Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources

𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 (𝐅𝐆𝐈𝐌𝐂) 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Today, the 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗙𝗚𝗜𝗠𝗖) successfully convened its latest meeting, showcasing a powerful model of cross-sector collaboration in action.

The high-level meeting brought together key representatives from Fiji Government ministries, academia, and respective non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to collectively advance the utilization of geospatial information across the nation.

A central highlight of today's council meeting included crucial technical updates and strategic presentations aimed at enhancing national resilience and infrastructure development.

The council highlighted the coordinated efforts of the Aerial Acquisition Working Group (AAWG), which plays a vital role in streamlining national aerial mapping policies, standardizing data collection workflows, and ensuring cohesive agency collaboration for airborne data capture.

Closely aligned with the AAWG's data collection frameworks, updates were presented on the use of advanced remote sensing technology provides highly accurate, high-resolution 3D digital elevation models of Fiji's terrain, serving as a baseline asset for infrastructure development, forestry management, and climate change adaptation.

As Fiji faces complex development and environmental challenges, the council’s primary focus centers on leveraging spatial data to drive better planning and highly informed decision-making.

By breaking down data silos and uniting technical expertise, this collaborative framework ensures that national policies ranging from infrastructure mapping to climate vulnerability assessments are backed by accurate, real-time geographic data.

The FGIMC continues to serve as the foundational platform for standardizing Fiji's geospatial infrastructure, reinforcing the Government's commitment to modernization, resource security, and evidence-based development.

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐄’𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐓-𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆

The Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo, yesterday received a courtesy call from Singapore's Non-Resident High Commissioner to Fiji, Her Excellency Mary Seet-Cheng, at Ministry Headquarters in Nasese, Suva.

The courtesy meeting provided an important platform for high-level dialogue on areas of mutual interest, focusing on the strategic intersection of land management, mineral resource sector development, and sustainable urban planning.

During the discussions, Her Excellency High Commissioner Seet-Cheng shared valuable historical perspectives from Singapore’s early post-independence era, detailing the fundamental elements of town planning and infrastructure ex*****on required when managing a compact land mass.

Recognising the growing challenges confronting Small Island Developing States (SIDS), both leaders underscored the urgent need to pursue climate-resilient development pathways. They acknowledged that strengthening resilience through sustainable planning, sound resource management, and strategic partnerships is essential to safeguarding communities and supporting long-term national development.

Divisional Lands Office Northern Undergo Customer Service
and Quality Assurance Awareness

𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔 – Recently, our Divisional Lands Office Northern (DLON) successfully convened a pivotal Customer Service and Quality Assurance Awareness Session for its administrative and field officers at our Northern Office based at Macuata House, Labasa.

Under the guidance of Customer Advocacy Officer (CAO) Mr. Nitesh Kumar and Manager Policy Quality Assurance (MPQA) Mrs. Elizabeth Cavuilati, the discussions targeted core pillars of the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources: operational integrity, proactive communication, and public accountability.

Recognizing the unique geographical and logistical landscape of the Northern Division, staff reflected on their crucial responsibilities in securing livelihoods and facilitating land security for lessees, landowners, and the private sector.

The interactive forum served as a platform for officers to evaluate current service delivery bottlenecks and brainstorm innovative solutions for more agile land administration.

This initiative underscores our Divisional Lands Office’s ongoing mission to uphold the high service standards through professional public engagement.

𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐔 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑

𝗧𝗔𝗩𝗨𝗞𝗜 – Community members of 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘂 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 have officially entered a new era of reliable and safe water supply following the commissioning of a new $𝟭𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, a significant development supported by the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources

Officiating at the event, the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶 𝗩𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗼 acknowledged the traditional leaders for their progressive leadership and support in enabling the project to proceed.

He highlighted that the borehole is the result of detailed scientific and technical work undertaken by the Ministry’s hydrogeologists and drilling teams, assuring the community that strict testing and safety standards were applied throughout the process.

Every groundwater sample has been thoroughly tested and verified, including its mineral composition.

The $𝟭𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 directly services 21 households and benefits all 51 residents of Baidamudamu Village, delivering a reliable water source to the doorstep of the community.

“The daily burden of fetching water from distant sources is now behind you,” the Hon. Minister added.

He further reflected on the broader importance of development beyond infrastructure, noting the social and health challenges facing communities today, including rising non-communicable diseases, illicit drug use, HIV/AIDS, and cost of living pressures.

The Minister encouraged the community to use the time and energy saved from water collection to strengthen family wellbeing, guide and support young people, and reinforce community unity.

He also encouraged the village to make productive use of their land, particularly through agriculture, to strengthen household food security and resilience in the face of rising global costs.