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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NON-ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

SUVA – All non-essential Government services will be temporarily closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from Friday 27, Monday 30 and Tuesday, 31 December 2024.

FIJI & VANUATU SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSFORMATION

SUVA – The Chairman of the Fiji Public Service Commission (PSC) Luke Rokovada met this morning with a visiting delegation from the Office of the Public Service Commission of Vanuatu to discuss digital transformation in the public sector.

PSC HOSTS WEBINAR FOR PERMANENT SECRETARIES ON DECENTRALIZATION AND NZ’S HIV/AIDS RESPONSE

SUVA – The Public Service Commission (PSC) hosted its last two webinars for Permanent Secretaries focused on decentralization in the public sector and the New Zealand’s strategy against HIV/AIDS today.

CIVIL SERVANTS COMMIT TO TASKFORCE FOR STRENGTHENING MONITORING & EVALUATION PRACTICES

SUVA – Nineteen senior civil servants returned from a monitoring and evaluation training in Adelaide, Australia, last month and are spearheading the formation of a new taskforce aimed at improving government service delivery and policy effectiveness.

DR RAIJELI TAGA HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS PERMANENT SECRETARY - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (OPM)

The Public Service Commission, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has announced the confirmation of Dr Raijeli Taga as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister after acting in the role since October 14th.

REASSIGNMENT OF PERMANENT SECRETARY ROLES

The Public Service Commission (Commission) with the agreement of the Prime Minister, announces that Ms Selina Kuruleca, Permanent Secretary for Education, has been reassigned as Permanent Secretary for Justice effective 28 October 2024.

JICA GRANT TO FOSTER FIJI’S KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY

NADI – The Permanent Secretary for Civil Service and Public Enterprises Mr.Parmesh Chand signed the documentation of the FJD$2.6 million grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Japan in Nadi today.

MCS PROMOTES FELT FRAMEWORK IN THE NORTH

TAVEUNI – A team from the Ministry of Civil Service travelled to Labasa and Taveuni this week to meet and discuss the Framework on Engaging Local Tradesmen/Women (FELT).

PSC APPOINTS DR RAIJELI TAGA AS ACTING PS OPM

The Public Service Commission Chairman Luke Rokovada confirms that Dr Raijieli Taga has been appointed as the Acting Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister.

WORKFORCE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON HEALTH WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

“Achieving Universal Health Care and promoting Healthy Islands across the nation rests on our ability to build and maintain a motivated and competent health workforce.”

INCOMING PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES

The Public Service Commission with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Mr. Paula Cirikiyasawa as incoming Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources, effective from 30 September 2024.

PERMANENT SECRETARY APPOINTMENTS FINALISED

Following an extensive recruitment process, the Public Service Commission, has, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, announced the re-appointment of the following six Permanent Secretaries.

PS CHAND ADVOCATES FOR TRIPARTITE APPROACH AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE

NADI – “The Conference will foster a tripartite approach to addressing labour-related challenges and leveraging growth opportunities in the Pacific region.”

VUVALE PARTNERSHIP FOCUSES ON ELEVATING FIJI’S PUBLIC SERVICE

The Public Service Commission (PSC) hosted the Head of the Australian Public Service Commission Dr.Gordon de Brouwer at the soon-to-be renovated Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service at Nasese in Suva earlier today.

FIJIAN CIVIL SERVANTS PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

“As we develop, modernize and better integrate our economies with global standards and best practices, there is high expectations on openness, transparency and accountability.”

MCS DISCUSSES TRAINING FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN CHINA

SUVA – The Ministry of Civil Service (MCS) welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce and the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) from the Chinese Government in Suva this morning.

WORK STARTS ON CIVIL SERVICE-LEARNING INSTITUTE

The contract for the upgrading and maintenance of the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service (FLIPS) was signed by the Ministry of Civil Service and Ashok Kumar Consultants in Suva this morning.

CLARIFICATION ON RECENT MISINFORMATION REGARDING PSC EVENTS

The Public Service Commission (PSC) wishes to address and correct recent misinformation disseminated by former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry regarding the cost and nature of recent PSC events.

GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE ENHANCEMENT

The Government Feedback Call Center toll-free line 157 plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the government’s commitment to delivering quality services by actively seeking and utilising customer feedback.

PSC discusses Partnership with Vanuatu to Enhance Public Service Excellence

SUVA – The Public Service Commission (Fiji) and the Vanuatu Public Service Commission are looking at establishing a potential partnership with the Vanuatu Public Service Commission aimed at fostering mutual learning and collaboration.

PSC Appoints Ms.Sanjana Devi Lal as Acting PS for Fisheries and Forestry

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Ms.Sanjana Lal as the Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry in agreement with the Prime Minister Hon.Sitiveni Rabuka.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE NATION: PM RABUKA TO CIVIL SERVANTS

“As Prime Minister, I want to acknowledge your efforts as the engine room of Government. Your work, whether it’s patrolling and keeping our streets and people safe or drafting policies to guide the delivery of services and programs to our people and supporting government initiatives, is what keeps the Government going.”

MR. NAYACALEVU STAYS AS ACTING PS UNTIL HE TAKES UP HIS CEO POST WITH FRU

SUVA – The Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry, Mr. Rovereto Nayacalevu, has resigned from his position last week following his appointment as the CEO of the Fiji Rugby Football Union (FRU).

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES 2024 CIVIL SERVICE DAY THEME: “CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CIVIL SERVANTS”

SUVA - The Ministry of Civil Service is proud to launch the theme of the 2024 Civil Service Day celebration in recognising the unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions of Civil Servants over the years.

FELT FRAMEWORK PROMOTES MINIMUM WAGE FOR LOCAL TRADESMEN/WOMEN

SUVA - The Framework on Engaging Local Tradesmen/Women (FELT) is set to uphold the minimum wage standards, heralding a new era of fair compensation and empowerment for local craftsmanship.

GOVERNMENT PRIORITISES WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS IN RURAL AREAS

SUVA - The Fiji Government is committed to enhancing the working environment and conditions for Civil Servants in rural communities through the implementation of the Framework on Engaging Local Tradesmen/Women (FELT).

CIVIL SERVANTS ENCOURAGED TO CELEBRATED 145TH GIRMIT DAY COMMEMORATION

SUVA -The eagerly anticipated 145th Girmit Day Commemoration is set to take place at the Lautoka Girmit Multi Cultural Center from tomorrow until Monday.

CIVIL SERVICE EXPANDS IGT PROGRAMME TO DIPLOMA GRADUATES

SUVA - The Ministry of Civil Service has announced an expansion of its Internship Graduate Trainee Programme (IGT) to welcome Diploma Graduates, marking a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and diversity in the public sector.

GOVERNMENT EXTENDS RETIREMENT AGE TO ADDRESS SKILL SHORTAGES IN CRITICAL PROFESSIONS

SUVA - The Coalition Government will extend the retirement age from 60 to 62 years for specialised expert positions requiring scarce skills across the Civil Service.

Fiji Meets Samoa Public Service Commission Delegation to Address Shared Challenges

The Public Service Commission (PSC) welcomed a delegation from the Samoa Public Service Commission in Suva today, marking a significant step in fostering collaboration and addressing shared challenges.

Government designates Civil Service Day for Public Service Excellence

Government has officially designated the last Friday of every June as Civil Service Day, with the inaugural celebration set to take place on June 28th this year.

Strategic Amendments to OMRS Guidelines to Enhance Civil Service Efficiency

SUVA - The Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an amendment of the Open Merit Recruitment and Selection Guidelines to bolster efficiency in the Civil Service during its meeting last week.

New Policy Prioritises Safer Workplace Practices

The Public Service Commission (PSC) endorsed the Fiji Civil Service Harassment, Discrimination, and Anti-Bullying Policy during its Commission meeting this week.

Refurbished training rooms for the Ministry of Civil Service

The Australian Government is proud to partner with the Ministry of Civil Service to support the efficient delivery of training to civil servants across Fiji, through refurbished training facilities.

KOICA's online training: Maritime Policy & Port Administration Capacity

Suva, Fiji – Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Fiji Office in collaboration with Korea Shipping Port Logistics Institute hosted a ten-day online training program from 23 August to 01 September on Capacity Building of Maritime Policy and Port Administration.a

Writing Skills Training Program for civil servants

The Ministry of Civil Service, in partnership with the Australian Government, commenced specialised training for Fijian civil servants in business writing skills.

The Ministry of Civil Service Adopts to Virtual Trainings

The Ministry of Civil Service facilitated the first virtual training on “Effective Performance Management” on 15-16 June 2021.

GUIDELINES ON CIVIL SERVANTS AFFECTED BY COVID - 19

GUIDELINES ON CIVIL SERVANTS AFFECTED BY COVID – 19

Work From Home

SERVICES TO BE CARRIED OUT REMOTELY UNDER THE WORK FOR HOME ARRANGEMENT

Work From Home Guideline for Civil Servants during COVID 19

Work From Home Guideline for Civil Servants during COVID 19

Open Merit Recruitment and Selection Training with FCCC

The Ministry of Civil Service (MCS) conducted a Selection Panel Readiness Training for the Fijian Consumer Competition Commission (FCCC) on Tuesday, 10 March, 2020.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

Twenty Senior Leaders across the Civil Service have been part of an intensive weeklong Leadership Development Programme (LDP) training  facilitated by Dr. Jagdishwar Singh, LDP Program Director, from 23 to 28 February 2020.

Open Merit Recruitment and Selection Training with WAF

The Ministry of Civil Service (MCS) conducted a Selection Panel Readiness Training for the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) on Monday, 2 March, 2020.

The Senior Officers Leadership Forum 2020

The Senior Leadership Forum 2020 series began with the theme: “Step-Up Leadership – and decision making in the face of uncertainty”.

Leadership Series Enhancing Civil Service

An innovative series led by the Ministry of Civil Service exposes senior civil servants to leaders across a range of sectors including business, Government and international sports.

Senior Leaders as Drivers for Performance

Twenty senior leaders across the Fijian Civil Service boosted their leadership skills as part of a transformational leadership programme this week, led by the Ministry of Civil Service.

Leaders Driving Civil Service Performance

How does the largest employer in the country drive performance? By equipping those at the wheel with modern skills and techniques. CSCIU reports on the Senior Leadership Programme coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Service.

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