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.

Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Service Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka stated that essential services will remain operational, with appropriate staffing arrangements in place to ensure continued delivery of service.

“Staff resourcing will significantly reduce during this period; however scheduled and essential services will continue. This break provides an opportunity for staff to spend quality time with their family and loved ones.” PM Rabuka said.

“Permanent Secretaries are requested to encourage staff to utilise their leave during the closure period.”

The Prime Minister adds that the flexibility also remains with Permanent Secretaries to determine whether or not skeleton staff would be necessary to deliver certain services during this period.

Prime Minister Rabuka as head of the Civil Service also extended his appreciation for the contributions of civil servants to nation building the year and wished them, their families and loved ones a peaceful and joyous and Christmas and a prosperous new year.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.

Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Service Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka stated that essential services will remain operational, with appropriate staffing arrangements in place to ensure continued delivery of service.

“Staff resourcing will significantly reduce during this period; however scheduled and essential services will continue. This break provides an opportunity for staff to spend quality time with their family and loved ones.” PM Rabuka said.

“Permanent Secretaries are requested to encourage staff to utilise their leave during the closure period.”

The Prime Minister adds that the flexibility also remains with Permanent Secretaries to determine whether or not skeleton staff would be necessary to deliver certain services during this period.

Prime Minister Rabuka as head of the Civil Service also extended his appreciation for the contributions of civil servants to nation building the year and wished them, their families and loved ones a peaceful and joyous and Christmas and a prosperous new year.