Services

The efforts of the Economic Planning and Statistical Division are aimed at ensuring the strategic objectives of the Ministry are achieved. The Division provides policy advice, market information, project formulation and monitoring, and collection of reliable agricultural data.

The Ministry needs reliable and up-to-date statistics to correctly measure and monitor agricultural activity in Fiji, specifically in terms of marking progress on its underlying missions of reducing poverty and increasing food security. The Division updates its statistics on a regular basis, including crop and livestock data, and demographic information and is supported with a budget of $400,000 for the “Ongoing Fiji Agriculture Statistical System.

Government has allocated $0.8 million for the purchase of farm machines and tools to improve farm efficiency and productivity. Farmers can apply in groups for a Government subsidy that will allow for the purchase of specialised machinery to modernise the agriculture industry. Five tractors were procured in 2015 through this initiative. The Agro-Input Subsidy which increases the productivity of non-sugarcane farmers through the provision of fertilisers at subsidised costs will be provided a budget of $500,000 in 2016.

The Land clearing programme has been allocated $500,000 in 2016. The programme assists farmers by subsidising the preparation of land for farming. The subsidy, which will cover 9/10 of land development costs, will help reduce production costs for farmers and allow for further expansion of farming operations.

In 2016, the Ministry will improve market-information collection services for exports and make data more accessible to agro processors so that they can better identify demand and supply in overseas markets. $300,000 has been allocated for the Agriculture Trade to fund these ongoing initiatives which also include market surveys in China and some countries in Europe.

The International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) is providing a loan of USD$6.5 million spread over a four year period (2016-2020) to fund the Fiji Agricultural Partnership Project, which will support farmers in the highlands of Ba, Nadroga/Navosa and Naitasiri with the aim of improving incomes and building farming capacity. A sum of $2 million is expected to be released in 2016 which will cover for capacity building for the Ministry to support agribusiness activities at national and farm levels.

Beginning in 2016, the European Union through its EDF Eleven program (2016 -2020) will also provide a grant of $2.3 million to the Ministry of Agriculture to support sustainable rural livelihood for the agriculture sector. Funding of €9 million is available to Fiji for this purpose within the four year period.

The Rural and Outer Island Agricultural Development Program, which is managed by the Division is allocated $1m. This program focuses on projects that enhance food security in remote and maritime areas by constructing the necessary infrastructure. 45 projects were completed in 2015 with an additional 50 targeted for 2016.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Research

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1. Established Staff ...... 277.6 288.9 0.0 288.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 385.4 496.2 0.0 496.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 36.3 37.3 0.0 37.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 20.8 27.5 3.0 30.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 230.7 274.5 0.0 274.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 40.3 50.9 (20.1) 30.8 0.0 0.0 ------991.1 1,175.3 (17.1) 1,158.2 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4 - Information Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 240.5 275.5 0.0 275.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 8.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 7.9 14.4 1.4 15.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 3.2 11.4 79.8 91.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 45.2 26.5 0.0 26.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 196.2 280.0 0.0 280.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 34.0 49.8 (12.6) 37.2 0.0 0.0 ------535.9 657.7 68.6 726.3 0.0 0.0 ------196

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Research

The budgetary allocations in this Activity support the administration of the eight Agriculture Research Stations around Fiji.

These are the Koronivia Research Station, the Naduruloulou Research Station, the Sigatoka Research Station, the Legalega Research Station, the Dobuilevu Research Station, the Seaqaqa Research Station, the Wainigata Research Station and the Taveuni Research Development Centre in Mua.

The funding supports the salaries of technical personnel who provide a range of crucial research services. These experts conduct research on a variety of topics including new seeds and planting materials, methods of crop improvement and crop protection, export pathways, pesticides, plant genetic resources and chemical services.

The results of this research – and other relevant information – is disseminated to farmers and other stakeholders.

There are minor increases in fuel and oil allocation to support the services provided by the Research Stations.

This activity is funded at $1.2 million.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 4: Information Services

Technology has enormous potential to give farmers access to the information they need to manage their farms effectively. It also allows the Ministry to share and exchange information between its various outposts in a timely manner.

The objective of the Information Services Unit is to extend the use of technology across the Ministry’s offices and stations. This will improve its internal operations and enhance the services provided to farmers.

The overall budget for the Unit has increased by $68,600 to a total of $726,300 to cover various operating allocations supporting the unit and the inclusion of a new Data Link Rental Allocation of $77,810 for the payment of rental lines to Telecom Fiji for the Govnet Network.

The Ministry’s website has been upgraded together with the Ministry’s PABX system in HQ, Vatuwaqa and Koronivia. The improvement in PABX will continue in 2016 to other stations.

The Ministry has also installed govnet at the Korovou, Nacocolevu, Rotuma, Lakena and Luvuluvu stations. The improvement in access to govnet services will be extended to Kadavu, Seaqaqa and other stations in 2016.

The Unit is also responsible for conducting public awareness and informational campaigns.

The budget for the Agriculture Show has been maintained at $180,000, to bring it to more locations around the country to meet the growing interest shown by the public. In 2016, seven areas will be targeted for agricultural shows; Taveuni. Labasa, Sigatoka, Rakiraki, Nausori, Rotuma and Vanuabalavu.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5 - Land and Water Resource Management

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1. Established Staff ...... 716.5 720.7 0.0 720.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 34.0 36.0 0.0 36.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 22.8 24.0 1.5 25.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 23.7 24.0 2.0 26.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 6.9 7.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 8.1 8.3 (3.0) 5.3 0.0 0.0 ------812.1 819.9 0.5 820.4 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.0 3,141.8 (941.8) 2,200.0 0.0 0.0 198

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 5: Land and Water Resource Management

The Land and Water Resources Management Division provide technical support services to develop land for agriculture and improve crop yields. The Division’s Operation Headquarters is based in the Ministry’s headquarters in Raiwaqa responsible for the planning, design and implementation of agricultural infrastructure development, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation structural works.

Its core functions is to provide technical support for farm irrigation systems, drainage of water logged lands, maintaining existing irrigation and drainage schemes, as well as flood protection projects.

The Division provides engineering support services to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Crop Extension, AH&P and Research Divisions and agencies such as the Prime Minister’s Office, Divisional Commissioners and key stakeholders in support of the Integrated Rural Development Policy.

Twenty nine (29) established staff and two (2) unestablished staff are paid from the allocation for this Activity. This includes engineers, environmentalists, and administrators for the Luvuluvu, Ba, Navua and Labasa Stations, and other technical support staff.

In 2015, the Division provided technical advice and engineering support for 26 coastal and river protection projects requested by various Government agencies, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment, and the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management. The Ministry expects this number to rise in 2016 to address communities affected by climate change impacts of rising sea levels and flooding.

The 2016 budget for this activity is $820,400.

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Programme 2 - Crops ACTIVITY 1 - Administration

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1. Established Staff ...... 948.9 879.6 0.0 879.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 161.8 222.8 0.0 222.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 77.2 75.5 0.0 75.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 95.0 95.6 0.0 95.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 48.8 49.0 0.0 49.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 68.5 200.0 (100.0) 100.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 43.2 213.0 (94.2) 118.8 0.0 0.0 ------1,443.4 2,735.5 (194.2) 2,541.2 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..0.0 10,000.0 (3,053.7) 6,946.3 0.0 0.0 200

Programme 2: Crops ACTIVITY 1: Administration

The Extension Division’s mission is to promote productivity and sustainability in agriculture, which it does by providing technical advisory services to farmers. There are a total of 57 stations across Fiji that provide services to farmers and other stakeholders on a daily basis. The Division is working towards improving its baseline data, which is expected to be computerised in 2016.

A sum of $1 million has been allocated for the improvement of rural staff quarters and offices around the country that will enable officers to offer better extension services in rural areas. This funding will also be used for the construction of a new dairy office at Koronivia.

Government will continue to support the operation of the Taveuni Coconut Centre, where training on virgin coconut oil and other by-products from coconuts is conducted annually. The 2016 budget has been increased from $50,000 to $100,000 in view of its importance. Women around Fiji are selected to attend the training at the fully fledged Coconut Centre at Mua in Taveuni. So far, 46 people have received training in 2015 and 55 have been targeted to receive training in 2016.

The Chinese Government with an aid in kind program of $6.9 million will support the construction of the new Mushroom Technology Demonstration Centre at Legalega in Nadi along with technical assistance from the Juncao Mushroom Research Centre. This will enable research into mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the Fijian farming community.

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Programme 2 - Crops ACTIVITY 2 - Extension

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1. Established Staff ...... 2,785.3 2,958.6 0.0 2,958.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,856.8 1,877.6 0.0 1,877.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 83.1 96.0 0.0 96.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 206.4 212.0 0.0 212.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 17.9 18.0 0.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 4,668.0 5,200.0 2,438.0 7,638.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 791.6 828.9 (103.1) 725.8 0.0 0.0 ------10,409.0 11,191.1 2434.9 13,626.0 0.0 0.0 ------202

Programme 2: Crops ACTIVITY 2: Extension

This activity supports the 359 locality staff including GWEs (fieldman) who are spread throughout the 57 agriculture stations around Fiji. In 2016, extension officers will be able to offer reliable extension advisory services to the farmers with the assistance of the Farm Management Manual 2014.

Government is committed to providing essential services to farming communities and has allocated $914,000 to increase staff mobility, facilitate day-to-day logistical operations and purchase new office equipment for agriculture extension services.

Government will continue to support industry development programmes across the country, including those in the coconut, ginger, vanilla, rice and cottage industries. These programmes aim to assist farmers with the necessary tools, resources, infrastructure and expertise for specific crops. $350,000 is provided for the Rice Revitalisation Program, $500,000 for the Coconut Development Program, $530,000 for the Cocoa Revitalisation Program, $800,000 for the Ginger Development Program, $50,000 for the Vanilla Development Program, and $100,000 for the Cottage Industry Development Program.

Two new agricultural initiatives will be launched in 2016 to support Yaqona and Dalo production to meet increased overseas and domestic demand. Government has allocated $1.65 million for this assistance. Current dalo production in Taveuni has suffered from a decrease in fertility, so farming operations are being relocated to the Ra and Bua provinces. The Ministry will be working with farmers in these regions to build capacity for Dalo production to meet increased overseas market demands.

The Coconut Development Programme has proven to be a success, with more than 480,000 seedlings already replanted. The target is to replant one million coconut trees over the next two years.

The Ginger Development Programme has been increased by $300,000 to assist farmers with land preparation and procurement of seedlings and agro inputs. This increase is attributed to increased demand in overseas markets for ginger.

Rice farmers in the North are being assisted through the provision of farming equipment and agro inputs to increase production. The extension division is working with rice farmers to develop potential rice areas through the provision of rice machines.

The Ministry has significantly improved the lives of rural women through the Cottage Industry Development Programme, and this important work will continue in 2016.

The Demand Driven Programmes (DDA) under this activity – namely the Export Promotion Program, Food Security Program and Sigatoka Valley Development Program – are subsidies provided to farmers on a one- third/two-thirds ratio. The funding for the DDA programmes is the same as the 2015 level. Few large commercial exporters are assisted through the EPP, which has significantly improved the linkages from the farmer to the markets.

Government continues to improve the service delivery to the islands, with $119,000 specifically allocated for Agriculture Development in Rotuma; an increase of $69,000 over the 2015 provision. The Nadarivatu Development Programme will continue to target vegetable farmers, who usually supply the market all throughout the year due to its cool climatic conditions.

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Programme 2 - Crops ACTIVITY 3 - Research

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,763.7 1,792.2 0.0 1,792.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,341.0 1,196.3 0.0 1,196.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 46.4 48.7 3.0 51.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 102.4 127.7 170.0 297.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 47.2 54.0 0.0 54.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 67.9 70.0 0.0 70.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,745.4 1,526.0 530.8 2,056.8 (125.8) (125.8) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 325.8 120.0 506.5 626.5 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 270.8 292.0 (7.9) 284.1 (11.3) (11.3) ------5,710.6 5,226.9 1,202.4 6,429.3 (137.1) (137.1) ------AID-IN-KIND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.0 866.0 722.4 1,588.3 0.0 0.0

Programme 2 - Crops ACTIVITY 4 - Watershed Management

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1. Established Staff ...... 287.3 289.4 0.0 289.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 137.9 145.0 0.0 145.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.1 12.4 0.0 12.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 23.7 25.0 0.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 11.3 13.0 0.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 7.2 7.6 (3.0) 4.5 0.0 0.0 ------479.6 492.3 (3.0) 489.3 0.0 0.0 ------204

Programme 2: Crops ACTIVITY 3: Research

The Research division has the mandate to devise and develop adaptable and affordable technologies for the enhancement of the agriculture sector. This includes the transfer of the innovative technologies and processes and the provision of scientific, technical and professional services. The division comprises 76 scientific staff and 13 administrative staff, with 137 field workers distributed at eight research stations.

Each research station focuses on different crops. Overall, the Government has allocated $250,000 for continuing research into root crops, $150,000 for research into tree crops, $250,000 for research into horticulture, $300,000 for research into potatoes, $150,000 for the management of pests, $150,000 for the rice research and $381,000 for seeds and planting materials. These funds will be distributed amongst the various research stations as per their focus areas.

Government has allocated $250,000 for the construction of a new agronomy building. Phase one will begin in 2016 with the demolition of the current building. The building will be used to support and facilitate research on crop production, specifically research on adaptable seeds that are more resilient to the effects of climate change.

An allocation of $256,450 has also been provided for the purchase of molecular diagnostic laboratory equipment to support farmers in properly diagnosing and treating pests and diseases that damage crops. Samples will now be analysed locally, shortening the time frame for the diagnosis of crop diseases.

Government will continue to upgrade research stations, including the improvements to the Plant and Tissue Culture Lab at Koronivia, for which funding of $125,800 will be available in 2016. There is a need to modernise the infrastructure of research stations, and the Infrastructure Improvement of Research Stations will continue in 2016.

The Ministry will also continue to improve the standard at the Fiji Chemistry Lab through the procurement of relevant equipment to allow staff to perform and work in line with international standards for technical competence. Government will provide $370,000 for the upgrading program.

Programme 2: Crops ACTIVITY 4: Watershed Management

The principal aim of the watershed programme is to establish a flood mitigation initiative during natural disasters. Most of these initiatives are in structural measures where we impose either in-stream retention dams or detention ponds to contain, control and divert flood water for some time before it is slowly released.

This is one of the mitigation strategies that both can reduce damage and losses to crops, livestock and people. This activity funds a total of 10 established staff, including river engineers and technical staff, with 12 support staff undertaking surveying and hydrological monitoring daily.

Although no increases are provided in 2016, the Ministry will continue to improve infrastructure to mitigate disasters and reduce risks associated with climate change.

The construction of check dams and weirs to regulate the flow of water during high-intensity rainfall are all managed under this activity. In 2016, work will continue on retention dams in the Namosi tributaries in the Nadi Watershed.

Government has allocated $489,300 for this activity.

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Programme 2 - Crops ACTIVITY 5 - Irrigation Services

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1. Established Staff ...... 115.8 160.6 0.0 160.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 233.8 241.6 0.0 241.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 19.0 19.0 0.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 244.8 250.2 0.0 250.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 20.9 21.8 0.0 21.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,260.2 1,500.0 0.0 1,500.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 251.0 268.7 (107.5) 161.2 0.0 0.0 ------2,145.6 2,461.9 (107.5) 2,354.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Livestock ACTIVITY 1 - Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 723.9 704.5 0.0 704.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 47.4 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 46.9 47.0 0.0 47.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 80.8 83.4 0.0 83.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 19.9 20.5 0.0 20.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 25.3 26.5 0.0 26.5 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 332.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 68.1 26.6 (10.6) 16.0 0.0 0.0 ------1,344.7 958.6 (10.6) 947.9 0.0 0.0 ------206

Programme 2: Crops ACTIVITY 5: Irrigation Services

In the 1980s, seven irrigation networks – called “irrigation schemes” – were constructed to support the rice industry and allow it to grow two crops every year.

Six of these schemes were in the Northern Division at Dreketi, Nasarawaqa, Droca, Kavula, Naruwai and Vunivau, and one scheme was in the Central division at Navua.

Government will continue to maintain these irrigation schemes, which are covered under the provision of $1.5 million for Maintenance of Completed Irrigation Schemes. The total acreage under the irrigation schemes is estimated around 1,829 hectares, and the project will include the normal distilling works, repairs to flood gate crossings, construction of new drain outlets, bund repairs and headwork maintenance.

For 2016, the major activity is for the syphon rehabilitation works that will be laid across the Navua River to provide irrigation water to support rice investments by Grace Road Farm Group in the Navua Irrigation Scheme. This will bring into production 108hectares of potential land for rice production.

Programme 3: Livestock ACTIVITY 1: Administration

The administration of the 25 Animal Health and Production Offices around Fiji is funded under this Activity. The Animal Health and Production Division provides regulatory, veterinary and laboratory services to farmers and other stakeholders in Fiji. The Division employs a total of 224 staff and consists of three main divisions, Central/Eastern, Northern and Western Division.

The Division is responsible for enforcing 13 Acts: the Meat Act, the Fencing Act, the Brands Act, the Pounds Act, the Dog Act, the Birds and Game Act, the Stock Improvement Act, the Goats Ear Mark Act, the Dairies Act, the Arms and Ammunition Act, the Trespass of Animal Act, the Control of Experiments Act and the Protection of Animals Act. Through extensive training, officers of the Division are able to address the wide-range of issues related to this group of legislation that affect farmers and other stakeholders.

The funding for this activity in 2016 is $947,900.

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Programme 3 - Livestock ACTIVITY 2 - Extension

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1. Established Staff ...... 1,517.3 1,786.3 208.9 1,995.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 261.3 298.4 0.0 298.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 34.6 33.5 0.0 33.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 73.3 73.5 0.0 73.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 19.9 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 656.1 860.0 0.0 860.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 2,927.5 3,860.0 340.6 4,200.6 (162.0) (194.9) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,000.0 1,130.0 10.3 1,140.3 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 440.2 598.1 (208.6) 389.5 (14.6) (17.5) ------6,930.2 8,659.7 351.2 9,010.99010.9 (176.6) (212.5) ------AID-IN-KIND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.0 1,328.5 428.1 1,756.6 0.0 0.0 208

Programme 3: Livestock ACTIVITY 2: Extension

All livestock extension programmes are funded under this Activity. These programmes promote the sustainable development of the livestock industry to increase production to meet the rising demand within Fiji.

Government has provided funding for 15 capital programmes in 2016. In 2015, the Beef Multiplication Program and the Sheep Multiplication Program were introduced and will continue to receive funding in 2016. This initiative gives farmers the training and resources they need to start their own breeding programmes for cattle and sheep. The long-term vision is to establish a number of privately run multiplication centres on the country, which adhere to high standards and are able to meet the demands of the industry.

Government will continue to provide $1 million in 2016 for the Brucellosis Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign to control the spread of these diseases. Currently, tests are concentrated on Viti Levu (Central Division). The target in 2016 is to test 80% of the total herd in Fiji.

Government will also continue to fund the Dairy Industry Support Program, the fourth of its Demand Driven Approach Programmes. The program is targeted at assisting dairy farmers, and $850,000, has been provided for it in 2016. So far, the Ministry has assisted 799 supervised farms with a total stock of 25,506 cows. In 2015, 21 projects were established in the Western Division alone.

The Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Limited will also be provided $500,000 in 2016 to support the cartage of milk from smallholder farmers to the Chilling Centres.

A budget of $1 million is provided for the Livestock Rehabilitation Program in 2016. In 2015, a total of 459 cows were artificially inseminated with semen imported from Livestock Improvement Corporation in New Zealand. The program is expected to continue in 2016 targeting 2,000 cows. In addition, part of the rehabilitation program will be the payment of compensation to farmers who have stock affected with bovine tuberculosis.

The Division is also looking at ways to help farmers improve waste management to stop the pollution of Fiji’s creeks and rivers and preserve the environment. A budget of $150,000 has been allocated for the 2016 construction of a Biogas digester and sedimentation ponds and promoting awareness. Initially the program only targeted pig farms for the production of methane gas, but the Division will extend this project to dairy farms in 2016.

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Programme 3 - Livestock ACTIVITY 3 - Research

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1. Established Staff ...... 185.4 194.0 0.0 194.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 501.0 485.2 0.0 485.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 19.7 19.7 0.0 19.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 41.8 42.5 0.0 42.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 47.3 48.0 0.0 48.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 15.8 16.5 (6.6) 9.9 0.0 0.0 ------811.1 805.9 (6.6) 799.3 0.0 0.0 ------210

Programme 3: Livestock ACTIVITY 3: Research

Livestock research is a section of Animal Health and Production Division. Its core role is to provide appropriate research facilities to address livestock industry problems. Some of the industry problems are unavailability of quality breeding stock and inadequate nutrition.

To address these livestock industry problems, project funding has been made available through the Small Holder Sheep Development Programme ($170,000), Pig Research and Development Programme ($200,000), Feed Technology Programme ($200,000), Beef Research and Development Programme ($225,600), Goat Research and Development Programme ($150,000) and Poultry Research and Development Programme ($150,000).

To achieve its core objectives, from onset it was necessary to improve the debilitated state of infrastructure at all research stations. General improvements to infrastructure were completed using the project funds, and this new infrastructure will undergo regular upgrades and maintenance to prevent deterioration and inbreeding. In addition, beef, dairy, sheep, goat, poultry and pig breeds for breeding were supplied to farmers. Farmers were also assisted with artificial insemination in pigs, and information was disseminated through publications, training sessions and workshops.

Livestock research now seeks to address the livestock nutrition issue through formulation and testing of experimental diets on livestock with the aim of launching a preliminary Fiji Feeds and Feeding Standard in December 2015 with the assistance of the Japanese International Corporation Agency. This work will continue until 2018, when a full-fledged feeding standard for Fiji is established. The results will be disseminated to farmers to address nutrition-related problems on their farms.

In 2016, the section will establish a nucleus herd at Sigatoka Research Station by importing live animals and introducing artificial reproductive technology using embryo transfer. The work will be expanded to dairy research in 2017. The technology will enhance breed improvement and provide quality breeding animals to farmers. The programmes will also provide capacity building for staff and farmers, feed formulations and nutritional experimental trails on livestock at research stations.

Industry problems of unavailability of quality breeding stock and nutrition will be addressed further with implementation of the 2016 livestock research programmes, which will provide specific solutions for reaching livestock production targets and reproductive efficiencies on farms and in communities.

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Programme 5 - Land Drainage and Flood Protection ACTIVITY 1 - Rehabilitation $000

1. Established Staff ...... 509.7 517.1 0.0 517.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 673.2 676.8 0.0 676.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 18.3 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 6,774.6 9,000.0 900.0 9,900.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 1,000.0 2,000.0 0.0 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,053.0 1,353.0 (460.2) 892.8 0.0 0.0 ------10,028.8 13,567.0 439.8 14,006.8 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 6 - Land Resource Planning ACTIVITY 1 - Agriculture Land Use

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 808.2 975.3 0.0 975.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 152.0 177.8 0.0 177.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 48.6 58.0 0.0 58.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 97.8 103.0 2.0 105.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 20.5 21.0 0.0 21.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 297.1 460.0 220.0 680.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 63.2 96.3 (18.5) 77.8 0.0 0.0 ------1,487.4 1,891.4 203.5 2,094.9 0.0 0.0 ------212

Programme 5: Land Drainage and Flood Protection ACTIVITY 1: Rehabilitation

The core objective of the Land and Water Resource Management Division is to encourage the sustainable use of agricultural land and water resources through effective engineering solutions. Its role also extends to promoting measures that reduce farmers’ vulnerability to flooding.

The funding under this activity assists the Land and Water Resource Management Division implement its capital projects that mitigate against the impact of climate change and natural disasters.

At the moment, the Division outsources major dredging works to the private sector. In 2016, a sum of $6 million is provided to the Drainage and Flood Protection Program for the dredging of major rivers in Fiji. This will see the ongoing dredging of the Rewa and Labasa Rivers by the Government Owned Dredgers and also the dredging of the Sigatoka River.

Furthermore, Government will continue to provide subsidies to the three Divisional Drainage Boards, which look after drainage networks – also known as “drainage schemes” – in the Central, Western and Northern Divisions. Funding of $2 million is provided as subsidy to the Drainage Board.

The Central Division Drainage Board looks after 40 schemes covering an area of 12,000 hectares in Rewa, Tailevu, Naitasiri and Serua. The Western Division Drainage Board looks after 40 drainage schemes covering 12,400 hectares in Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. And the Labasa Drainage Board looks after 12 drainage schemes covering 3,700 hectares in Macuata.

In 2016, $500,000 is provided to open up waterlogged areas in the Central Division for cultivation. Works will also include clearing blocked drains. The funding will cover the cost of operation and maintenance. The aim of this project is to encourage farmers to move from subsistence farming to commercial activities.

Government has also provided for the construction of new farm access roads and the upgrade and maintenance of existing roads. Transportation is a major financial obstacle for remote farmers, and this investment will make it easier for farmers in these locations to put their products on the market. $2 million has been provided for this new initiative.

Programme 6: Land Resource Planning ACTIVITY 1: Agriculture Land Use

Although the Ministry is promoting farming as a business and a rewarding form of employment, it also ensures that the balance between agricultural development and sustainable farming practice is maintained at all times. The funding under this Activity addresses the problem of land degradation in Fiji arising from poor land use practices. Under the Fiji Sustainable Land Management Project, the Ministry’s aim is to educate farmers and other stakeholders on sustainable land use practices

The Farm Management Section has determined the best crop and livestock options based on different types of land and soil classifications. The results of its work are recorded in the Fiji Farm Management Manual 2014. Farmers will be able to reference the manual to learn how best to use the land available to them. The Land Use Section also provides advisory services to farmers on issues like land degradation, desertification and acidification. Government has increased provision to $500,000 to support the Sustainable Land Management Project in 2016 with ongoing support of $180,000 for the Farm Management Services. 213

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 7,179.1 7,964.4 (60.9) 7,903.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 1,825.7 1,598.1 283.6 1,881.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 542.8 504.6 135.0 639.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 2,268.4 2,507.2 209.8 2,717.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 821.0 904.2 169.6 1,073.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 370.3 979.4 (174.9) 804.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 152.2 420.4 2,826.3 3,246.7 923.7 (1,281.1) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 13,159.6 14,878.3 3,388.5 18,266.9 923.7 (1,281.1) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 4,026.4 6,850.0 (570.0) 6,280.0 950.0 950.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 791.1 500.0 100.0 600.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 4,817.5 7,350.0 (470.0) 6,880.0 950.0 950.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,295.4 1,752.9 (643.5) 1,109.4 45.2 45.2 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 19,272.5 23,981.2 2,275.1 26,256.3 1,918.9 -285.9 ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 300.0 300.0 0.0 0.0

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MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND FORESTS

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests is responsible for promoting the sustainable development and management of Fiji’s fisheries and forest resources and ensuring sustainability by striking a balance between utilisation and conservation. The Ministry achieves this through coordination and consultation with resource owners, the private sector, Government agencies, NGOs and international agencies.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests will execute its roles through its Functional Divisions. There are a total of 44 stations nationwide—24 fisheries stations and 20 forestry stations.

The Department of Forests will continue to be guided by the Forest Policy 2007, which establishes the aim of the sustainable management of Fiji’s forests to maintain their natural potential and to achieve greater social, economic and environmental benefits for current and future generations. It has eight functional divisions: Silviculture Research; Management Services; Timber Utilisation; Forest Parks; Extension and Advisory Services; Timber Industry Training; Forestry Training; Forest Harvesting; and monitoring, control and surveillance.

The Department of Fisheries is working towards the production of the Commodity Development Plan, which will provide targets in the medium to long term. It has five functional activities: Offshore Fisheries Management, Research and Development, Aquaculture, Extension and Advisory Services, and Fleet Technical Services. These five functions are organised into its four operation centres - Central, Eastern, Western and Northern Divisions.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests is funded at $26.3 million, an increase of $2.27 million.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 612.0 801.9 (208.9) 593.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 34.9 48.0 0.0 48.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 108.1 58.2 84.0 142.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 26.1 733.8 17.0 750.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 86.7 93.5 15.0 108.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 20.1 132.8 (42.7) 90.1 0.0 0.0 ------887.8 1,868.2 (135.6) 1,732.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Economic Policy, Planning and Statistics

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 115.2 180.1 0.0 180.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 22.9 22.7 7.0 29.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 36.6 36.9 91.5 128.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 10.0 16.0 0.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 78.0 241.0 0.0 241.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 23.3 47.5 (10.1) 37.4 0.0 0.0 ------287.0 554.2 88.4 642.6 0.0 0.0 ------216

Programme 1: Policy Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

Funding under this activity supports the centralised general administration of the Ministry’s finance, assets, records and human resources. The Ministry’s assets include a total of 44 Stations, 20 in Forestry and 24 in Fisheries; 116 vehicles (89 operating while 27 unserviceable or boarded); and 126 living quarters (85 Forestry & 41 Fisheries).

Notable increase in 2016 is for travel and communications to support the telecommunications charges for the Minister for Fisheries and Forest and the staff at Takayawa Building.

The activity is being funded at $1.7 million in 2016.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Economic Policy, Planning and Statistics

The core function of the Economic Planning, Policy and Statistics Division is to provide appropriate policy advice and secretariat support to the senior executives of the Ministry. It has a budget of $642,600.

The division consists of two units, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and the Policy, IT and Statistics Unit. The Monitoring and Evaluation Unit conducts assessments of the performance of the Ministry’s organisational and sectoral policies, plans, capital and donor-funded projects through consistent monitoring and evaluation of their implementation. The Policy, IT and Statistical Unit is responsible for the analysis of current and proposed sectoral legislation and policies and formulation of proposed policies and plans to promote the sustainable development and management of the fisheries and forests sectors.

A continued allocation of $50,000 is for trade shows, which will assist the Economic Planning Division to stage the Fisheries and Forest commodities trade show in 2015, which is aimed at showcasing the diverse products from the two sectors and promote innovation and the proliferation of best practices.

A new allocation of $91,500 is for the Data link rental that will connect outer forestry and fishery stations to Govnet services and improve data acquisition for all four divisions.

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Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 946.8 1,078.4 0.0 1,078.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 159.9 290.7 0.0 290.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 60.0 56.8 0.0 56.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 159.0 131.7 0.0 131.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 12.2 14.0 0.0 14.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 370.3 969.4 (174.9) 794.5 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 76.9 0.0 76.9 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 39.6 41.9 (16.8) 25.1 0.0 0.0 ------1,747.9 2,659.8 (191.7) 2,468.2 0.0 0.0 ------Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 2 - Forest Conservation and Management Services

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 193.2 216.1 0.0 216.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 23.1 14.8 0.0 14.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 16.8 16.3 0.0 16.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 18.4 19.0 0.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4.0 4.3 0.0 4.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1.5 2.5 2,228.3 2,230.8 1,371.7 (833.1) 8. Capital Construction ...... 264.3 300.0 (200.0) 100.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 50.4 51.3 (38.5) 12.8 0.0 0.0 ------571.9 624.3 1,989.8 2,614.1 1,371.7 (833.1) ------AID-IN-KIND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.0 0.0 300.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 218

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

This is the Ministry’s principal administrative Activity, providing policy advice to the Minister and managing human resources, finance, inter-agency coordination, administration and service performance.

This Activity funds the expenses for boards and committees, as well as all grants, forest subsidies and memberships in international forestry organisation. The Activity also includes forest statistics, local and overseas investments, licensing for trade facilitation, international commitments through conventions, agreements and treaties.

Grants and transfers account for $794,524. Government will continue to provide a grant to the Fiji Pine Trust in 2016, in the amount of $560,124, this represents a $275,124 increase over the 2015 allocation This initiative is aimed at extending Pine Plantations in Fiji whereby landowners manage forests and sell logs, and receive full stumpage. The increase is attributed to the increased scope of pine harvesting in maritime regions as planted pine in these regions have reached maturity.

The Forest Subsidy on Value Adding Machines has been allocated $50,000 this year to assist the less fortunate resource owners to set up their business in woodcraft.

Government in 2016 will continue the partnership with the International Tropical Timber Organisation for the implementation of the project on “Community Based Restoration and Sustainable Forest Management of Vulnerable Forests for the Rewa Delta” over the next three years. Government’s contribution towards the project has increased to $184,400, an increase of $50,000 over the 2015 allocation. The increase will allow the Ministry to participate in Sustainable Forrest Management forums overseas. Mangrove areas in Tailevu South and Rewa will be covered in the project.

$2.5 million is provided for this Activity.

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 2: Forest Conservation and Management Services

This Activity is responsible for the management of forest information systems and databanks through forest inventory, GIS and remote sensing, forest surveys and national forest monitoring systems. It funds the management of natural forest through the establishment and monitoring of permanent sample plots, and manages the mapping and surveys of forest boundaries, forest inventories, delineation of forest functions and services, and reporting to FAO on the Forest Resource Assessment. Inventories are carried out upon the request of resource owners intending to harvest their forests or estimate how much their forests are worth.

Government has allocated $2.6 million to this Activity.

The Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation [REDD+] project will continue in 2016 and is funded at $100,000. In 2015, the Ministry conducted all baseline assessments for the Emalu site in Navosa for the REDD+ program. It conducted analytical work and biodiversity assessments and developed monitoring protocols for the Forrest Carbon Assessment Program – a carbon trading program that compensates Fiji for preserving forests and reducing carbon emissions.

In 2016, the World Bank’s Forrest Carbon Participation Facility will grant Fiji $2.3 million in support of this project and help get Fiji “REDD Ready” by building local capacity and institutions, conducting socio-economic safeguard assessments and developing guidelines for a legal framework.

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Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 3 - Training and Education

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1. Established Staff ...... 252.6 210.2 0.0 210.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 87.0 94.2 0.0 94.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.0 19.7 0.0 19.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 33.7 59.0 0.0 59.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 268.4 298.4 80.0 378.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 47.5 56.6 (15.5) 41.1 0.0 0.0 ------701.3 738.1 64.5 802.6 0.0 0.0 ------220

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 3: Training and Education

The Department is responsible for formal and technical industrial training in the forest sector and carries out four main types of training: forest technician training; competency-based training [CBT]; technical skills training and industry skills training. It has a budget of $802,600.

The forest technician training, technical skills training and the CBT training are carried out at the Forestry Training Centre [FTC] in Colo-i-Suva, while the industry skills training is conducted at the Timber Utilisation Division in Nasinu. The focus for timber industry training is on wood processing.

The Forestry Training school conducted a condensed technician training for 19 forestry staff in 2015. $235,000 has been allocated for FTC Training in 2016, an increase of $35,000 over the 2015 allocation. The increase is attributed to new equipment purchases for the training of 34 community based forest wardens in 2016 and the upgrading of IT equipment for students and staff at the Forestry Training School.

The Technical Skills training is conducted for the workers in the forest harvesting industry as required under the Fiji Forest Harvesting Code of Practice [FFHCOP]. The FFHCOP requires all workers in the forest industry to attend an approved course conducted by the Forestry Training Centre in line with their current work activities. They are also required to be certified by FTC. A total of 12 training sessions were conducted in 2015, with a total of 85 operators trained and 70 operators certified. The plan is to conduct 12 similar trainings in 2016 and certify 285 operators.

The Department also conducted five resource management training programmes in Ovalau, Nawaka, Tailevu, Ba and Ra in 2015, with a total of 120 participants. The plan is to conduct four more programmes in 2016 as more communities devise plans to carry out sustainable forest management practices.

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Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 4 - Silviculture Research, Resource Assessment and Development

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 262.5 236.9 0.0 236.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 86.8 125.6 5.0 130.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.8 13.0 15.0 28.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 22.3 27.4 5.0 32.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 36.1 56.5 14.0 70.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 10.6 14.5 (2.7) 11.8 0.0 0.0 ------431.1 473.9 36.3 510.2 0.0 0.0 ------222

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 4: Silviculture Research, Resources Assessment and Development

The Activity aims to develop techniques that help deliver sustainable forest management based on a scientific understanding of how forests function. It is funded at $510,200.

Silviculture is a study based on manipulating the establishment, composition and growth of forests to meet a range of management objectives. The activities involve all stages of tree and forest development and the study of the impact of different strategies on forest products and environments. The research has to be based on ecological and physiological understanding of tree growth and development over time.

The research will provide unbiased scientific and technical advice to support the development of Government forestry policy and offer advice to stakeholders including landowners, nursery managers, seed collectors, other research establishments, universities and the general public.

The Department, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA], continued with its research on dilo in anticipation of effects of climate change on three identified sites: Colo-i-Suva, Galoa and Sigatoka Sand Dunes. The dilo propagation assessment is expected to be continued in 2016.

On-going surveys and data collection were also conducted for flowering, fruiting and seed maturity of native tree species on wet zones. In 2016, the data survey and collection will continue at the dry zones in Nadarivatu in Ba.

The Ministry and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) also participate in a number of research projects together with various international organisations.

In 2015, in collaboration with the New Royal Botanical Gardens United Kingdom the Ministry and SPC began research on seed technologies for the preservation of Fijian native tree species.

The Ministry and SPC have also collaborated with the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research to conduct DNA analysis on the sandalwood species. They are also collaborating with the German International Cooperation Agency to research sustainable harvesting models for the Nakavu Forests in Namosi. In 2016, the Ministry will continue to explore alternative commercial species to pine and mahogany to preserve market security through diversification of export offerings.

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Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 5 - Timber Utilisation Research and Product Development

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 363.7 236.6 0.0 236.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 169.9 104.9 0.0 104.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 19.0 34.0 0.0 34.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 31.0 43.3 5.0 48.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 211.5 216.9 0.0 216.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 30.0 30.0 (30.0) (30.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 617.1 750.0 (100.0) 650.0 50.0 50.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 139.9 156.6 (68.5) 88.1 1.8 1.8 ------1,552.0 1,542.3 (133.5) 1,408.8 21.8 21.8 ------

Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 6 - Extension and Advisory Services (Forest Planting and Afforestation)

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 104.3 92.7 0.0 92.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 148.0 158.3 22.4 180.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 7.0 10.4 0.0 10.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 8.8 13.4 0.0 13.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 15.0 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 300.0 200.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 4.5 50.8 (2.3) 48.5 0.0 0.0 ------287.5 640.6 220.1 860.7 0.0 0.0 ------224

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 5: Timber Utilisation Research and Product Development

Government has placed a priority on adding value to products from natural resources to make them more attractive and lucrative exports and provide economic opportunities for forest resource owners. This Activity supports that priority with research that helps identify processes and products with economic and commercial potential, and is funded at $1.4 million. A new sawmill gantry hoist which cost Government $30,000 will be purchased in 2016 for the Timber Utilisation Facility in Nasinu. Government is supporting further research into the development of non-wood forest products, particularly adding value and down-streaming processing, as well as the establishment of sandalwood nurseries in selected areas throughout the country.

The sector is also developing its Forest Certification Standard with the aim of certifying pine and mahogany. The Department of Forests provides the enabling environment for this to be realised, but the two main industry players – Fiji Pine Ltd and Fiji Hardwood Corporation Ltd—play the lead role in developing standards for their products.

Training at the Timber Industry Training Centre continued in 2015 with 22 students who will complete their projects in 2015. The training addresses the better utilisation of waste wood. Students from Kadavu and Lakeba will be accommodated in 2016 to start their wood processing operations in their respective islands. The Ministry and SPC will also work closely with regional organisations to develop coconut veneer.

The Ministry will continue to promote the planting of sandalwood in rural areas as a high-value commodity with the potential to improve rural livelihoods. It does this through the Sandalwood Capital Project which in 2016 has received an allocation of $100,000.

The upgrading of offices and quarters will continue for the Department in 2016, with $400,000 allocated for this program. Major upgrading works in 2015 include the upgrading of 12 staff quarters in Colo-i-Suva and Office each for Colo-i-Suva, Korotari and Nadarivatu. The target in 2016 is the upgrade of the staff quarters and Entomology Laboratory in Nasinu and also the staff quarters in Lakeba in the Lau Group.

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 6: Extension and Advisory Services (Forest Planting and Afforestation)

This Activity supports the role of the Forestry Extension Division in collaboration with the Divisional Forestry Stations (North, West and South). It is funded at $860,700. In 2015, this activity facilitated tree planting initiatives, ecosystem rehabilitation, mangrove replanting and agro-forestry support to various communities.

Reforestation projects have been established at Nanukuloa. 150 hectares have been established in 2015 and is projected to double to 300 hectares in 2016. .

Existing nurseries will continue to undergo renovations and expand capacity as Government has provided funding for the engagement of two project staff in 2016.

A new project called ―Reforestation of Degraded Forests‖ was implemented in 2015 and has been provided with $500,000 in 2016. The project is to support plantation development for Fiji's future timber needs and support the restoration of degraded native forests. The project provides tools and equipment and builds capacity for seed collecting, seedling production, plantation establishment and forest restoration activities with key strategic partners. The restoration of degraded forests will also lead to cleaner water and air, carbon sequestration, stable biological systems, flood mitigation and even greater food security.

The focus for 2016 will be to engage with local investors and stakeholders to increase large-scale planting as a part of reforestation.

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Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 7 - Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (Harvesting and Logging)

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 489.8 722.7 0.0 722.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 364.5 151.5 0.0 151.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 26.1 30.9 12.0 42.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 121.7 158.6 19.0 177.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 36.6 45.0 0.0 45.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 72.7 100.0 150.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 263.0 300.0 50.0 350.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 791.1 500.0 100.0 600.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 253.6 170.2 (38.3) 131.9 0.0 0.0 ------2,419.2 2,178.9 292.7 2,471.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2 - Forestry ACTIVITY 8 - Forest Parks, Recreation and Nature Reserves

1. Established Staff ...... 91.7 52.8 0.0 52.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 90.2 37.4 25.0 62.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.3 12.7 0.0 12.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1.6 5.8 7.2 13.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 50.2 62.6 35.0 97.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 78.6 150.0 (50.0) 100.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 21.7 34.7 (14.6) 20.1 0.0 0.0 ------346.4 356.0 2.6 358.6 0.0 0.0 ------226

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 7: Monitoring Control and Surveillance

This activity is the main revenue generator and the regulatory and enforcement arm of the Department. The budget from this Activity is equally divided amongst the three Divisions in the West, North and Central Eastern.

The Department of Forests [DoF] enforces the Fiji Forest Harvesting Code of Practice [FFHCOP] by monitoring, controlling and conducting surveillance of all forest logging to foster sustainable management. Government has allocated $2.5 million for this purpose. In 2015, it issued 236 right licenses; monitored 69 contractors; issued 291 operating licenses; verified 101 logging plans; conducted ten pre-harvesting volume estimates; verified and approved 99 harvesting plans; and produced 12 field-monitoring reports.

The Department will continue work on the establishment of Permanent Sample Plots, which will establish an Annual Allowable Cut [AAC] for Fiji’s natural forest. More than 100 permanent sample plots have been established in Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Information from this activity is vital to ensure the sustainable management of our natural forest resource. Growth statistics are a basic requirement for drawing up sustainable forest management plans and, setting of harvesting quotas and identifying which species are under threat and which are abundant. Government has provided $150,000 for this activity, an increase of $50,000 over the 2015 allocation. This increase is attributed to increased transportation costs to expand PSP program access to remote areas.

The Department will continue with the Utilisation of Wood Project in 2016 with funding of $350,000, an increase of $150,000 over the 2015 allocation. The Department is working towards the production of a product development manual and methodologies to use waste hardwood (crown, roots, branches and stump) for the manufacture of finished wood products. It has already found ways to process mahogany waste woods into finished products such as furniture. The increase in funding is attributed to the procurement of smaller, specialised machines for the processing of wastewood and the set-up of cottage industries through the training of mahogany resource-owners.

Government will provide $400,000 for two pine schemes to assist the people in Gau and Cicia on the harvesting of their pine trees which will become fully operational in 2016.

The Lakeba Pine Scheme has been allocated $200,000 to train land-owners on the proper utilisation of wastewood and value-adding processing. Lakeba has the largest pine forest in Fiji and their community can serve as a model in natural resource management for other communities.

Programme 2: Forestry ACTIVITY 8: Forest Parks, Recreation and Nature Reserves

This Activity is administered from Colo-i-Suva and is responsible for all forest parks,nature,forest reserves and for facilitating community eco-tourism projects. It manages all reserves and is involved directly in the daily operation of the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, which generates revenue for the Department.

The funding for this activity covers the Colo-i-Suva Park operation, maintenance, awareness programmes for nature and forest reserves, and conservation. There are a total of 14 nature reserves and 21 forest reserves. Awareness and conservation work involves the collating of scientific data in collaboration with NGOs and researchers and community education on the importance of protected areas and maintaining protected areas.

The Ministry has allocated $358,600 to continue activities related to the maintenance of Forest Parks and Reserves in line with Government’s commitment to sustainable Forest Management. This includes $60,000 for compensation to landowners and $100,000 for the upgrading of Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.

In 2016, a new allocation of $30,000 has been provided for surveying existing forest reserve boundaries to determine land ownership. 227

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Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 356.7 486.4 0.0 486.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 125.4 172.6 0.0 172.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 43.9 41.6 0.0 41.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 556.5 60.9 0.0 60.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 15.9 18.0 0.6 18.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 73.1 18.1 (7.2) 10.9 0.0 0.0 ------1,171.5 797.6 (6.6) 791.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 2 - Offshore Fisheries

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 706.9 1,390.5 35.0 1,425.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 48.8 17.9 0.0 17.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 94.8 85.3 5.4 90.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 254.6 125.0 6.0 131.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 41.4 22.0 0.0 22.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 300.0 300.0 (300.0) (300.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 36.7 34.8 14.1 48.9 (27.0) (27.0) ------1,183.2 1,675.5 360.5 2,036.0 (327.0) (327.0) ------228

Programme 3: Fisheries ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Activity supports senior management in administering the core functions of the Department of Fisheries, which include administering and enforcing fisheries legislation; ensuring conservation, sustainable utilisation, and management of fisheries resources; approving and issuing fisheries-related licenses, providing training, extension services and research; coordinating with key stakeholders including fisheries resource owners; and aligning fisheries-related activities to national, regional and international standards. It is provided $791,000 to carry out this administrative support function.

In 2009 Cabinet approved the review of the current Fisheries Act and the Marine Spaces Act to formulate three pieces of legislation relating to offshore fisheries, inshore fisheries and aquaculture. The first of these three, the Offshore Fisheries Management Decree [OFMD], was promulgated in 2012 and came into effect in 2013.

Programme 3: Fisheries. ACTIVITY 2: Offshore Fisheries

The offshore fisheries sector continues to be Fiji’s major source of export earnings. The Offshore Fisheries Division was established in 2010 and charges with the implementation of the Offshore Fisheries Management Decree (OFMD) 2012, especially provisions encompassing international and regional obligations for combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Fiji works with the other 16 Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency [FFA] member countries on sub-regional arrangements to manage our albacore fishery and with the 26 Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission members and others on conservation and management measures.

An additional $35,000 has been provided in 2016 to supplement the allowance for staff engaged as Fisheries Observers under the Regional Observer Program who usually stay out at sea for very long periods.

In 2015, Fiji was selected to trial the use of CCTV cameras which were installed on some fishing vessels that will capture fishing activities on board and analysed upon return to port. . This is a 5-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (UN FAO). A total of 50 Fiji’s long line fishing vessels is expected to be installed with CCTV cameras which will be fully operational in 2016.

Government has also agreed that Fiji host the 13th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in 2016. Funding of $300,000 is provided for this purpose.

This activity is provided with $2.0 million in 2016. 229

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Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 3 - Research, Resource Assessment and Development

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1. Established Staff ...... 367.6 301.6 69.6 371.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 204.6 153.2 60.4 213.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 15.8 15.3 9.1 24.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 215.4 220.9 10.1 231.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 10.1 18.5 25.0 43.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 893.0 1,300.0 (200.0) 1,100.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 129.5 233.2 (107.3) 125.9 0.0 0.0 ------1,836.0 2,242.6 (133.1) 2,109.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 4 - Fleet and Technical Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,221.7 956.2 43.4 999.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 58.4 49.9 0.0 49.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 24.9 24.4 0.0 24.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 347.8 370.3 10.0 380.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 10.6 11.0 0.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 118.0 118.0 (118.0) (118.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 44.6 60.9 (12.9) 48.0 (10.6) (10.6) ------1,708.0 1,472.6 158.5 1,631.2 (128.6) (128.6) ------230

Programme 3: Fisheries ACTIVITY 3: Research, Resource Assessment and Development

This activity supports the various research activities undertaken yearly by the Department of Fisheries, including Aquaculture Research, the Marine Resource Inventory Survey, Makogai Mariculture Research and Pearl Oyster Research.

The Government has provided $2.1 million for this Activity, The capital programs for 2016 include $400,000 for upgrading of offices and quarters, and $200,000 for infrastructural development at the Mariculture Centre in Makogai. The improvement in 2016 will comprise some raceway modifications and procurement of additional machinery and tools. Capacity building for Makogai staff will continue, including divers training, emergency and first aid, spawning management and data collection.

In 2016, 10 project staff usually engaged under the Marine Resource Inventory Survey Project will be regularised to permanent positions. Five staff will be promoted to established positions and the remaining five to GWE positions depending on qualifications and experiences. Those selected to established positions will continue with research activities such as spawning aggregation survey, research on endangered and vulnerable species, species profiling, market research, value chain analysis, product development, climate change adaptation, spatial planning, mapping of commodity, GIS, fish spawning index and creel survey, gazette of marine protected areas (MPA) and monitoring and management plan formulation.

The Marine Resource Inventory Survey project is provided with $300,000 in 2016. It focuses on surveying all 410 Qoliqoli to take stock of the existing resources. This is to provide data for management plans that assist resources owners on sustainable fishing practices. Since its inception in 2002, management plans have been developed for 212 Qoliqoli areas. The project anticipates completing the remaining 228 Qoliqoli by 2027, with 20 Qoliqoli to be surveyed in 2016..

Aquaculture is a growing product segment with great potential for the fisheries sector. In 2015, the De- partment concentrated on the research for feed formulations and sandfish hatchery culture. There are a total of five research studies on aquaculture planned for 2016, which include sandfish culture research, P. vannamei research, a feed formulation study, feed trials and research on the use of the incubation system method for tilapia and feed formulation and sand fish hatchery culture. In 2016, $200,000 is provided for Pearl Oyster Research .The program currently operates 47 spat collection sites and is planning to open eight new sites in 2016.

Government has provided $25,000 for product development. New research platforms have been established to assist communities through value-adding programmes for commercially exploited species. Value chain analysis of mussel and mullet fish have begun in 2015 and similar programmes will be expanded to new commercially viable species in 2016.

Programme 3: Fisheries ACTIVITY 4: Fleet and Technical Services

This Activity supports the administration of fisheries fleet and other fisheries infrastructure owned by the Ministry. The Ministry is responsible for the maintenance of 15 ice plants, four Rural Fisheries Service Centres [RFSCs], four fisheries vessels, six fibre-glass boats, one fishing port and five jetties.

The servicing and maintenance of the country’s 15 Ice Plants and four RFSCs will ensure consistent ice supply to the fishermen to preserve fish for sale in urban markets.

This Activity is funded at $1.6 million. This is an increase of around $158,500 over the 2015 allocation.

This increase is attributed to the recruitment on one new Principal Fisheries Officer to look after fleet maintenance and technical services. The MV Bai-ni-Takali vessel will also be upgraded with the installation of a new stabiliser and onboard renovations.

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Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 5 - Extension and Advisory Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 775.0 688.2 0.0 688.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 87.9 37.9 0.0 37.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 42.9 40.0 2.5 42.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 337.6 388.0 39.0 427.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.9 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,047.7 2,100.0 (500.0) 1,600.0 1,200.0 1,200.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 237.2 379.3 (193.0) 186.3 108.0 108.0 ------2,529.0 3,634.5 (651.5) 2,983.0 1,308.0 1,308.0 ------232

Programme 3: Fisheries ACTIVITY 5: Extension and Advisory Services

This activity supports the extension and advisory services for the Department of Fisheries. Government has provided $3.0 million.

The Coastal Fisheries Development project, funded at $500,000, aims to enhance the rural fishing communities’ living standards by upgrading existing infrastructure and creating an environment that creates a sustainable livelihood for the people. This includes operating five Rural Fisheries Service Centres (Kavala, Lakeba, Vanuabalavu, Levuka and Wainikoro). The program includes the deployment of fish aggregation devices [FAD], which help provide alternative fishing grounds in the hope of relieving pressure inside the customary fishing grounds.

The Ridge to Reef Enrichment Initiative, which is provided $100,000, represents a holistic approach to sustainable fisheries management. This is a decrease of $100,000 from the 2015 allocation. This decrease will help reduce the unnecessary over-lap in activities within the fishery industry. The project focuses on understanding and managing the major issues affecting sustainable development, such as climate change, clean water supply, and poverty reduction. The initiative, which was established in 2012, will be supplied with seeds from the Makogai Research Centre and Galoa Hatchery that are needed to restock and replenish the reefs.

Construction on the ice plants in Rotuma and Gau is ongoing and set for completion in 2016. The Rotuma ice plant has entered the final phase of construction ($600,000) and contruction on the Gau ice plant is complete with the exception of the offices and staff quarters ($300,000). Preparatory works for ice plants in Moala Island ($50,000) and Cicia Island ($50,000) will begin in 2016 and construction for both plants to start in 2017.

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Programme 3 - Fisheries ACTIVITY 6 - Aquaculture

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 319.3 313.0 0.0 313.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 135.5 141.3 170.8 312.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 23.6 23.3 0.0 23.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 97.4 113.2 0.0 113.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 11.3 11.5 0.0 11.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 862.6 1,650.0 230.0 1,880.0 (300.0) (300.0) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 163.1 269.7 (87.2) 182.5 (27.0) (27.0) ------1,612.9 2,522.0 313.6 2,835.6 (327.0) (327.0) ------234

Programme 3: Fisheries ACTIVITY 6: Aquaculture

Aquaculture offers great hope for managing resources, improving food security, promoting sustainable development, mitigating the effects of climate change on other fisheries and creating economic opportunity for rural communities. It relieves fishing pressure in the inshore capture fisheries to help maintain sustainable fish populations. This Fisheries Activity is charged with creating an environment that allows sustainable aquaculture to grow in Fiji, and has been allocated $2.8 million.

In 2016, fourteen project staff usually engaged under the Aquaculuture Development Programun will be regularised to established positions. Eleven will be based at the Naduruloulou hatchery and three will be responsible for the revamped Dreketi Hatchery in Vanua Levu.

The major increases in this activity are in Capital Construction which has an increased allocation of $1.8 million. This includes an additional $200,000 for the Food Security Program - Aquaculture, bringing its allocation to $500,000, and $30,000 additional for Brackishwater Development.

Government has provided $200,000 for the maintenance of the hatcheries in the Naduruloulou Research station which supplies fish babies to freshwater aquaculture farmers in Vanua Levu, where there are currently no hatcheries. The Fisheries department is currently upgrading the old hatchery in Dreketi because of the demand for fish supply.

Breeding programmes will continue at the Brackishwater Station in Galoa, Serua, and is provided $280,000. The station is now concentrating on a new culture species. P.vanammei, due to its high survival rate and easier culture practices. The high survival rate will boost production levels of shrimp and help reduce imports.

The objective of the Seaweed Development Program is to establish a sustainable development platform for the commercialisation of seaweed production in and to provide sustainable alternative income generating venture for rural coastal and maritime communities. $200,000 is provided for this project.

Government has allocated $700,000 for the construction of the multi-species hatchery in Ra. The objective is to produce and supply freshwater, brackishwater and marine fish fry, prawn and shrimp post larvae for cultivation, to reseed the overfished reefs, improve the nutritional status of rural populations, generate supplementary income, open up opportunities for aquaculture export markets, diversify activities to relieve inshore fishing pressure, and create opportunities for employment.

The Food Security Program, which is provided $500,000, will provide assistance to farmers who want to start aquaculture farms. There are approximately 248 active freshwater aquaculture farms in Fiji and a further eight shrimp farmers. This growth of tilapia and prawn farming is attributed to Government’s role in developing the industry and in supporting research to improve cultivation. Government is committed to promoting the industry through research and development, extension, training and market promotion in marine, freshwater and brackishwater aquaculture. In 2015, 24 farmers were approved for assistance and in 2016, 30 farmers will be assisted under the Food Security Program.

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Head No. 33 - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 8,418.0 9,092.4 (208.9) 8,883.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 741.9 859.5 0.0 859.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 710.0 666.8 21.0 687.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 5,542.1 6,620.1 248.5 6,868.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,000.9 1,075.7 (436.7) 639.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 32.1 32.1 0.0 32.1 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 131.7 1,460.2 (800.0) 660.2 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 16,576.7 19,806.7 (1,176.1) 18,630.6 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 4,583.6 4,405.2 2,801.9 7,207.0 842.4 842.4 9. Capital Purchase ...... 352.3 3,155.0 (2,275.0) 880.0 50.0 50.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 971.4 3,020.0 (230.0) 2,790.0 500.0 500.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 5,907.2 10,580.2 296.9 10,877.0 1,392.4 1,392.4 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,843.4 2,607.4 (1,082.5) 1,524.9 80.3 80.3 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 24,327.3 32,994.3 (1,961.8) 31,032.5 1,472.8 1,472.8 ------236

MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources plays a pivotal role in Fiji’s national development and in supporting its economic growth.

The Ministry is focused on developing, reviewing and adopting flexible and market-driven policies to address the challenges faced by land developers, tenants, investors and indigenous landowning units in terms of accessing and utilising land.

The State owns 4 per cent of land in Fiji. From this, the State generates revenue of approximately $11 million in ground rental annually. Since much of the State’s land is located within major urban centres around the country, its effective management is crucial to national development.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is made up of two Departments: the Department of Lands and the Mineral Resources Department.

The Department of Lands is responsible for the effective and efficient administration, development and management of all State land in Fiji. The new Land Use Division, which was established in 2010, helps indigenous landowners put viable land that is currently idle and un-utilised to productive use, under terms and conditions which are attractive to both the landowners and tenants.

The Mineral Resources Department [MRD] oversees and facilitates the development of the country’s mineral sector and groundwater resources. It undertakes studies in relation to geological hazards and mineral and groundwater development. It also manages the development of the mining and quarrying sector.

The Ministry has been allocated a budget of $31.0 million in 2016.

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Head No. 33 - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 397.1 719.4 (208.9) 510.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 16.0 34.2 0.0 34.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 56.7 29.7 9.0 38.7 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 56.9 50.8 10.0 60.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 25.4 16.5 5.0 21.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 14.6 (3.7) 10.9 0.0 0.0 ------552.1 865.2 (188.6) 676.6 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2 - Mineral Resources ACTIVITY 1 - Geological and Mineral Investigation

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,804.1 1,827.3 0.0 1,827.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 156.2 263.2 0.0 263.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 71.3 68.4 0.0 68.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 278.2 249.7 43.0 292.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 111.3 99.3 8.0 107.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 32.1 32.1 0.0 32.1 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 40.9 61.2 0.0 61.2 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 526.6 1,155.0 525.0 1,680.0 100.0 100.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 143.4 2,710.0 (2,610.0) 100.0 50.0 50.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 330.1 651.5 (443.7) 207.9 13.5 13.5 ------3,494.3 7,117.8 (2,477.7) 4,640.1 163.5 163.5 ------238

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

This Activity supports the day-to-day operation of the Office of the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources and the Permanent Secretary, who together set the strategic direction for the Ministry.

The activity also supports the work of the Director Corporate Services and the Principal Assistant Secretary, who manage the Ministry’s human resource development.

Some new technical positions were created in 2015 due to the internal restructure which was done in 2014. This has resulted in improved service delivery in the Divisional Offices.

The funding for this activity is $676,600 in 2016.

Programme 2: Mineral Resources ACTIVITY 1: Geological and Mineral Investigation

A total of three Divisions are being funded under this Activity: the Geological Survey Division, the Geological Services Division and the Corporate Division.

The Geological Survey Division provides technical information to support and regulate the development of mineral, hydrocarbon and geothermal resources within Fiji and its Exclusive Economic Zone. Government has allocated $200,000 for mineral investigation in 2016.

The Geological Services Division conducts surveys and assessments of potential mineral and groundwater sites to be able to advise potential investors as well as to provide the people of Fiji access to clean and safe water. The Department has already drilled and installed 12 boreholes and 51 places have been assessed and surveyed. In 2016, 20 boreholes are expected to be drilled in 25 places. In addition, each borehole project will also include the installations of water reticulation systems to connect the boreholes to households. This initiative will be funded $1.2 million in 2016.

In 2016, Government will fund the ongoing renovation of the Department’s laboratory with an allocation of $250,000 to introduce geochemical analysis services, which will allow it to determine the mineral levels in rocks and water without having to send samples overseas for analysis. This renovation is set for completion in 2016.

This activity has been allocated $4.6 million in 2016.

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Head No. 33 - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

Programme 2 - Mineral Resources ACTIVITY 2 - Oil and Mines Acts Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 433.8 466.3 0.0 466.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 42.7 65.9 12.0 77.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 53.7 50.6 0.0 50.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 69.5 61.5 12.0 73.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 18.8 20.0 100.0 120.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 28.1 29.7 (0.7) 29.0 0.0 0.0 ------646.7 694.0 123.3 817.3 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 1 - State Land Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,581.1 1,590.3 (539.4) 1,050.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 42.8 49.3 0.0 49.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 169.2 115.7 (11.5) 104.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 4,241.6 5,449.8 (4,735.1) 714.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 104.2 166.1 12.3 178.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 72.0 579.0 (300.0) 279.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 41.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 763.1 946.6 (831.7) 114.9 0.0 0.0 ------7,015.1 8,896.7 (6,405.4) 2,491.4 0.0 0.0 ------240

Programme 2: Mineral Resources ACTIVITY 2: Oils and Mines Acts Administration

The activity provides funding for the Mines Division, which administers and regulates all mining activities in Fiji. This includes the development of mining related polices; providing investors with information related to the mining sector; monitoring mining activities; and facilitating the exploration and development of the mineral and petroleum resources of the country.

It has four sections: Mines Tenements, which is responsible for the issuance of licenses, applications for exploration, mining and petroleum; Mines Inspectorate, which is responsible for regulating policies, inspections, monitoring and compliance of explosives, quarries and mines; Environment, which is responsible for monitoring, sampling and compliance of environmental issues in the mines, quarries and exploration; and Resources Geology, which provides assessments and recommendations for exploration and mines. The Mines Division currently monitors eight mining leases and 78 exploration licenses, including offshore and oil explorations. In 2016 three new mining leases are expected to begin.

The Department has been provided with additional $100,000 in 2016 for the environmental monitoring of mines and quarries. The Environment Unit roles has been expanded to include the assessment and monitoring of river gravel extraction, fine sand dredging and all foreshore development leases and licenses. This includes EIA assessments, compliance monitoring and consultation rehabilitation work.

The Activity is provided with $817,300 in 2016.

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 1: State Land Administration

Two Divisions are funded under this Activity: the State Land Administration Division and the Corporate Division.

The State Land Division administers State lands in accordance with the State Lands Act. It deals with all stage of the land leasing process all the way up to the registration of lease.

In 2016, the Ministry will continue with its lease arrears collection exercise and this will be supported with funding of $200,000 to cover operational expenses for the lease arrears taskforce.

The Ministry’s target in 2015 is to collect $16 million in lease arrears and the collection has been on target.

Government has also allocated $500,000 for returning Schedule A and B land to iTaukei landowners. When the Native Lands Commission conducted its work in the first half of the last century, unclaimed land (Schedule B) and land of extinct mataqali members (Schedule A) was placed under the care of the State. Government, through the Ministry, is working to return this land to iTaukei landowners.

A total of 3,408 State Schedule A and State Schedule B leases have been identified to be returned for administration by TLTB. Of the 3,408 parcels, 378 leases have been transferred to TLTB to administer, with the balance of leases currently being processed for onward transmission to TLTB later.

This Activity is funded with an allocation of $2.5 million in 2016.

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Head No. 33 - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 2 - Surveys and Geospatial Information Management

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,769.5 1,604.2 0.0 1,604.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 194.9 164.3 (23.1) 141.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 31.0 29.9 (4.5) 25.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 293.3 269.6 51.5 321.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 5.1 3.4 7.0 10.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 995.2 650.2 1,376.9 2,027.0 207.4 207.4 9. Capital Purchase ...... 167.9 445.0 335.0 780.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 145.6 520.0 (230.0) 290.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 198.8 209.7 75.1 284.8 18.7 18.7 ------3,801.2 3,896.3 1,587.8 5,484.1 226.1 226.1 ------

Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 3 - Valuation

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 539.4 539.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 23.1 23.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 4,779.1 4,779.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 19.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 433.3 433.3 0.0 0.0 ------0.0 0.0 5,809.9 5,809.9 0.0 0.0 ------242

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 2: Surveys and Geospatial Information Management

The two Divisions funded under this activity include: the Geospatial Information Management Division and Survey Division. The Geospatial Division is responsible for the management of geospatial information through various established work units, including air surveys, cartography, statutory, plan assessment, draughting and geospatial information systems. The Survey Division is responsible for surveying State land and regulating and checking all land surveys by registered surveyors.

The Ministry will continue with the development of the Land Use Master Plan and National Land Register which has been funded with $240,000 and $50,000 respectively in 2016.

Work will continue in 2016 for setting up survey control points. A sum of $110,000 has been allocated for this purpose. In 2015, the established control points covered areas from Lami to Sigatoka and Nadi Town to Nadi International Airport.

In 2016, $1.2 million has been provided for the upgrade of the Geodetic Datum from the old datum – World Geodetic System (WGS72) to the new datum – WGS84. This country-wide initiative will provide more accuracy to surveyors and other users in overseas countries.

$600,000 has been allocated for the acquisition of satellite imagery to better the production of maps using satellites rather than using the old method of producing maps from aerial photography. The new system will improve Fiji’s national mapping program through provision of up to date maps.

This Activity is funded with an allocation of $5.5 million in 2016.

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 3: Valuation

The Valuation Division is responsible for the negotiation and acquisition of land required for public purposes, as well as assessments of rentals on state leases. It also acts as Government’s valuer.

Government has also allocated $1.6 million to pay the municipal rates for State land and $750,000 to pay for renewals of Government’s leases on native land.

An additional $2.4 million has also been allocated for the lease payment on iTaukei land used by Government for public purpose.

The Activity is provided with $5.8 million in 2016.

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Head No. 33 - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES

Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 4 - State Land Planning and Development

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 80.1 271.8 0.0 271.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 17.5 46.3 0.0 46.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 15.0 14.5 0.0 14.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 225.6 151.2 0.0 151.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 800.0 (600.0) 200.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 3,061.8 2,600.0 900.0 3,500.0 535.0 535.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 374.4 534.9 (187.0) 347.9 48.2 48.2 ------3,774.7 4,419.1 113.0 4,532.2 583.2 583.2 ------

Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 5 - Land Use Division

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 906.0 959.0 0.0 959.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 138.9 160.5 0.0 160.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 69.0 66.3 0.0 66.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 40.9 40.9 100.0 140.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 661.5 706.0 (500.0) 206.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 825.8 2,500.0 0.0 2,500.0 500.0 500.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 77.2 122.0 (84.8) 37.2 0.0 0.0 ------2,719.3 4,554.7 (484.8) 4,069.9 500.0 500.0 ------244

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 4: State Land Planning and Development

This Activity caters for the operations involved in the development and management of State land. Activities include: maintenance of State land, maintenance of existing sub-divisions of State land, the development of available State land, and the reconciliation of lease information with the realities on the ground.

Government has allocated $2.7 million for the development of unutilised State land, which includes the construction of infrastructure and the creation of sub-divisions. Another allocation of $800,000 is provided for the maintenance of existing sub-divisions.

$200,000 is provided for the regularisation of informal settlements on State land, giving Fijians living in these areas a new sense of security and dignity. This includes both squatters who are living on vacant State land and those who are living in an illegal subdivisions of State land.

$4.5 million is provided for this Activity.

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 5: Land Use Division

The Land Use Division was established in 2010 through the Land Use Decree to manage the Government Land Reform Program – which includes the Land Bank – that will pave the way for economic growth, while also focusing on equitable returns under terms and conditions that are attractive to both the landowners and tenants.

Participation with the Land Bank is completely voluntary. No Land Owning Unit can be forced to deposit their land in the Land Bank. In fact, land cannot be deposited into the Land Bank without the consent of at least 60 per cent of the Land Owning Unit. Also, unlike the TLTB, the Land Bank does not deduct poundage fees from the lease premiums for the administrators.

To date, a total of 81 parcels of land have been deposited into the Land Bank covering a total area of 8,596.792 hectares.

While iTaukei landowners are given the opportunity to deposit their land in the bank and receive lease payments based at market price, the scheme also offers an attractive 99-year sub-lease or lease period to potential investors.

In 2015, the Ministry partnered with a land developer to develop thirty nine (39) residential lots at Legalega subdivision in Nadi. The land was deposited at the Land Bank in 2011 by the landowners of Tokatoka Vunamasei from Saunaka village. This land development initiative will provide increased returns to landowners. The Land Bank Investment has been allocated funding of $2.5 million in 2016.

A total allocation of $4.1 million is provided for the Land Use Division. 245

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Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 6 - Divisional Lands Office - Central/Eastern

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 478.4 592.8 0.0 592.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 81.8 47.5 0.0 47.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 74.5 79.4 0.0 79.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 109.5 114.5 0.0 114.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 7.5 7.5 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 23.1 30.2 (12.1) 18.1 0.0 0.0 ------774.9 871.9 (12.1) 859.8 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND ...... #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 7 - Divisional Lands Office - Western $000

1. Established Staff ...... 638.7 700.5 0.0 700.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 66.7 47.9 0.0 47.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 107.5 115.5 0.0 115.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 126.3 123.7 0.0 123.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 8.5 7.5 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 26.6 37.0 (14.8) 22.2 0.0 0.0 ------974.2 1,032.1 (14.8) 1,017.3 0.0 0.0 ------246

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 6: Divisional Lands Office –Central Eastern

This Activity caters for the Central and Eastern Divisional Lands Office’s operational expenditures. The Office is responsible for land dealings, valuation and geospatial information. Initially, the Office dealt only with State land. However, its role has expanded to include foreshore development and other surveying work, particularly of iTaukei land leased to the State.

A total of 6,726 leases of State land are being managed in the Central Division.

A total budget of $859,800 is allocated for the Activity in 2016.

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 7: Divisional Lands Office -Western

The Office manages 9,467 leases of State land in the Western Division.

A total budget of $1.0 million is allocated for the Activity in 2016. 247

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Programme 3 - Land Management ACTIVITY 8 - Divisional Lands Office - Northern

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 329.3 360.7 0.0 360.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 27.0 46.3 0.0 46.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 73.0 81.5 0.0 81.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 116.2 119.3 0.0 119.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 7.5 7.5 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 22.0 31.2 (12.5) 18.7 0.0 0.0 ------574.9 646.4 (12.5) 633.9 0.0 0.0 ------248

Programme 3: Land Management ACTIVITY 8: Divisional Lands Office -Northern

This Activity caters for the Northern Divisional Lands Office’s operational expenditures. The Office is responsible for land dealings, valuation and geospatial information. Initially, the Office dealt only with State land. However, its role has expanded to include foreshore development and other surveying work, particularly of iTaukei land leased to the State.

The Office manages 2,089 leases of State land in the Northern Division.

A total budget of $633,900 is allocated for the Activity in 2016.

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,800.0 4,117.6 (343.2) 3,774.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 296.7 333.6 44.1 377.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 298.1 396.3 55.0 451.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 686.5 565.3 85.0 650.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 198.6 302.5 10.0 312.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 9,446.1 9,512.7 1,588.0 11,100.7 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 5,308.6 7,005.6 124.9 7,130.5 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 19,034.5 22,233.6 1,563.8 23,797.4 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 505.0 1,313.5 686.5 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 31,776.5 24,500.0 7,700.0 32,200.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 32,281.5 25,813.5 8,386.5 34,200.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 901.2 1,437.4 (488.4) 949.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 52,217.1 49,484.5 9,461.9 58,946.4 0.0 0.0 ------250

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM

Creating an internationally competitive economy and stimulating economic growth is one of the Government’s top priorities. To do this, it needs to encourage investment, boost trade and support private enterprise.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism is responsible for positioning Fiji as an internationally competitive economy. It does this by diversifying and expanding markets, expanding exports, marketing Fiji as the ideal tourist destination, working to improve the manufacturing and commercial sector, improving investors’ and businesses’ confidence and the ease of doing business in Fiji, improving market access for Fijian-made products and services, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and improving livelihoods of grassroots communities through cooperatives, micro and small enterprises development.

In 2016, the Ministry will carry out the Fiji Tourism Development Plan, Fijian Made-Buy Fijian Campaign Audit Procedures and a review of the Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards.

The Ministry will also continue with its highly successful micro and small business grant scheme which creates opportunities for many ordinary Fijians and encourages a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurship.

The Ministry is provided $58.9 million, an increase of $9.4 million.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - Corporate Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 566.2 1,085.1 (343.2) 741.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 83.9 101.5 25.0 126.5 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 53.0 94.2 0.0 94.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 125.6 127.1 0.0 127.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 57.4 74.0 0.0 74.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 235.4 300.0 (300.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 66.3 89.3 (62.7) 26.6 0.0 0.0 ------1,187.9 1,871.2 (680.9) 1,190.3 0.0 0.0 ------252

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: Corporate Services

This Division provides administrative and financial support services to management, departments/divisions, statutory organisations and trade commissions. It is also responsible for the effective management and utilisation of human resources, finance and the Ministry’s assets in a transparent and accountable manner. Government has allocated $1.2 million for this Activity.

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Programme 2 - Economic and Trade Unit ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000 1. Established Staff ...... 786.0 813.5 0.0 813.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 17.9 24.2 0.0 24.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 70.9 49.0 10.0 59.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 158.4 59.5 (25.0) 34.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 41.8 42.3 0.0 42.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 6,253.6 6,253.6 746.3 6,999.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 4,728.9 6,245.6 360.0 6,605.6 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 1,000.0 1,200.0 2,200.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 621.3 959.5 (352.7) 606.7 0.0 0.0 ------12,678.8 15,447.2 1,938.5 17,385.7 0.0 0.0 ------254

Programme 2: Economic and Trade Unit ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

This Economic Unit is responsible for policy initiatives and projects to enhance private sector development in commerce, industry, small and micro enterprises, investment and services, competition and consumer protection. The Unit oversees four statutory organisations and is responsible for providing policy advice and administrative support to its stakeholders, both within Government and externally.

The Unit also negotiates for favourable global market access for Fijian products and services. The Unit is concurrently tasked with increasing Fiji’s regional and global economic integration to enhance Fiji’s economic growth.

Government has allocated $17.4 million in 2016 for this activity.

The Fijian Made-Buy Fijian Campaign has been allocated $500,000 and will continue to vigorously promote the consumption of local products and produce, raise the profile of local craftspeople, farmers and manufacturers and extend the campaign to overseas markets. The National Export Strategy, funded at $2 million, will focus on exports for small and medium enterprises through targeted assistance to boost export performance of companies, generate employment and improve livelihoods

Government’s new initiative in 2015, the Micro and Small Business Grant programme will continue in 2016 with an increased allocation of 2.2 million. This grant will continue to focus on providing assistance for start-ups and improving the existing products and offerings of small and micro businesses.

The Fiji Commerce Commission, which receives $1.9 million, promotes effective competition and consumer protection, undertakes daily inspections and monitors trader activities. The Consumer Council of Fiji [CCoF] advocates for and protects consumers through mediation and referral to relevant consumer protection agencies. A new consumer help line will be available 24/7 in 2016. The budget for CCoF has been increased to $1.0 million in 2016. The National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprises Development [NCSMED] will focus on strengthening market linkages for micro and small businesses, including business development training for recipients of the Micro small business grant. It has been allocated $639,658 in 2016.

The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board [REALB], which is allocated $345,834, is charged with developing and administering a more vibrant real estate sector in Fiji and creating and sustaining an environment of professionalism, expertise, integrity and quality. In 2016, REALB will enhance its monitoring role to ensure that industry integrity is maintained. Fiji is budgeted $1.1 million to market and promote Fiji as an attractive location for film and other audio visual productions. Film Fiji will be increasing its reach in 2016 within existing markets in India and USA and to new markets in China and Korea.

The Ministerial Trade Delegation receives $450,000 to promote Fijian exports, source investment and engage with other governments to secure technical assistance and represent Fijian interests at regional and international meetings and trade negotiations. The Trade Policy Framework is funded at $100,000 to elevate Fiji’s trade performance and trade relations with the rest of the world. The framework is the overarching policy document that guides Fijian trade and investment priorities.

Fiji’s participation in PACER Plus (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Australia and New Zealand) negotiations, has been supported with a budget of $70,000, which will enable Fiji to defend its key interests in negotiations of trade agreements. 255

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Programme 3 - Department of National Trade Measurement and Standard ACTIVITY 1 - Trade Measurements/Trade Standards

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 344.9 610.7 0.0 610.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wages Earners ...... 87.1 89.1 0.0 89.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 38.7 42.0 45.0 87.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 258.0 166.1 110.0 276.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1.8 22.0 0.0 22.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 79.2 220.0 0.0 220.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 505.0 1,313.5 686.5 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 103.5 264.5 (30.0) 234.5 0.0 0.0 ------1,418.2 2,727.9 811.5 3,539.3 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 4 - Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 276.7 372.8 0.0 372.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wages Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 12.2 17.1 0.0 17.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 40.6 88.3 0.0 88.3 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 49.0 69.6 0.0 69.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 54.9 54.9 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 16.7 26.3 (5.6) 20.7 0.0 0.0 ------395.2 574.0 49.4 623.4 0.0 0.0 ------256

Programme 3: Department of National Trade Measurement and Standard ACTIVITY 1: Trade Measurements/Trade Standards

The Department protects consumers from unsafe and poor-quality products and creates favourable conditions for the exchange of goods. It develops and adopts national and international standards in order to raise levels of quality, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability in the products and services Fiji uses. It maintains the national system of units and standards of measurement on physical quantities to ensure fair and just use of units of measurement, measuring instruments and pre-packed articles. The Department further regulates the scrap metal trade industry to prevent illegal trade.

A total budget of $3.5 million is provided under this activity.

The department has been allocated an additional $45,000 for travel and subsistence to undertake inspections in outer islands that have not been carried out over the past 25 years.

$220,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of National Measurement Laboratory and Equipment.

Government has provided $2 million for the purchase of laboratory equipment in 2016: an Automatic Bell Prover ($1 million) for certifying vapor meters that will enable Liquefied Petroleum Gas companies to certify vapor meters at newly built residential complexes through Fiji, M2 Masses ($500,000) for field inspectors to certify masses/weights and a length comparator with helium laser ($500,000) to improve accuracy in the measurement of fabric and length tape by land surveyors.

Programme 4: Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Department of Co-operatives is responsible for formulating and implementing policies and strategies to facilitate the establishment, operation and monitoring of co-operatives businesses. In 2016, the Ministry will encourage more registrations of resource-based co-operatives to maximise the utilization of natural resources.

This Activity supports the administration of the Cooperative Offices in Suva, Sigatoka, Lautoka, Labasa and Savusavu, which oversee the operation of 436 operating co-operatives in Fiji.

A total of $623,400 is budgeted under this activity.

The allocation includes additional funding of $29,925 for the establishment of the National Co-operative Federation under the Co-operatives Act, which will be the sole body to represent the interests and welfare of all types of co-operatives at all levels.

An additional $10,000 has been allocated to establish the Co-Operative Tribunal, which will adjudicate co-operative disputes.

The Fijian Government, in recognition of the contribution of co-operatives to economic growth, has provided $15,000 to celebrate International Co-operative Day and increase awareness of the co-operative movement’s success and the ideals of solidarity, economic efficiency and peace. 257

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Programme 4 - Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 2 - Training

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 81.7 84.8 0.0 84.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 13.6 18.1 12.1 30.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 7.3 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 5.8 12.7 0.0 12.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4.2 26.8 0.0 26.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2.9 8.2 (3.3) 4.9 0.0 0.0 ------115.4 165.5 8.8 174.3 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 4 - Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 3 - Extension $000

1. Established Staff ...... 205.7 281.3 0.0 281.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 42.3 47.2 0.0 47.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 39.8 78.9 0.0 78.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 21.9 34.1 0.0 34.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 4.2 5.5 0.0 5.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 10.1 17.8 (7.1) 10.7 0.0 0.0 ------323.9 464.8 (7.1) 457.6 0.0 0.0 ------258

Programme 4: Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 2: Training

This funding for the Activity supports the training activities provided by Cooperatives Officers around Fiji, as well as the administration of the Cooperative College of Fiji at Draunibota in Lami. The Department has a long-term plan to offer certified courses at the College.

The Training Division provides education and training for members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of the co-operative. Management and Skills training is provided to enhance the function and the productivity of the co- operatives.

As of November 2015, the Department has already conducted 12 mobile trainings throughout Fiji, and is scheduled to conduct 20 trainings in 2016.

The total budget for this Activity in 2016 is $174,300.

Programme 4: Department of Co-operative Business ACTIVITY 3: Extension

The extension arm of the Cooperatives Department is funded under this Activity. A total of $457,600 will be provided in 2016 for extension services. This includes registration, monitoring and advisory services. A number of dormant Co-ops have been revived through the various extension services provided by the Department. In 2015, 24 Cooperatives have been registered. 259

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Programme 5 - Department of Tourism ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 538.8 869.4 0.0 869.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 51.9 53.6 7.0 60.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 76.3 100.1 0.0 100.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 76.3 77.5 0.0 77.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 40.1 62.3 10.0 72.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 3,192.5 3,259.1 841.7 4,100.8 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 265.2 240.0 10.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 31,776.5 23,500.0 6,500.0 30,000.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 80.5 72.0 (27.0) 45.0 0.0 0.0 ------36,097.9 28,234.0 7,341.7 35,575.7 0.0 0.0 ------260

Programme 5: Department of Tourism ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Department of Tourism is responsible for formulating and implementing policy initiatives, plans and strategies to attract investment and sustainably develop the Fijian tourism industry. This Activity administers funding for the Ministry’s major activities to promote, facilitate and ensure the quality of tourism in Fiji. It receives $35.6 million in 2016, $30 million of which is in the grant to Tourism Fiji for the direct costs of marketing and the promotion of Fiji abroad as a desirable tourist destination. The consistency of this allocation over the past seven years has allowed Tourism Fiji to develop, sustain and expand an ambitious international marketing campaign. A separate $3.8 million grant to Tourism Fiji covers operating expenses in Fiji and the opening of new offices in China and India.

The Fijian Government has been a member of the South Pacific Tourism Organization since its establishment in 1988 and has hosted the regional office in Suva. SPTO is the mandated intergovernmental organization for the tourism sector in the South Pacific, comprising 18 Government members and more than 200 private sector organizations. An allocation of $152,390 has been provided for Fiji’s annual membership and $97,430 for SPTO’s rent in Fiji.

The implementation of the Fijian Tourism Development Plan 2015 – 2020, received a total $50,000. This will enable the Ministry to implement the five year plan which will provide a holistic approach, involving state, private sector and other relevant stakeholders, to coordinate the growth of Fiji’s tourism industry.

The Department is also enhancing its programme focused on improvement of customer service in the tourism industry. Therefore the FIJIAN HOSTS will be revamped to go beyond the agencies serving at the international airport in 2016. The revised programme will encompass all the services provided in the tourism sector. Therefore, an allocation of $35,000 has been set aside for this programme.

A total of $50,000 has been allocated for survey expenses in 2016, which will continue programmes such as the International Visitor Survey. This survey tracks visitors’ changing needs and provides the tourism industry with timely, comprehensive and accurate information. In 2015, the survey was digitised and is now provided to industry stakeholders in real time.

This Activity will also oversee implementation of the Hotel Data Collection System in hotels throughout Fiji, which will be mandatory when it is operational. The System will provide useful and timely tourism data such as visitor arrivals and hotel yields, and it will also provide proper accounting for the Service Turnover tax, VAT and corporate tax.

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Programme 1 - Sugar Development ACTIVITY 1 - Sugar Unit

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 429.3 454.7 47.9 502.6 0.0 0.0 2. Unestablished Staff ...... 25.4 56.7 12.1 68.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 48.4 74.0 14.0 88.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 45.0 69.0 17.0 86.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 11.9 17.0 4.0 21.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,429.4 1,429.4 579.9 2,009.3 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 938.2 2,006.8 2,945.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 1,989.4 3,038.9 2,681.7 5,720.6 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 2,145.2 2,500.0 500.0 3,000.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 600.0 (600.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 14,150.0 5,000.0 9,722.1 14,722.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 16,295.2 8,100.0 9,622.1 17,722.1 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 281.7 629.7 (284.1) 345.6 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 18,566.3 11,768.7 12,019.7 23,788.3 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 36,100.3 (2,388.2) 33,712.1 0.0 0.0 262 MINISTRY OF SUGAR

Government is fully committed to the survival, prosperity and future viability of Fiji’s sugar cane industry.

Eight years ago, many people had simply written the industry off, convinced that it was on the verge of collapse. But Government intervened and put a comprehensive series of reforms into action. Over the past four seasons, these reforms have begun to show clear signs of producing a remarkable turn-around. In 2016, the Ministry is seeking to collaborate with international organisations to fund capital projects to improve harvesting and transportation for cane growers.

In light of changing weather patterns that have resulted in prolonged drought conditions, the Ministry has sought expertise to develop affordable and adaptable irrigation systems that will help combat the negative effects of these conditions and provide optimal water requirements for sugarcane farmers.

In August 2015, an amendment to the Sugar Industry Act shifted the payment of the annual levy to cover the Sugar Cane Grower’s Council operational costs from cane farmers to Government. To compensate for the decreased price per tonne of cane, Government is now relieving this burden on farmers and allowing them to use these additional savings to increase crop size, invest in irrigation and purchase new equipment.

The Ministry has plans for assessment and investment in the industry to put it on better footing: ethanol production, a new Penang Mill and a sugar refinery and cogeneration in Labasa and Rarawai. Lease renewals are also on the rise due to the rental subsidy initiative that has benefited tenants and landowners alike. As part of Government’s new initiative, farmers who cannot afford to pay rent because they are disadvantage will be able to get assistance.

The Ministry has been provided with nine additional staff in 2016 to support daily operations in the corporate and administrative divisions and to ensure proper succession planning.

The Ministry’s top priority is to increase the industry’s efficiency to allow it to achieve more with less. Government has allocated $645,000 for the ongoing development of the industry’s Geographical Information System. By November 2015, 4,020 cane growers in Vanua Levu had their farms digitised through this initiative. In 2016, the Ministry is targeting 9,000 farmers in 21 sectors in Viti Levu

The allocation for the improvement of cane access roads has increased from $2.5 million in 2015 to $3.0 million in 2016. The Ministry will work with the Fiji Roads Authority to ensure the work carried out by private contractors is done to an acceptable standard.

In 2016, Government will continue to provide funding for fertiliser for sugar cane farmers. The budgetary proceeds of $9.7 million will be disbursed to a joint bank account administered by both FSC and SPFL. FSC will assume the oversight role in terms of accountability and mobilisation of funds.

The Ministry will ensure close coordination between the industry’s major stakeholders: the Government, through the Ministry of Sugar; the Fiji Sugar Corporation [FSC]; the farmers, who are represented by the Sugar Cane Growers Council [SCGC]; the landowners, who are represented by the iTaukei Land Trust Board [TLTB]; the cutters and transporters; and a number of other institutions and organisations, such as the Sugar Cane Growers Fund [SCGF], the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji [SRIF], the South Pacific Fertilisers [SPF] Limited and the Sugar Industrial Tribunal [SIT].

Overall the budget for the Ministry is $23.8 million, an increase of $12.0 million. 263

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SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,200.5 3,212.9 (127.1) 3,085.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 357.2 390.2 0.0 390.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 72.3 77.8 3.0 80.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... …………………………….442.8 593.8 4.2 598.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 350.2 74.7 0.0 74.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 4,000.0 2,055.0 6,055.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …38.5 50.0 25.0 75.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 3,461.5 8,399.4 1,960.1 10,359.5 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 2,000.0 3,650.0 5,650.0 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 2,000.0 3,650.0 5,650.0 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 122.2 119.4 (44.9) 74.6 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 3,583.7 10,518.9 5,565.2 16,084.1 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) ------264

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISE

The Ministry of Public Enterprise oversees and implements reform programmes and monitors the performance and operations of public enterprises to increase their efficiencies and effectiveness in terms of financial growth and improvements in services to the public.

The public enterprise reform programme includes the reorganization, commercialisation and corporatisation and divestment in accordance with the Public Enterprises Act, 1996.

The Ministry of Public Enterprises monitors 25 state-owned enterprises to ensure they are on a firm financial footing and performing at their optimum level.

Government will continue to encourage more private sector participation in its reform plans for public enterprises to improve efficiency and achieve higher investment returns. To accomplish this, Government has supported the partial divestment of certain Government assets in order to partner with the private sector to improve performance and increase efficiency, introduce best international practices and resources to boost the Fijian economy and create employment.

The Ministry has been allocated $16.1 million, an increase in $5.5 million.

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Head No. 36 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISE

Programme 1 - Public Enterprise Reform ACTIVITY 1 - Public Enterprise Monitoring

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 810.6 1,465.8 (127.1) 1,338.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 45.7 47.2 0.0 47.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 58.3 62.4 0.0 62.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 81.5 107.3 4.2 111.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 332.1 47.7 0.0 47.7 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 4,000.0 2,055.0 6,055.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 38.5 50.0 25.0 75.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 2,000.0 3,650.0 5,650.0 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 72.2 40.1 (13.4) 26.7 0.0 0.0 ------1,438.9 7,820.6 5,593.7 13,414.3 (1,650.0) (1,650.0) ------266

Programme 1: Public Enterprise Reform ACTIVITY 1: Public Enterprise Monitoring

Government will continue to encourage more private sector participation in its reform plans for public enterprises to improve efficiency and achieve higher returns on its investments.

Notable reforms taking place include:

Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) – Government has finalised an engagement with FNPF and Sri Lankan Corporation Aitken Spence PLC for the partial divestures of 59% of the shares in FPCL at a value of more than $100 million. This long term investor partnership will make FPCL more profitable and efficient and contribute to the development and growth of FPCL’s asset base.

Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) – Discussions are currently being held with a consortium comprising of reputable local and international investors for partial equity participation into AFL. The divestment of Government shares in AFL would set the platform for the modernisation of Fiji’s airports and develop Fiji into a hub for aviation in the region. Completion of the “Nadi Airport Terminal Modernisation Project”, by third quarter 2016, is expected to improve services and generate greater returns.

Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) – Expressions of Interest were advertised for the partial divestment of FEA in May 2015.

The Government’s objective is to secure long term partnerships in FEA to: • Ensure that the optimum value of FEA’s partial divestment is realized; • Meet the long term goal of energy sector development and enhanced private sector participation, particularly in renewable energy; • Align the Fijian energy sector to international best practices; • Ensure better and affordable supply of electricity • Increase participation of ordinary Fijians in the development of capital market; and • Reduce Fiji’s dependence on fossil fuel and increase utilization of energy generation from better and renewable technology.

In addition to this, the deregulation of the energy sector will ensure separation of FEA’s regulatory and commercial functions and setting up of an independent regulator. The review of the Electricity Act and conversion of FEA into a commercial entity with both public and private ownership will be pursued in 2016.

Sale of Kalabo Tax Free Zone (KTFZ) properties - Government in July 2015 successfully completed the sale of eight (8) vacant lots at KTFZ. To maximise return and with the view to promote investment, Government will look into options for the sale of remaining two (2) properties at KTFZ.

Sale of Foreign Mission properties: Government is currently liaising with Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) on the sale of 10 properties in four jurisdictions, that is, four (4) properties in New Zealand, two (2) in Australia, three (3) in United Kingdom (UK) and one (1) in Brussels. The sale of foreign mission properties would increase FNPF’s foreign investment portfolio for the benefit of its members and reduce Government’s management and maintenance obligations in relation to the offshore properties.

The Ministry also facilitates the disbursement of operating and capital grants provided to Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF). The grant provided to BAF will strengthen BAF’s efforts to protect Fiji from the introduction and spread of animal and plant pests and diseases. BAF also helps to ensure that Fiji’s agro-exports are compliant with the requirements of overseas markets.

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Head No. 36 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISE

Programme 5 - Government Printing ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration

1. Established Staff ...... 1,389.9 1,747.0 0.0 1,747.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 311.5 343.0 0.0 343.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 14.1 15.4 3.0 18.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 361.3 486.5 0.0 486.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 18.0 27.0 0.0 27.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 50.0 79.3 (31.5) 47.9 0.0 0.0 ------2,144.8 2,698.3 (28.5) 2,669.8 0.0 0.0 ------268

Programme 5: Government Printing ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Government Printing and Stationery Department [GPSD] is responsible for printing Government documents, including Parliamentary papers, gazettes, supplements, bills, acts, revenue earnings forms and cheque books. It is also responsible for printing the Laws of Fiji. The total allocation for the Department is $2.7 million in 2016.

In February 2015, Government solicited EOIs for the sale of GPSD. Government is currently looking at promoting high quality printing and boosting export markets in the printing industry, and is in negotiation with preferred investors to achieve this objective.

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Head No. 37 - MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 2,637.6 3,315.9 (109.9) 3,206.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 131.0 148.9 0.0 148.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 165.0 201.0 0.0 201.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 234.3 301.2 0.0 301.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 153.0 181.8 22.0 203.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,640.4 1,806.2 1.4 1,807.6 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,602.3 2,340.0 1,040.5 3,380.5 (1,037.5) (1,037.5) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 6,563.6 8,295.1 954.0 9,249.1 (1,037.5) (1,037.5) ------8. Capital Construction ...... …1,678.9 3,932.6 (210.4) 3,722.2 1,391.6 (1,544.1) 9. Capital Purchase ...... …869.6 985.3 (85.3) 900.0 (900.0) (900.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 9,220.0 18,300.0 2,184.2 20,484.2 (17,484.2) (17,484.2) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 11,768.4 23,217.9 1,888.5 25,106.5 (16,992.7) (19,928.4) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 686.6 1,169.5 (483.6) 685.9 (49.1) (313.3) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 19,018.6 32,682.6 2,358.9 35,041.5 (18,079.3) (21,279.1) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 441.3 322.2 763.5 0.0 0.0

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MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT

The Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment oversees three important Departments: Department of Local Government; Department of Town & Country Planning, Department of Housing (under Head 23) and Department of Environment. The Ministry is responsible for formulating and implementing local government and urban planning policies and developing and policing Government policy for the protection of the environment and its sustainable use.

The primary responsibility of the Department of Local Government is to improve local governance through the effective implementation of the Local Government Act 2005 [Cap. 125]. This is in line with Pillar 4 of the People‘s Charter for Change, Peace & Progress - Enhancing Public Sector Efficiency, Performance Effectiveness and Service Delivery. It is also responsible for the provision of policy advice and support service to the National Fire Authority to ensure effective delivery of its core services through the National Fire Service Act 1995.

The Department of Environment spearheads environmental management in the country. The Department‘s main objective is to promote the sustainable use and development of Fiji‘s environment and efficient implementation of policies, legislation and programs.

To ensure sustainable development and a coordinated growth the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) is responsible for the overall administration, planning and regulating of land use in Fiji through the Town Planning Act Cap 139 and Subdivision of Land Act Cap. 140. Its key functions are: strategic planning of urban and rural areas and regulation and compliance with development laws. DTCP also offer physical planning and land development advice to government and promote town planning in Fiji.

The Ministry also partners with National Fire Authority, all Municipal Councils, as well as international donor agencies that conduct environment and climate change related programs. The Ministry has four main Departments under its portfolio: the Department of Town and Country Planning, the Department of Local Government; Department of Housing (Head 23) and the Department of Environment.

The Ministry’s priorities are to improve local governance, promote greater security for all urban dwellers, streamline the process for land development and spatial harmony and promote sustainable use of all natural resources.

A total funding of $35.0 million is provided to the Ministry in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $2.4 million.

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Head No. 37 - MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 622.1 828.3 (109.9) 718.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 50.3 64.0 0.0 64.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 53.6 65.0 0.0 65.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 64.8 77.5 0.0 77.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 47.6 50.9 0.0 50.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers…...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 23.5 29.0 (11.6) 17.4 0.0 0.0 ------861.7 1,114.8 (121.5) 993.2 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Local Government

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 330.9 337.0 0.0 337.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 11.5 12.6 0.0 12.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 13.2 21.0 0.0 21.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 12.3 12.7 0.0 12.7 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3.1 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 400.0 550.0 0.0 550.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 424.5 515.0 48.0 563.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 869.6 985.3 (85.3) 900.0 (900.0) (900.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 9,220.0 16,300.0 2,264.2 18,564.2 (15,564.2) (15,564.2) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 197.8 233.1 (96.6) 136.5 (81.0) (81.0) ------11,483.0 18,986.7 2,130.3 21,117.0 (16,545.2) (16,545.2) ------272

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The Corporate Services Division manages the Ministry’s budgeting, planning, financial, accounting control and human resources functions. A total funding of $993,200 is provided for this Activity in 2016, focused on improving financial and human resources management.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Local Government

The primary responsibility of the Department of Local Government [DLG] is to improve local governance through the effective implementation of the Local Government Act (Cap 125) and the Urban Policy Action Plan 2017. It also provides policy advice and support services to the National Fire Authority and manages the development of Fiji's 13 municipal councils by providing essential services and developing effective planning initiatives.

Funding of $21.1 million is provided in the 2016 Budget, an increase of $2.1 million over the 2015 level. Continued funding of $7 million is provided for the redevelopment of Albert Park, which is a joint project with the Suva City Council. This will be the second year of a two-year project worth $17 million.

Government will continue to support the upgrading works within municipal council vicinities through the provision of $4 million in the 2016 Budget. The objective of this project is to provide seed capital to municipal councils to upgrade and maintain specific public properties and make other capital investments. Projects to be assisted are the upgrade of Johnny Singh Park (Lami), New Namaka Market (Nadi), Market & Bus Stand (Rakiraki), Ganilu Park (Savusavu), Nayawa Recreational Park (Sigatoka), Riverbank Development (Sigatoka), extension of Garvey Park Stadium (Tabua) and Maururu Disposal Site Rehabilitation (Ba).

A new allocation of $500,000 is provided to Nasinu Town Council for the preparatory works on the new stadium at Valelevu grounds in Nasinu. $2.8 million is provided for the completion of the Churchill Park redevelopment works in Lautoka, and $250,000 is provided for preparatory works on the Botanical Garden Swimming Pool in Ba.

Government is also committed to install 300 fire hydrants in identified strategic locations around the country, at a cost of $900,000. Since 2010, 855 fire hydrants have been purchased and 573 installed. The long-term target is to install 2,631 new fire hydrants in major urban centres by 2022.

$4 million has been allocated to the National Fire Authority in the form of a capital grant to procure fire equipment, fire trucks and begin construction of new fire stations in Rakiraki and Nabowalu.

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Head No. 37 - MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT

Programme 2 - Town and Country Planning ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration and Planning $000

1. Established Staff ...... 799.5 898.9 0.0 898.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 31.8 32.7 0.0 32.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 59.5 74.2 0.0 74.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 93.9 130.0 0.0 130.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 17.9 18.5 0.0 18.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... …………………………….0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 456.1 580.0 (30.0) 550.0 (30.0) (30.0) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 2,000.0 (80.0) 1,920.0 (1,920.0) (1,920.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 83.4 120.4 (50.9) 69.5 (2.7) (2.7) ------1,542.1 3,854.7 (160.9) 3,693.8 (1,952.7) (1,952.7) ------Programme 3 - Environment ACTIVITY 1 - Environment Management Unit

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 885.1 1,251.8 0.0 1,251.8 0.0 0.0 2. Unestablished Staff ...... 37.4 39.6 0.0 39.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 38.7 40.8 0.0 40.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 63.4 81.0 0.0 81.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 84.5 92.4 22.0 114.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,240.4 1,256.2 1.4 1,257.6 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …721.6 1,245.0 1,022.5 2,267.5 (1,007.5) (1,007.5) 8. Capital Construction ...... 1,678.9 3,932.6 (210.4) 3,722.2 1,391.6 (1,544.1) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 381.9 787.0 (324.5) 462.5 34.6 (229.6) ------5,131.8 8,726.4 511.0 9,237.5 418.7 (2,781.2) ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 441.3 322.2 763.5 0.0 0.0 274

Programme 2: Town and Country Planning ACTIVITY 1: General Administration and Planning

The Department of Town and Country Planning [DTCP] is responsible for the overall administration, planning and regulation of land use in Fiji. Its key functions are strategic planning in urban and rural areas and compliance with development laws. DTCP also offers physical planning, provides land development advice to Government that promotes town planning in Fiji. Government will continue its support to the DTCP with a funding of $3.7 million in 2016 as part of its effort to make more efficient and timely decisions on land and building developments in Fiji. Funding of $500,000 is provided to continue the implementation of the Urban Policy Action Plan [UPAP] to address the urban growth rate of 1.5 per cent. For 2015, the Department will continue its training for the implementation of town planning schemes, regulatory responsibilities and geographic information systems [GIS]. In addition, a new funding of $30,000 is provided for the review of the Town Planning Act to reflect a more effective and efficient process. Government will continue its support of $1.9 million for the completion of work at Nabouwalu in Bua for the construction of roads and other infrastructure.

Programme 3: Environment ACTIVITY 1: Environment Management Unit

The Department of Environment spearheads Fiji’s environmental management. Its main objective is to promote the sustainable use and development of Fiji’s environment and the efficient implementation of policies, legislation and programs. Total funding for 2016 is $9.2 million. The Department will focus on standardising waste management in Fiji under the National Waste Management Framework, protecting and responsibly exploiting Fiji’s biodiversity to create livelihoods and conserve sensitive and bio diverse areas, educating the public to encourage good practices for the conservation of natural resources and working with law enforcement institutions to enforce environmental protection laws and regulations. The Department will also engage in a youth awareness program designed to encourage proper waste management.

The Department also will host the 9th Pacific Regional Meeting on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas for environmental ministers from 14 countries to exchange ideas and strategies for nature preservation. $80,000 is provided for this purpose.

A continued funding of $2.0 million is provided in 2016 for the construction of the first Waste Transfer Station in the country and $1.7 million for further development of the Naboro Landfill.

The Department will also work in partnership with donor agencies such as the UNDP to implement environmental projects worth $1.9 million in 2016.

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Head No. 40 - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 10,557.6 15,541.3 (213.9) 15,327.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 8,137.2 9,337.1 (9.1) 9,328.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,026.3 1,207.1 20.0 1,227.1 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 8,241.1 8,665.7 465.5 9,131.2 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1,621.3 1,595.0 460.4 2,055.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 16,249.6 19,657.8 3,344.1 23,001.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 977.6 1,311.3 25.5 1,336.8 (927.9) (1,102.9) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 46,810.6 57,315.3 4,092.5 61,407.8 (927.9) (1,102.9) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 16,256.9 17,278.7 8,503.0 25,781.7 (12,573.8) (20,511.7) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 11,919.5 7,055.4 321.2 7,376.6 (6,401.6) (6,501.6) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 18,481.4 25,882.2 (2,382.2) 23,500.0 (5,000.0) (5,000.0) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 46,657.9 50,216.2 6,442.0 56,658.3 (23,975.4) (32,013.3) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 6,537.7 5,492.0 (1,325.6) 4,166.4 (1,791.3) (2,530.5) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 100,006.2 113,023.5 9,209.0 122,232.5 (26,694.6) (35,646.6) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 2,702.7 (2,702.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0 276

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

The Ministry has authority for the Departments of Transport, Meteorological Services, Public Works, Energy, Water and Sewerage, and Government Shipping Services. It also oversees the Land Transport Authority, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji, the Water Authority of Fiji and the Fiji Roads Authority.

The Ministry, through the Department of Transport, provides the regulatory framework for the implementation of an efficient and affordable land and maritime transport systems. The transport sector is one of the principal drivers of economic growth as it provides the mobility and infrastructure that link people with jobs and goods with markets.

Government Shipping Services provides Government with a specialised fleet of six vessels that allow it to transport Government officials as well as machinery, building supplies, rural-development materials, livestock and any other cargo needed for development projects.

The Department of Meteorology is critical for a nation that is dispersed among more than 100 islands in the middle of an area that is prone to violent storms. It is committed to providing timely and reliable weather, hydrology and climate information to the public on both normal and extreme weather conditions. The public needs to be warned well in advance in order to prepare for extreme events like cyclones, storm surges and flooding, and as quickly as possible in the event of a tsunami. Special emphasis is being placed on disaster preparedness and on mitigating the effects of rising sea levels as a result of climate change.

The Department of Works is the only engineering arm of Government, and is responsible for planning, designing, building, operating, maintaining and upgrading Government buildings, quarters, and electrical services, and for providing electricity in five rural government stations.

The Department of Energy will focus on policy directions which include the provision of electricity services to remote and rural areas; research and development of renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, hydro, biofuel and biomass; research into alternative fuels for the transport and industrial sectors and for land transport. The Department of Water and Sewerage is responsible for the development of the water supply and sanitation sector policies to ensure the provision of safe, clean drinking water and efficient sanitation services to all communities. The Ministry’s budget for 2016 totals $122.2 million, an increase of $9.2 million.

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 556.4 1,070.3 (208.9) 861.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 92.0 93.9 0.0 93.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 81.2 77.3 0.0 77.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... ………...... 70.9 78.9 15.0 93.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 83.6 106.1 0.0 106.1 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 14,784.4 17,197.8 3,427.1 20,624.9 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... ………....…0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 5,990.9 6,351.2 2,148.8 8,500.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 33.9 39.3 (14.3) 25.0 0.0 0.0 ------21,693.4 25,014.8 5,367.6 30,382.4 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2 - Transport Planning Unit $000

1. Established Staff ...... 164.1 211.9 0.0 211.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 18.9 16.0 119.8 135.8 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 10.1 23.5 0.0 23.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 37.8 33.9 0.0 33.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 22.3 23.9 76.1 100.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 1,427.4 2,410.0 (83.0) 2,327.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …………………..349.7 181.8 (181.8) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 750.0 (175.0) 575.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 70.1 152.0 (86.1) 65.9 0.0 0.0 ------2,100.4 3,803.1 (330.1) 3,473.0 0.0 0.0 ------278

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration activity budget contains allocations for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport Head Office and support services, as well as funds, to administer the grants to statutory bodies of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF), with a total of $20.6 million for operating expenses and $8.5 million for capital expenses.

With the vision of “Steering Fiji Safely,” LTA’s mission is to improve land transportation and ensure that road travel is safe. The LTA will receive an operating grant of $18.1 million. In 2016, an additional seventy one new positions will be deployed around the country, which will improve services and lead to better compliance, monitoring and enforcement of land transportation laws. LTA envisages in opening new offices in Lekutu, Korovou, Navua and Nausori to provide services closer to the rural communities.

The capital grant has been increased to $6.5 million in order for LTA to carry out new capital projects such as a customer electronic queue management system, permanent weighbridges, portable brake and suspension tester, fully equipped specialised vehicles, red light and speed camera, ISO 9001 quality management system, server replacements and disaster recovery systems, and the purchase of fully equipped operational vehicles, among others.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) is a commercial statutory authority acting as a regulator, responsible for promoting maritime safety in Fijian waters, mapping and protecting the marine environment and overseeing search and rescue. MSAF will receive a total allocation of $2.5 million for its operating costs and $2 million for its capital works program, which includes $0.6 million for the establishment of new MSAF offices in Natovi and Levuka.

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 2: Transport Planning Unit

The Transport Planning Unit (TPU) was established to strengthen the capability of Government to coordinate transport planning and monitor policy and development in the transport sector. TPU provides advice, strategic planning and assistance with investment programming. Its activities are guided by input from key stakeholders in the transport sectors, primarily through the National Transport Consultative Forum (NTCF). It has been allocated $3.5 million for its activities.

The Shipping Franchise Scheme was established to maintain shipping services to areas in Fiji’s maritime region that would not otherwise be served because the routes are uneconomical for commercial operators. The routes include islands in the parts of the Lau, Yasawa and Malolo groups, Kadavu, Rotuma, parts of Lomaiviti and Northeast Vanua Levu. Government subsidises the shipping companies that service these areas so that residents can have access to goods and services, transport their cargo and otherwise remain connected with the rest of the country. This scheme supports Government’s commitment to provide access to affordable transportation and equal access to goods and services, and serves to alleviate poverty and promote economic activity in the rural maritime areas. Funding is at $2.3 million.

A sum of $575,000 is provided for the second phase of the household travel survey which is the foundation of the transport planning database for land and maritime transport. This is accompanied by transport planning software which will gauge information about passenger and freight movements throughout Fiji. 279 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Programme 1 - Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3 - Government Shipping Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 976.5 2,094.8 0.0 2,094.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,753.1 2,767.0 0.0 2,767.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 45.2 41.4 0.0 41.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... ………...... 3,788.0 3,945.5 407.0 4,352.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 208.8 294.5 94.8 389.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... ………....… 86.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 264.0 3,650.0 2,068.9 5,718.9 (3,218.9) (5,218.9) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 8,616.2 3,321.6 1,878.4 5,200.0 (5,000.0) (5,100.0) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2,034.5 1,687.9 (274.7) 1,413.2 (739.7) (928.7) ------17,772.3 17,802.7 4,174.4 21,977.1 (8,958.6) (11,247.6) ------

Programme 2 - Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 1 - Corporate Services

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 329.6 353.9 (5.0) 348.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 57.7 85.1 3.0 88.1 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 32.5 33.0 0.0 33.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... ………...... 301.0 319.6 12.0 331.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 59.7 177.3 20.0 197.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 26.1 30.0 0.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... ………....… 86.8 0.0 20.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 58.7 79.5 (27.1) 52.4 0.0 0.0 ------952.158 1,078.5 22.9 1,101.4 0.0 0.0 ------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 970.0 (970.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 280

Programme 1: Policy and Administration ACTIVITY 3: Government Shipping Services

It is essential for Government to maintain a modern, well-provisioned fleet in order to provide important services and development to Fiji’s maritime communities, which are spread across more than 100 islands.

Government Shipping Services provides Government with a specialized fleet of six vessels that allow it to transport Government officials as well as machinery, building supplies, rural-development materials, livestock and any other cargo needed for development projects. In times of disasters, these vessels carry emergency supplies and fresh water to the outer islands.

Government Shipping Services also maintains Fiji’s navigational aids – lighthouses, beacons, and mooring buoys – to the accepted international standard, and looks after a range of maritime infrastructure which includes jetties, mooring buoys and sea routes.

The upgrading of government shipping vessels will continue at $0.5 million, the upgrading of GSS buildings at $2.3 million and the upgrading of wharf infrastructure at $2.9 million. A sum of $5.0 million will be provided in 2016 for the purchase of a multi-purpose shipping vessel to aid navigation projects and make quarterly trips to maritime regions to provide medical services.

The total budget for the Government Shipping Service is $22.0 million.

Programme 2: Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 1: Corporate Services

Proper and professional meteorological forecasting and disaster management are vital to a nation whose people are spread among more than 100 islands in a region that is subject to violent storms, tsunamis and rising sea levels.

Meteorological Services fills that crucial role, and Corporate Services is the Department’s administrative staff, providing financial and human resources management, administrative services, occupational health and safety oversight and training.

A provision of $40,000 is allocated for the World Meteorological Day Celebration and the National Climate Forum Meeting in 2016. The total budget is $1.1 million 281

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Programme 2 - Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 2 - Reporting and Facilities $000

1. Established Staff ...... 497.0 619.1 0.0 619.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 33.8 37.7 0.0 37.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 53.4 115.3 0.0 115.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 146.2 93.0 31.5 124.5 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 11.1 13.0 0.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 114.7 150.0 0.0 150.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 45.9 55.7 (19.5) 36.2 0.0 0.0 ------902.1 1,083.8 12.0 1,095.8 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2 - Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 3 - Weather Forecasting Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 990.4 1,546.4 0.0 1,546.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 143.7 224.9 0.0 224.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 369.0 425.6 0.0 425.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 270.8 220.0 0.0 220.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 24.6 25.0 0.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 1,150.0 (399.8) 750.2 (750.2) (750.2) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 2,722.5 1,588.8 12.8 1,601.6 (1,401.6) (1,401.6) 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,067.1 545.1 (252.8) 292.3 (193.7) (193.7) ------5,588.0 5,725.8 (639.8) 5,086.1 (2,345.5) (2,345.5) ------282

Programme 2: Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 2: Reporting and Facilities

The Reporting and Facilities Activity administers the set-up of meteorological observing stations; installs, inspects and calibrates conventional meteorological instruments; manages the construction and maintenance of facilities in support of weather and climate observations; and provides meteorological information from outstations for weather forecasting and climate analysis and predictions.

It also manages programme and quality audits; oversees analysis and verification of products, processes and meteorological stations; manages vehicles and transport; and ensures compliance with ISO standards. Funding for 2016 is at $1.1 million.

Programme 2: Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 3: Weather Forecasting Services

Weather Forecasting Services includes Weather Forecasting [WF], the Computing and Information System [CIS], Technical Systems [TS] and Quality Management [QM]. This Activity has a budget of $5.1 million.

The WF is responsible for providing timely, high-quality weather forecasts, warnings and advisories to all communities in Fiji and nine other countries and territories in the Southwest Pacific region. WF also functions as a Meteorological Watch Authority and Meteorological Watch Office, and provides meteorological information for international air navigation in the Nadi Flight Information Region and beyond.

CIS Division is responsible for the maintenance and support of all the computer hardware and software systems for FMS. Meteorological Systems Applications must function at all times in order to deliver quality weather forecasts, warnings, advisories and climate services. The TS division is responsible for the maintenance, verification, calibration and development of various sophisticated electronic and electrical meteorological and hydrological equipment and systems.

In 2016, Government will continue to provide capital investments aimed at disaster risk reduction and mitigating the effects of climate change and sea-level rise that is linked to global warming.

In order to expand services into the Northern Division, $750,200 has been provisioned for the continued construction of the new Labasa weather office. This will bring essential services to protect against severe weather in this region and accommodate the hydrology staff currently based in Labasa. Preparatory works for the new office will be completed in 2015, and phase one of construction will begin in 2016.

Government will continue to support the installation of water-level and rainfall telemetry with an allocation of $200,000 in 2016. These will enhance FMS decision-making capabilities in response to flooding and provide adequate flood-warning systems to protect lives and properties.

An allocation of $142,834 is provisioned for the final phase of the upgrade for the Fiji Integrated Meteorological System. The project covers the replacement of all outdated servers to improve the quality of weather forecasting.

In order to support critical and timely weather forecasting for the country and region, $1.3 million is provided for the upgrade of the outdated Nadi radar antenna components. This will improve critical weather data acquisition for weather surveillance. 283 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 40 - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

Programme 2 - Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 4 - Climatology

$000

1. Established Staff .....…...... 268.8 381.3 0.0 381.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 19.0 14.6 0.0 14.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 24.3 26.0 0.0 26.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 5.7 6.1 (2.4) 3.7 0.0 0.0 ------318.1 428.4 (2.4) 425.9 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2 - Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 5 - Hydrological Unit

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 262.3 442.3 0.0 442.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 34.3 11.0 20.0 31.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 7.1 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 12.4 20.5 0.0 20.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 13.6 25.0 (7.6) 17.4 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 10.7 10.0 (2.9) 7.1 0.0 0.0 ------340.4 518.8 9.5 528.3 0.0 0.0 ------284

Programme 2: Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 4: Climatology

The Climate Services Division delivers quality climate services throughout Fiji. CSD is also responsible for collecting, processing and archiving climatological data, which is then used in a wide variety of global, national and private sector activities. These include climate monitoring, prediction and research, risk management, climate-change science and projections and disaster management and risk reduction. It also develops products and services based for specific sectors to support the wellbeing of different communities, promote economic growth and environmental sustainability and meet international obligations. It is funded at $425,917.

Programme 2: Meteorological Services ACTIVITY 5: Hydrological Unit

The Hydrology Services Unit is responsible for fully understanding Fiji’s general water resources and developing projects like hydro power, drainage and irrigation schemes, along with forecasting floods and droughts. It also provides quality hydrological data, such as water levels, rainfall and stream-flow data; collects and analyses hydrological data for sustainable development purposes; installs and maintains Fiji’s hydrological network; provides early flood forecasts and warnings to the general public; and manages the early flood-warning system. The unit is funded at $528,284.

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Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 1 - General Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,798.8 2,411.0 0.0 2,411.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government WageEarners ...... 1,133.5 921.2 (131.9) 789.3 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 330.6 350.0 0.0 350.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 281.2 262.8 0.0 262.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 431.9 201.8 279.6 481.4 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 65.8 100.0 5.9 105.9 (105.9) (105.9) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 134.1 137.2 (29.2) 108.0 (9.5) (9.5) ------4,176.0 4,383.9 124.4 4,508.4 (115.4) (115.4) ------

Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 2 - Maintenance and Operations of Public Buildings $000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 3,143.3 3,325.2 0.0 3,325.2 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 68.6 100.8 0.0 100.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 865.4 1,054.1 0.0 1,054.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 5.8 6.8 0.0 6.8 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 218.0 (218.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 2,978.7 4,469.5 (1469.5) 3,000.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 270.0 (270.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 611.5 917.9 (543.3) 374.6 0.0 0.0 ------7,673.2 10,362.3 (2500.8) 7,861.5 0.0 0.0 ------286

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 1: General Administration

The General Administration office provides administrative and support services to all five departments of the Ministry. It consists of the Administration, Human Resources, Accounts, Discipline and Secretariat Services. Its budget for 2016 is $4.5 million, mainly for operational costs which include staff salaries, wages and benefits.

Government will continue to fund the Secretariat for the Professional Engineers’ Registration Council in 2016, at a cost of $100,000. The Engineers Registration Act will make it mandatory for all practicing engineers to be registered, with an annual subscription depending on the level of each individual’s engineering qualification.

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 2: Maintenance and Operations of Public Buildings

Maintenance and Operations of Public Buildings is responsible for carrying out routine and periodic upgrades and maintenance of public buildings and quarters and maintaining and upgrading water and sewer-line services to those facilities. Its allocation for 2016 is $7.9 million.

Funding will continue for the repair and upgrade of public buildings at $1 million, special upgrade of public buildings at $1.5 million, and the upgrade of Water Supply and Sewer Lines at $500,000.

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Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 3 - Design and Costing Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,143.3 1,764.7 0.0 1,764.7 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 11.5 11.4 0.0 11.4 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 75.0 103.0 0.0 103.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 38.9 41.5 0.0 41.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 8.9 23.4 (9.4) 14.0 0.0 0.0 ------1,277.5 1,944.1 (9.4) 1,934.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 4 - Construction Services

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 803.7 1,047.9 0.0 1,047.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 1,167.0 1,161.0 0.0 1,161.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 8.0 8.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 8.6 8.6 0.0 8.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1.2 2.5 (1.0) 1.5 0.0 0.0 ------1,988.6 2,228.0 (1.0) 2,227.0 0.0 0.0 ------288

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 3: Design and Costing Services

This Activity is responsible for providing professional and technical advice relating to the design and construction of Government facilities. The 2016 Budget will remain at $1.9 million to provide architect services, estimating, structural analysis, project study and programming. It focuses on working with stakeholders to plan and develop capital projects from inception through conceptual design to design completion and documentation. This includes engineering, costing and work-study services, and may also include tendering and contracting for Government’s capital infrastructure projects.

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 4: Construction Services

This Activity is responsible for overseeing the implementation of capital projects throughout the three Divisions, including building repairs, maintenance and construction projects for all Government agencies and departments, and is funded at $2.2 million.

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Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 5 - Plant Pool $000

1. Established Staff ...... 277.9 335.5 0.0 335.5 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 5.8 5.8 0.0 5.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 1.6 1.6 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 330.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 39.3 1.1 (0.4) 0.7 0.0 0.0 ------654.7 383.0 (0.4) 382.6 0.0 0.0 ------Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 6 - Workshops $000

1. Established Staff ...... 556.7 754.9 0.0 754.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 174.0 0.0 174.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 2.9 2.9 0.0 2.9 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 34.8 34.8 0.0 34.8 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 5.3 5.3 0.0 5.3 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 155.9 300.0 (300.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 30.6 51.4 (47.5) 3.9 0.0 0.0 ------786.1 1,323.2 (347.5) 975.7 0.0 0.0 ------290

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 5: Plant Pool

This Activity is responsible for the provision of heavy equipment, machinery and vehicles for infrastructure development and for the transportation of goods and personnel to Government job sites. It also hires out equipment and personnel to Government agencies, and will receive $382,590 in 2016.

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 6: Workshops

The Common Services Workshops are responsible for maintenance and servicing of departmental and other agencies’ plants and vehicles. They provide general mechanical work, including welding and fabrication, fitting and machining and vehicle repair and maintenance. It is funded at $975,663.

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Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 7 - Freight and Handling

1. Established Staff ...... 8.6 27.8 0.0 27.8 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 117.7 96.6 0.0 96.6 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 5.0 4.5 0.0 4.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 50.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 7.8 8.2 (3.3) 4.9 0.0 0.0 ------189.1 187.0 (3.3) 183.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 8 - Joinery and Plumbing $000

1. Established Staff ...... 117.7 315.3 0.0 315.3 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 5.0 5.0 0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.8 (0.3) 0.5 0.0 0.0 ------122.7 321.1 (0.3) 320.8 0.0 0.0 ------

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The Freight and Handling group is responsible for freight and cartage of construction materials and cargo for infrastructure development works in the maritime zone and during times of natural disasters. Funding will continue at $183,710.

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 8: Joinery and Plumbing

The Joinery and Plumbing group is responsible for the manufacture of standard and non-standard furniture and fittings for Government and non-Government clients. The Plumbing Section provides plumbing services to government institutions and also carries out sheet metal work, including the manufacture of household items, building maintenance and new works. The entire activity will continue to be funded at $320,809.

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Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 9 - Electrical Services Administration $000

1. Established Staff ...... 196.5 391.6 0.0 391.6 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 431.3 385.7 0.0 385.7 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 18.7 29.5 0.0 29.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1.6 1.6 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 31.0 31.0 0.0 31.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 395.0 400.0 0.0 400.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 58.5 69.3 (27.7) 41.6 0.0 0.0 ------1,132.5 1,308.7 (27.7) 1,281.0 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 3 - Common Services ACTIVITY 10 - Electrical Services - Maintenance $000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 48.0 49.4 0.0 49.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 8.0 11.0 0.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 1,991.2 1,945.0 0.0 1,945.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 15.0 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 287.3 295.7 (118.3) 177.4 0.0 0.0 ------2,349.5 2,316.1 (118.3) 2,197.8 0.0 0.0 ------294

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 9: Electrical Services Administration

The Electrical Services Administration is responsible for providing electrical and air conditioning services for all of Government and for repair and maintenance work for strategic Government institutions. It also is responsible for workshop repairs such as motor winding, capital projects for house wiring, grid extension and other projects from different ministries. The activity will continue to be funded at $1.3 million.

Programme 3: Common Services ACTIVITY 10: Electrical Services - Maintenance

The Electrical Services-Maintenance Activity is responsible for generation and distribution of electricity to five Rural Government Stations and for operation and maintenance of rural Government Station generators and electricity grids. The activity will continue to be funded at $2.2 million.

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Revised Actual Estimate Change Estimate Planned Change 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Head No. 40 - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT Programme 4 - Energy ACTIVITY 1 - Department of Energy $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,031.4 1,121.4 0.0 1,121.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 112.8 142.4 0.0 142.4 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 94.9 98.2 0.0 98.2 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 226.3 205.0 0.0 205.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 173.6 165.6 0.0 165.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 11.6 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 351.0 671.5 118.5 790.0 (618.5) (618.5) 8. Capital Construction ...... 12,504.6 5,459.1 10,303.5 15,762.6 (8,604.8) (14,542.6) 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 625.0 (625.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 12,268.5 19,531.0 (4531.0) 15,000.0 (5,000.0) (5,000.0) 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,980.8 1,008.7 467.63 1,476.3 (830.1) (1,364.5) ------28,755.5 29,047.9 5,733.7 34,781.6 (15,053.4) (21,525.6) ------295------AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 1,558.2 (1,558.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0

Programme 5 - Water and Sewerage ACTIVITY 1 - Policy and Administrtion

$000

1. Established Staff ...... 577.9 651.2 0.0 651.2 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 28.1 42.9 0.0 42.9 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 52.8 44.0 0.0 44.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 21.3 127.0 0.0 127.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 185.6 207.0 (10.0) 197.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... …...... …0.0 90.0 288.5 378.5 (203.5) (378.5) 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 2,000.0 (2,000.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 95.1 200.0 (200.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 221.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 51.2 400.2 (333.0) 67.2 (18.3) (34.1) ------1,233.9 3,762.3 (2,254.5) 1,507.8 (221.8) (412.6) ------

AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 174.5 (174.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0 296

Programme 4: Energy ACTIVITY 1 : Department of Energy

The Department of Energy works to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable energy throughout Fiji. The total budget has increased to $34.8 million in 2016.

The Rural Electrification (RE) Programme will continue in 2016 at $15.0 million. With this funding, Government intends to clear all the backlog of RE applications in 2016 before taking on any new applications.

A number of new and ongoing grid extension projects will be undertaken in 2016. These power grid extension projects will bring lighting, power and an overall improvement in the standard of living for rural communities. The total allocation for these grid extension projects stands at $7.5 million.

Five new grid extension projects earmarked for 2016 are: Lomaivuna in Naitasiri; Wainivoce and nearby areas in Tavua; Nabukelevu and Nuku in Serua; and Lawaki Village to Wairiki District School in Cakaudrove.

Phase II of the following grid extension projects are funded in 2016: Tokaimalo in Ra, Koronubu- Namau in Ba and Bureiwai –Nakorotubu in Ra.

Funding will also be provided for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Development Project at $275,000, Energy Conservation Implementation project at $270,000, Energy Conservation Assessment at $200,000, Bio-Diesel Implementation at $100,000, and Biogas Development in Rural Areas at $200,000. These programs are in line with Government’s commitment to fostering the use of renewable energy and reducing the dependence on fossil fuel.

A sum of $7.2 million is provided for the establishment of a FEA depot in Taveuni to oversee the supply and distribution of electricity to households in Somosomo and other parts of the region.

Programme 5: Water and Sewerage ACTIVITY 1: Policy and Administration

The Water and Sewerage Department is responsible for developing policies and regulations for water supply and sanitation in order to ensure that all communities enjoy drinking water and efficient sanitation services. It has a budget of $1.5 million. Three key activities that are funded in 2016 are the Review of Water Legislation at $193,465; Review of the Rural Water and Sanitation Policy at $10,000 and the Collation of Water Statistics Data at $175,000.

The collation of water statistics will allow Government to capture information regarding the volume of water present for each source while simultaneously forecasting water-use patterns and its effect on each source. Based on this information, government will be able to ensure appropriate measures are in place to monitor the sustainable use of water and that water disruptions are kept to a minimum.

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Head No. 41 - WATER AUTHORITY OF FIJI

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE

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WATER AUTHORITY OF FIJI

Due to the recent drought conditions as a result of changing weather patterns, it has become more critical than ever for Fiji to protect its water resources and equitably distribute these resources to highly affected regions to protect the constitutional right of all Fijians to access safe drinking water.

WAF supplies drinking water and wastewater services to more than 148,000 residential and non- residential metered customers, reaching more than 800,000 people, including those in outer islands.

Continued water infrastructure improvement is critical to meeting future demands, as current water production levels will be insufficient to meet demands from 2018 onwards, especially in the Suva/Nausori and Nadi/Lautoka corridors. Investments in new sources for water supply, such as the Viria, Waitavala and Sabeto sources, and the upgrading of aging water and wastewater infrastructure will lead to more sector growth in the medium term and help meet future demands.

WAF is provided an increased operating grant of $74.2 million, to fund operational costs. This includes the JEE payment for employees below management level who have not received any pay increase since the establishment of the Authority. The free water initiative will continue in 2016 for the more than 114,000 Fijians are already benefiting.

Government is continuing its capital investment at $176.3 million to achieve the 24/7 delivery of water to all Fijians. Major capital works to be implemented in 2016 include funding of $31.1 million to improve water distribution systems. Government has provided $24.4 million to further improve water treatment quality; $14.1 million for the replacement of meters; $8.7 million for Non-Revenue Water; $13.1 million for a wastewater treatment plant; $15.4 million for the upgrade of wastewater distribution system to ensure that Fijians within urban centres are connected to the wastewater reticulation system; $5.0 million for FRA counterpart funding for the relocation of existing water and wastewater pipelines; $1.2 million for water burst and repairs around the country; $1 million for the purchase of a micro- tunnelling machine that will facilitate the installation of water pipes; and $5.1 million for further works on the installation of fully automated water and wastewater inventory systems to improve the service efficiency to customers and management of major WAF systems.

Government is providing funding at $7 million to improve water and sanitation standards for Fijians living in rural settlements; $3.0 million for improvement of catchment and water source areas; $3.8 million for the replacement and upgrade of mechanical equipment and machineries for water pipelines construction; and $3.8 million for electrical works at WAF pump water and wastewater stations. $3.0 million has also been allocated for ICT infrastructure upgrades that will improve customer service delivery.

Government is providing a new allocation of $1.4 million for the provision of free water tanks for Fijians living in the maritime and rural drought-stricken areas. A total of 2,000 water tanks will be distributed to these communities in 2016. An allocation of $4.5 million has been provided as a Government subsidy programme for rain water harvesting systems targeting areas that suffer from an intermittent supply of water. Government is further providing $3.7 million for rural water schemes in the four divisions which will ensure safe and reliable water supply.

In 2016, Government is allocating $5 million to complement $5.7 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank for the Urban Water Supply and Wastewater project. In 2016, WAF will undertake preparatory works for the new water treatment plant at Rewa River and the sewage extension at Kinoya.

In 2016, Government will provide the Water Authority of Fiji with a budget of $250.4 million, an increase of $11.2 million. 299

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Head No. 43 - FIJI ROADS AUTHORITY

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 19,283.0 18,234.4 1,674.9 19,909.3 (9,924.7) (9,924.7) 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 19,283.0 18,234.4 1,674.9 19,909.3 (9,924.7) (9,924.7) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 501,307.4 635,554.2 (19,788.1) 615,766.1 466,331.1 371,231.1 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 501,307.4 635,554.2 (19,788.1) 615,766.1 466,331.1 371,231.1 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 520,590.4 653,788.6 (18,113.2) 635,675.3 456,406.4 361,306.4 ------TOTAL DIRECT PAYMENT ...... 109,288.4 105,800.0 36,222.4 142,022.4 (70,522.4) (70,522.4) TOTAL AID-IN-KIND...... 0.0 15,000.0 (2,432.1) 12,567.9 0.0 (6,793.5) 300 FIJI ROADS AUTHORITY The road network infrastructure has a central role in supporting the delivery of Government objectives for economic and social development. This asset of roads, bridges and jetties provides access and mobility for people and goods. It supports the development of land for tourism and commerce. The network connects towns, cities and international ports, airports and rural and maritime communities.

Since the 2012 establishment of the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA), Government has undertaken an ambitious investment plan to improve the condition of the network and build new roads for economic growth. This 10 year plan reached its peak intensity in 2015 with an allocation of $653.8 million to the FRA. In 2016, FRA is allocated a total of $635.7 million of which $19.9 million is for operating costs and $615.8 million is for capital projects.

A significant proportion of this funding has been used for a programme of major road upgrades in rural and urban areas. However, the highest priority in FRA’s strategy is “good stewardship” of the existing roads, bridges and jetties. Without ongoing maintenance and regular replacement these assets will quickly fall into disrepair, as they had prior to the creation of FRA.

Routine maintenance and renewal of worn-out roads and bridges is at the heart of the FRA’s 2016 strategy. $79.8 million is allocated for basic ongoing maintenance. Government is providing $75 million for renewal and replacement of roads that are beyond reasonable repair.

A sum of $4.1 million has been provided to relieve congestion and improve road capacity. Government has also allocated $7.6 million for the capital community program to improve the quality of roads in rural areas and enhance pedestrian safety through the construction of urban footpaths, a key part of Government’s efforts to improve quality of life for people in urban areas and rural villages.

The upgrading and replacement of bridges has been allocated $30.6 million. The maintenance and renewal of jetties in Savusavu, Vunisea in Kadavu and Natovi is provided $11.7 million in 2016.

An allocation of $83.0 million will be utilised through a loan from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank for renewals and replacements of roads and the upgrading and replacement of bridges, rural roads and streetlights.

The Nabouwalu-Dreketi Road upgrading is nearly complete and is allocated $1 million for the final phase of construction to complement the $53.9 million loan from the EXIM Bank of China. In addition, a $5 million loan from EXIM Bank of China is provided for the completion of the Sawani/Serea Road Upgrading Project in 2016.

The NASRUP four lane projects in Suva and Nadi are collectively allocated $93.1 million for continued construction works which have all made substantial progress. The rural roads programme has been allocated $50.0 million for ongoing and new rural roads projects to provide sustainable access to remote communities and agricultural development areas, helping to lift people out of social exclusion.

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Head No. 49 - PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

SUMMARY OF TOTAL $000 EXPENDITURE

1. Established Staff ...... 63,517.0 66,536.8 6,038.1 72,574.9 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 97.8 122.8 0.0 122.8 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 111.2 117.3 62.9 180.1 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,820.7 3,205.6 58.6 3,264.2 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,457.6 1,850.2 452.0 2,302.2 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 68,004.3 71,832.6 6,611.6 78,444.2 0.0 0.0 ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,954.1 794.3 (266.2) 528.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 69,958.4 72,626.9 6,345.4 78,972.3 0.0 0.0 ------302

PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

For more than three decades, Fiji has responded to the call of the United Nations [UN] to serve in some of the most difficult circumstances around the world. Fiji has proudly contributed troops to successive peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, Sinai, Iraq, Syria, Timor Leste, South Sudan, Darfur, Liberia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Kuwait, Namibia, Cambodia and the Solomon Islands.

Fiji’s commitment to UN peacekeeping remains unwavering. Not once during the course of the crisis when 45 Fijian soldiers were held captive in Syria were there any calls in Fiji for our troops to be withdrawn from this or future peacekeeping missions.

It is a source of great pride that a nation of our size is able to make such a meaningful and significant contribution to securing peace in some of the world’s most troubled regions. The task is the most noble of all for any soldier – to try to prevent war, to put himself between the warring factions in order to keep the peace and to protect vulnerable people.

The Republic of Fiji Military Force and the Fiji Police Force currently have a total of 1,105 personnel deployed on UN missions in Syria, Iraq and Sinai.

The UN Security Council mandate for peacekeeping operations calls for security personnel deployed to conflict zones under UN authority to maintain or restore international peace and security, exclusively in the common interest of the international community; disengage the conflict parties; create conditions for peaceful settlement of a conflict; monitor cease-fire peace agreements; and render humanitarian assistance to civilian population in the area of deployment.

Government has allocated Peacekeeping Missions a budget of $79.0 million in 2016, an increase of $6.3 million.

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Head No. 49- PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

Programme 1 - Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 1 - Support Services $000

1. Established Staff ...... 0.0 193.1 0.0 193.1 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 15.0 44.3 0.0 44.3 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 15.4 20.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2.2 25.0 0.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 250.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 2.6 13.4 17.1 30.5 0.0 0.0 ------35.1 295.8 267.1 562.9 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 1 - Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 2 - Multinational Force and Observers $000

1. Established Staff ...... 16,605.8 17,575.4 6,038.1 23,613.5 0.0 0.0 2.Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 26.5 25.5 0.0 25.5 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 37.4 38.9 0.0 38.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 282.2 377.1 0.0 377.1 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 54.4 70.2 0.0 70.2 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 66.5 76.7 (30.7) 46.0 0.0 0.0 ------17,072.8 18,163.7 6,007.4 24,171.1 0.0 0.0 ------304

Programme 1: Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 1: Support Service

Peace Support Operations are responsible for ensuring that all RFMF personnel deployed on peacekeeping operations, pre-deployment or UN Peacekeeping-related training are equipped with the necessary personal items and specialist equipment. The allocation is administered by Headquarters Land Force Command with oversight by HQ RFMF. Pre-deployment training for more than 1,000 personnel commenced at the Black Rock Integrated Peacekeeping Centre [BRIPC] in 2015.

A budget of $562,858 is provided to meet the cost of administering RFMF’s overseas peacekeeping missions and ensure that the troops deployed in the missions are well equipped. This increase over the 2015 level is due to the stand by arrangement for rapid deployment to peace-keeping missions. Government is providing $250,000 to ensure RFMF is ready to heed the call from the UN if and when the need arises.

Programme 1: Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 2: Multinational Force and Observers

The 2nd Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment [2FIR] is Fiji’s contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers [MFO] in Sinai in support of international peacekeeping initiatives since 1982. The battalion has an authorised establishment of 338 personnel with its headquarters and support elements at North Camp, El Gorah, with additional personnel located at 11 Remote Field Sites. There are also 33 personnel attached to MFO HQ in liaison, operations, military police, logistic and administrative capacities. Personnel are drawn from both the Regular and Territorial Force.

Government has allocated $24.2 million to fund 2FIR’s peacekeeping mission in Sinai. The budget for 2016 has increased by $6.0 million when compared to the 2015 level. This is attributed to the increase in the Location Allowance from $100 to $130 per day for the 338 RFMF personnel serving with the Multinational Force and Observers. This is to fairly compensate personnel who are part of the 2FIR mission in the high risk war zone of Sinai.

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Programme 1 - Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 3 - 1 FIR $000

1. Established Staff ...... 45,837.4 47,428.4 0.0 47,428.4 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 56.3 53.0 0.0 53.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 58.4 58.4 0.0 58.4 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 2,536.3 2,803.5 0.0 2,803.5 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 1,403.2 1,780.0 0.0 1,780.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 1,885.1 704.2 (281.7) 422.5 0.0 0.0 ------51,776.6 52,827.4 (281.7) 52,545.7 0.0 0.0 ------

Programme 2 - Peacekeeping - Police ACTIVITY 1 - Overseas Peacekeeping Operations $000

1. Established Staff ...... 1,073.9 1,340.0 0.0 1,340.0 0.0 0.0 2.Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 62.9 62.9 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 0.0 0.0 58.6 58.6 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7. Special Expenditures ...... 0.0 0.0 202.0 202.0 0.0 0.0 8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13. Value Added Tax ...... 0.0 0.0 29.1 29.1 0.0 0.0 ------1,073.9 1,340.0 352.6 1,692.5 0.0 0.0 ------306

Programme 1: Peacekeeping - RFMF ACTIVITY 3: 1 FIR

The 1st Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment [1FIR] is the most senior of the Infantry Battalions and has been at the forefront of Fiji Foreign Policy initiatives since its deployment to Solomon Islands in 1943. The battalion has an authorised establishment of 750 personnel and had previously been deployed for service with the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon in 1978. In 2002, Fiji was approached to provide a UN Guard Force [UN GF] to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq [UNAMI]. The 1st Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment [1FIR – UNAMI] has 253 personnel deployed in Baghdad and Irbil in Iraq.

Fiji has deployed an Infantry Battalion of 500 personnel to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force [UNDOF]. The Republic of Fiji Military Forces deployed the Fiji Contingent under the banner of 1FIR with responsibility for 10 Field Sites in the Northern Area of Operations with its Headquarters at Camp Faouar in Syria. Recent events in Syria resulted in the relocation of 1FIR [UNDOF] to Camp Ziouani in Israel.

Funding of $52.5 million is provided in the 2016 Budget to fund Fiji’s UN peacekeeping operations in UNAMI and UNDOF.

Programme 2: Peacekeeping - Police ACTIVITY 1: Overseas Peacekeeping Operations

The Fiji Police Force supports UN overseas peacekeeping operations in several places around the world. A budget of $1.7 million is provided in 2016 to fund Fiji Police Force’s peacekeeping duties in the following Missions: United Nations Mission in Liberia [UNMIL], United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS], United Nations-African Union Mission to Darfur [UNAMID], Multinational Force and Observers-Sinai [MFO], and Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands [RAMSI].

$202,000 is provided to prepare the Fiji Police Force for the rapid deployment to the UN peacekeeping missions as and when the need arises.

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Head No. 50 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE $000

1. Established Staff ...... 3,083.6 34,052.5 (28,052.5) 6,000.0 0.0 0.0 2. Government Wage Earners ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3. Travel and Communications ...... 1,620.9 2,500.0 2,223.6 4,723.6 0.0 0.0 4. Maintenance and Operations ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Purchase of Goods and Services ...... 3,463.4 4,602.8 27,398.1 32,000.9 0.0 0.0 6. Operating Grants and Transfers ...... ……...... …...... …………………………...13,276.8 4,695.0 9,992.4 14,687.4 (10.0) (10.0) 7. Special Expenditures ...... …...... ………………………….9,004.2 9,060.0 (250.0) 8,810.0 (2500.0) (2500.0) ------TOTAL OPERATING ...... 30,448.9 54,910.3 11,311.6 66,221.9 (2,510.0) (2,510.0) ------8. Capital Construction ...... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Capital Purchase ...... …………...... 9,401.7 16,491.6 1,925.4 18,417.1 0.0 0.0 10. Capital Grants and Transfers ...... …...... 98,149.1 141,772.9 (8,031.6) 133,741.3 (27,016.3) (28,613.1) ------TOTAL CAPITAL ...... 107,550.8 158,264.6 (6,106.2) 152,158.4 (27,016.3) (28,613.1) ------13. Value Added Tax ...... 4,008.7 4,898.2 857.5 5,755.6 (225.0) (225.0) ------TOTAL EXPENDITURE ...... 142,008.4 218,073.0 6,062.9 224,135.9 (29,751.3) (31,348.1) ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 9,199.0 9,199.0 0.0 0.0 308

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Miscellaneous Services are administered by the Ministry of Finance. The funding provided under Head 50 includes the contingency funding and other common central pools of funds that are available to the whole of Government. It also includes funding for activities that require scrutiny and monitoring by the Ministry of Finance.

These allocations are disbursed under the authority of the Permanent Secretary for Finance.

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$000 Standard Expenditure Group 1

(1) Salary Adjustment ...... 3,083.6 5,000.0 0.0 5,000.0 0.0 0.0 (2) Civil Service Reform ...... 0.0 500.0 500.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 (3) Police Pay Adjustment...... 0.0 28,552.5 (28,552.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL SEG 1 ...... …3,083.6 34,052.5 (28,052.5) 6,000.0 0.0 0.0 ------

$000 Standard Expenditure Group 3

(1) Expenses of Overseas Recruitment ...... 572.2 600.0 0.0 600.0 0.0 0.0 (2) Passage Allowance of Officers on Leave ...... 762.5 1,500.0 0.0 1,500.0 0.0 0.0 (3) Overseas Travel Costs - Ministers...... 286.3 400.0 300.0 700.0 0.0 0.0 (4) Housing Allowance...... 0.0 0.0 1,923.6 1,923.6 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL SEG 3 ...... 1,620.9 2,500.0 2,223.6 4,723.6 0.0 0.0 ------310

Standard Expenditure Group 1

Standard Expenditure Group (SEG) 1 comprises two expenditure items: Salary Adjustments of $5 million and the Civil Service Reform provision of $1 million.

The Salary Adjustment budget is set aside to meet any unbudgeted salary commitments that may arise during the year as a result of the creation of new ministries or shortfalls in the budget that need to be corrected.

The Civil Service Reform budget is set aside as counterpart funding to development assistance that will be provided by the World Bank towards this exercise. The review will cover the requirements of the various Ministries and Departments to bring all aspects of the public service into the 21st century. A particular focus will be on attracting professionals with better qualifications and retaining staff by introducing different pay structures that recognise special skills and performance. The funding allocated is to continue the reform work programme for 2016. In 2015, the major reform activities undertaken include the advertisement of all Permanent Secretaries positions and the re-organisation of the Public Service Commission.

Standard Expenditure Group 3

Standard Expenditure Group 3 has four allocations:

Expenses of Overseas Recruitment - This budget is provided to meet the appointment expenses and travel costs for officers recruited from overseas, including engineers and doctors, to address skills gaps in Government.

Passage Allowance of Officers on Leave – The provision is to meet the Leave Allowances and Passage for Civil Servants.

Overseas Travel Costs for the Ministers – The provision is to cover the travel costs for Ministers on official business.

These are common pools of funds available for the use of all ministries.

Housing Allowance – This allocation used to be under Head 17 - Ministry of Civil Service to meet the rental payment for privately owned quarters rented by civil servants. In 2016, instead of Government paying the rental for quarters, the amount will be paid as housing allowances and built into the salaries of all eligible officers who will be responsible for arranging for their own accommodation from now onwards. A sum of $1.9 million is provided for 2016.

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Standard Expenditure Group 5 $000

(1) Agents Charges and Fees ...... 3.7 64.0 0.0 64.0 0.0 0.0 (2) Bankers Commission and Exchange ...... 138.7 138.8 0.0 138.8 0.0 0.0 (3) Expenses of Experts and Consultants...... 1,858.3 2,900.0 (400.0) 2,500.0 0.0 0.0 (4) Qorvis Communications ...... 1,151.3 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 (5) Litigation Fees ...... 311.5 500.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 (6) Rent for Office Space ...... 0.0 0.0 27,798.1 27,798.1 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL SEG 5 ...... 3,463.4 4,602.8 27,398.1 32,000.9 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL AID-IN-KIND ...... 0.0 0.0 9,199.0 9,199.0 0.0 0.0 312

Standard Expenditure Group 5

Standard Expenditure Group 5 has the following allocations:

The Agents Charges and Fees provision is to meet crown agents’ commissions and charges.

The Bankers Commission and Exchange provision is for the exchange of funds transferred overseas to Embassies and Crown Agents.

The Expenses of Experts and Consultants allocation caters for the consultancy services for various Ministries and Departments. For 2016, $2.5 million is provided.

Qorvis Communications, a public relations consultant to Government, will continue its services in 2016.

A sum of $500,000 is provided as Litigation Fees to meet payments for legal claims against the state. This is a central pool of funds to cater for all Ministries and Departments.

A sum of $27.8 million is provided to meet the rental payments for government rented offices. This function has been transferred from the Ministry of Civil Service to the Ministry of Finance following the reform.

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Standard Expenditure Group 6 $000

(1) Rural Postal Services ...... 370.9 300.0 50.0 350.0 0.0 0.0 (2) Banking Services in Rural Areas ...... 216.2 200.0 50.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 (3) Fiji Exporters' Council ...... ……………………….0.0 35.0 (25.0) 10.0 (10.0) (10.0) (4) South Pacific Stock Exchange...... 250.0 250.0 50.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 (5) Public Service Broadcast [Radio]...... 1,110.0 1,110.0 5,567.4 6,677.4 0.0 0.0 (6) Public Service Broadcast [TV]...... 1,800.0 1,800.0 2,800.0 4,600.0 0.0 0.0 (7) Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption ...... 8,585.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (8) ADB Subscriptions...... 867.2 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 (9) St Johns Ambulance...... 77.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (10) Tertiary Scholarship & Loans Board...... 0.0 0.0 1,000.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 (11) Rental Subsidy for Disadvanatged Persons - 0.0 0.0 500.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 iTLTB Rent ------TOTAL SEG 6 ...... 13,276.8 4,695.0 9,992.4 14,687.4 (10.0) (10.0) ------

Standard Expenditure Group 7 $000

(1) Miscellaneous Refunds ...... 148.4 150.0 0.0 150.0 0.0 0.0 (2) General Reserve (Operating and Capital) ...... 3,610.2 5,000.0 2,500.0 7,500.0 (2,500.0) (2,500.0) (3) Credit Rating for Fiji...... 164.0 160.0 0.0 160.0 0.0 0.0 (4) Duty on Government Purchases...... 991.1 3,500.0 (2,500.0) 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 (5) Bulk Purchase of Fuel...... 0.0 250.0 (250.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 (6) 2014 General Elections Expenses Fiji Police Force………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….1,100.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (7) Parliament Renovation Works...... ……………………………………………….2,990.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL SEG 7 ...... 9,004.2 9,060.0 (250.0) 8,810.0 (2,500.0) (2,500.0) ------314

Standard Expenditure Group 6

Standard Expenditure Group 6 has eight major allocations, which are mainly grants and transfers outside Government. This includes:

Rural Postal Services – A sum of $350,000 is provided as subsidy to Post Fiji for the provision of postal services to the rural areas to ensure that all Fijians have access to postal services.

Banking Services in Rural Areas – A sum of $250,000 is provided to Bank South Pacific for the provision of banking services to non-economical rural areas. This is in line with Government’s advocacy role of promoting the financial literacy and financial inclusion of the rural population.

South Pacific Stock Exchange [SPSE] – A sum of $300,000 is provided to SPSE to support capital markets development in the country.

Public Service Broadcast [Radio] – A sum of $6.7 million is provided as a subsidy grant to Fiji Broadcasting Corporation [FBC] Limited to provide public service broadcasts through radio nationwide.

Public Service Broadcast [TV] - A sum of $4.6 million is provided as a subsidy grant to Fiji Broadcasting Corporation [FBC] Limited to provide public service broadcasts through television nationwide.

ADB Subscriptions – A sum of $1.0 million is provided for Fiji’s membership contributions to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Operating Grant Tertiary Scholarship & Loans Board (TSLB) – A sum of $1.0 million is provided to fund the operations of TSLB.

Rental Subsidy for Disadvantaged Persons - TLTB Rent – A sum of $500,000 is provided to assist the poor and disadvantaged who owe substantial rent arrears to iTLTB. Under this scheme, Government will pay 50 percent of the rent arrears and iTLTB will fund the remaining 50 percent.

Standard Expenditure Group 7

Standard Expenditure Group 7 has four major allocations:

Miscellaneous Refunds – This provision caters for any refund of monies from the consolidated government accounts due to incorrect or over collections from previous years, refunds of deposits excluding Income Tax, Estate and Gift Duty and Customs Duty.

General Reserve (Operating and Capital) – This provision caters for unforeseen expenses, both operating and capital in nature, including legal and administrative expenses of capital projects.

Credit Rating for Fiji – This provision meets the payment to credit rating agencies: Moody’s Investors and Standard and Poor’s for undertaking credit rating assessments for the economy.

Duty on Government Purchases – The provision is to meet the duty on all government purchases from abroad.

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Standard Expenditure Group 9 $000

(1) New and Replacement Office Equipment ...... 169.9 250.0 0.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 (2) New and Replacement Vehicles ...... …...... …R...... 413.1 500.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 (3) Vehicle Lease…………………...... …...... 8,818.7 15,741.6 925.4 16,667.1 0.0 0.0 (4) Office Fittings ...... 0.0 0.0 1,000.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 ------TOTAL SEG 9 ...... 9,401.7 16,491.6 1,925.4 18,417.1 0.0 0.0 ------316

Standard Expenditure Group 9

Standard Expenditure Group 9 has four major allocations:

New and Replacement Office Equipment – This is the central pool for any purchase of new and replacement office equipment for the whole of Government.

New and Replacement Vehicles – This provision caters for purchases of new vehicles for whole of Government.

Vehicle Lease – A sum of $16.7 million is provided to cover Vehicle Leasing costs for 2016. This is to meet the lease costs for 940 vehicles plus insurance covers. In 2016, Government will lease a further 397 vehicles under Phase IV; in addition to the existing 543 that were leased under Phase II and III. Under Phase IV, Government will prioritise areas of national security, health and education.

Office Fittings – A sum of $1.0 million is provided for the whole of government office fitting/renovation needs. This function is transferred from Ministry of Civil Service to Ministry of Finance in 2016.

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Standard Expenditure Group 10 $000

(1) Grant to Statutory Bodies ...... 14,218.4 20,531.6 (2,128.8) 18,402.8 (5,326.3) (5,326.3) (2) Miscellaneous Grant-in-Aid...... …1,508.0 2,000.0 1,500.0 3,500.0 0.0 0.0 (3) Lending and On-Lending ...... 46,989.1 61,222.1 (18,722.1) 42,500.0 0.0 0.0 (4) VAT Aid-In-Kind...... 3,005.0 4,500.0 (1,000.0) 3,500.0 0.0 0.0 (5) Supplementary Provision...... 3,270.0 1,800.0 0.0 1,800.0 0.0 0.0 (6) Denarau Bridge...... 2,958.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (7) Vocational Training...... 2,556.0 3,596.0 (2,610.0) 986.0 0.0 0.0 (8) Scholarship Fund...... 20,037.2 26,123.2 (7,670.7) 18,452.5 (3,690.0) (5,286.8) (9) iTaukei Land Development...... 0.0 10,000.0 0.0 10,000.0 0.0 0.0 (10) Fiji International Golf Tournament...... 3,607.2 12,000.0 (3,000.0) 9,000.0 0.0 0.0 (11) International Rugby Event...... 0.0 0.0 2,600.0 2,600.0 0.0 0.0 (12) Contingency Funds for Disaster Risk...... 0.0 0.0 5,000.0 5,000.0 0.0 0.0 (13) Marketing Support to Fiji Airways...... 0.0 0.0 18,000.0 18,000.0 (18,000.0) (18,000.0) ------TOTAL SEG 10 ...... 98,149.1 141,772.9 (8,031.6) 133,741.3 (27,016.3) (28,613.1) ------318

Standard Expenditure Group 10

Standard Expenditure Group 1011 major allocations include:

FDB Subsidy: $4.8 million This allocation in the 2016 Budget is to meet the subsidized interest payments for the following loan schemes: - Subsidy Grant to all citizens - $3.035 million - Subsidy Grant ERP - $1,118 - Interest Subsidy for Northern Division project - $279,152 - FDB Subsidy Small Business Scheme - $1.444 million

FEA Subsidy - $5.7 million The subsidy scheme will continue in 2016. Government will again increase the subsidy rate next year from 85 kilowatts to 95 kilowatts a month. The scheme is intended to benefit low income families. FEA however, has opened this assistance to all its customers since the introduction of the scheme in 2011. Currently 69,000 customers are benefitting from the scheme. However, this will be revised in 2016 to targeted households that earn less than $30,000 a year.

Fiji Sports Council [FSC] Grant - $4.3 million This allocation is provided to meet FSC loan repayment to ANZ. The loan is earmarked for the upgrading and development works at the National Stadium that commenced in 2012 and was completed in May 2013. Government agreed to pay the FSC ANZ Loan total of $20 million (principle) through a grant of $4.3 million annually till 2016. FSC will be responsible for the payment of its interest rate.

Rice Development Program - $0.8 million This is Government’s contribution towards a two-year (2015-2016) technical cooperation program between the People’s Republic of China and Fiji on improving the rice industry. The Chinese Government will provide assistance through the introduction of new varieties, demonstration of technology, knowledge transfer and provision of farming assistance.

Maritime Pine - $300,000 This allocation will assist villagers in Kadavu in the logging of their pine forests. Funding includes logistics and procurement of logging equipment. Government has already identified Green and Gold to partner with Kadavu pine owners in this program.

Rural Maritime Livelihood Training - $1.8 million The Program was introduced in 2012 to provide specialised training in sustainable livelihood skills in the rural and maritime areas, specifically targeting disadvantage young adults. Training in these specialised areas are carried out by Fiji National University and to date they have trained 6,088 students in areas such as basic welding and fabrication, small engines repair, household sanitary and plumbing, wooden house construction, fibre glass boat repair, block laying, screen printing, commercial floriculture and basics in front office, food and beverage.

Commercial Agriculture Scholarship – $500,000 This scholarship program is run in conjunction with Fiji National University. Up to 50 Form Six or Seven graduates each year attend a 12 month certificate course that trains them in various agricultural disciplines. When they graduate, each student will receive a loan package to the value of $70,000 to cover the costs of: 100 acres of farm land; a tractor and basic farm implements; fertiliser and other materials; a house and shed; and start-up cash of $2,000. Each student will be supervised by an agricultural extension officer and given specific performance targets.

Commercial Agriculture Interest Payment & Cash Grant – $486,000 This is to cater for the payment of interest on the commercial agriculture student loan from Fiji Development Bank. 319

SME Credit Guarantee - $1.5 million In an effort to promote and develop local business, improve private sector lending to small and medium enterprises [SMEs] and stimulate growth, Government has allocated funds for the establishment of a SME Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS). Government has provided a total allocation of $1.5 million to fund this Scheme, which is administered by Reserve Bank of Fiji. Under the Scheme, Government guarantees to pay 50 per cent of the principal outstanding on defaulted SME loans up to a limit of $50,000 per business. The guarantee covers lending to all sectors except for loans to sugar cane farmers and Government-subsidised businesses.

Tertiary Education Loan Scheme - $42.5 million Beginning in 2015, assistance under TELS was extended to include students attending Technical Skills College. The total number of students assisted under this scheme this year is 19,928. This includes 550 students who are enrolled in Technical Colleges, 6 studying overseas and the remainder studying in various tertiary institutions around the country.

Scholarship Fund - $18.5 million The education assistance to tertiary students will continue in 2016. The breakdown of the $18.5 million is as follows: - National Toppers Scholarship Scheme - $10.0 million - Other Existing Scholarship - $8.03 million - Scheme Other Scholarship Support - $220,000 - Scholarship Scheme for Special Children - $200,000

A total of 837 students sponsored under the National Toppers scheme and a further 2,820 sponsored under the Other Existing Scholarship scheme are enrolled into various tertiary institutions around the country and also abroad this year. iTaukei Land Development - $10.0 million This is a new initiative introduced in 2015 to help the iTaukei develop their lands for subdivision and development. It is also aimed at encouraging landowners to get into the business of being landlords and reap direct commercial benefits from their land. The funding will be made available as a grant to assist landowners to meet development costs such as the provision of electricity, water and roads.

Fiji International Golf Tournament - $9.0 million This provision is set aside to continue the International PGA Golf Tournament in 2016.

International Rugby Event - $2.6 million Government has provided this allocation to fund hosting of Fiji’s 1st Investec Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at ANZ Stadium on 1st July 2016. The match will promote Fiji to a wide audience as an attractive tourism destination and international world-class sporting destination for future engagements.

Contingency Funds for Disaster Risk - $5.0 million Marketing support to Fiji Airways for the new Nadi - Singapore - Nadi route - $18.0 million