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iTaukei Issue 1

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iTaukei Land, Our Heritage, Our Future

31st January 2018

TLTB Executive Managers, Senior Managers, Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors at the new Performance
Management Sytems (PMS) workshop at the GCC Complex in Suva.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS A blessed 2018
From the General Manager’s Desk
• 1 January Monday-New Years Day
• 30 March Friday-Good Friday “The year 2018 is expected to be a wonderful and challenging year for the Board of Trustees, Executive Man-
• 31 March Saturday-Easter Saturday
• 2 April Monday-Easter Monday agement, Senior Managers and Staff. Apart from delivering the Board’s core business in terms of issuing land
• 29 June Friday-National Sports Day
• 7 September Friday-Constitution Day leases to stakeholders and the distribution and investments of lease monies to landowners; the year will be
• 10 October Wednesday-Fiji Day
• 7 November Wednesday-Diwali ”filled with a lot of many exciting projects, activities and tasks
• 19 November Monday-Prophet Muhammad’s
●●Birthday Holiday Welcome Back and a Happy New Year to all. expected to be open and in full operation including our
• 25 December Tuesday-Christmas Day Hope you have all enjoyed your holidays and the time support services team from Head Office in Suva.
• 26 December Wednesday-Boxing Day spent with your respective families and loved ones. All Regional Managers and their Assistants are expected
Please lets be thankful to our Heavenly Father for the to see that we deliver our best for the rest of the 11
SCHOOL TERMS gifts of life and for his guidance in keeping us safe up months with all resources and logistics in place.
until now. Our new Ba Office is also expected to be in motion
TERM 1-Monday 15 January to Friday 20 April By now all TLTB regional offices and sub-regions are starting from Monday, 8th January 2018.
TERM 2-Monday 7 May to Friday 10 August
TERM 3-Monday 27 August to Friday 23

November

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●● AT YOUR POLLING STATION that my vote counts
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1 As you enter, you will be given a Voter Instruction Booklet 2018Proud
2 Produce Voter Identification Fiji
3 Sign the Voter List GENERAL ELECTION
4 Upon receipt of the Ballot Paper, proceed to a voting screen
5 Circle or Tick or Cross the number of the candidate you wish to vote for on the ballot paper y Election, My
6 After Voting ink will be applied to your left index or little finger
7 Place the ballot paper in a ballot box

8 and you have voted

• Inside...................................... There have been staff movements in terms of new appointments and staff
transfers and postings to all regions and sub-regions. Most are expected to be
• New Teams (HCM, Regional reshuffle, etc.) reporting to their new offices and new positions so far without much difference
• New Projects (Data Cleaning) or disruptions.
• New Office The year 2018 is expected to be a wonderful and challenging year for the Board
• Major Leases of Trustees, Executive Management, Senior Managers and Staff. Apart from
• Upcoming Events (consultations, conferenc- delivering the Board’s core business in terms of issuing land leases to

es, training, etc.)
• Investment Options for Staff
• OHS Update
• Comms Update
• Audit Update
• Governance Update
• Risk Update
• CMS (Major Issues & Challenges)
• Legal (Pending Cases & Cost)
• Pictorial (2 Pages)
• Finance Manual – approval limit
• Compliance Culture
• Mining
• Filming
• MOU’s (FSC)
• SCP 2018
• FBEA Update
• HR – Vacancies, EOM, Staff Movement, new

structure, etc.

MY ELECTION TIMETABLE CHECKLIST General Manager, Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua
stakeholders and the distribution and investments of lease monies to
I have updated my details ....................................... landowners; the year will be filled with lots of exciting projects, activities and
My Polling Venue is at .................................................. tasks.
Announcement of Election Day ......................... The opening of the new Ba Office, the data cleaning project, lease boundary,
equal rent distribution and the Reserves Department project. There will also
• Postal Vote Applications Open be a number of reviews carried out by independent consultants to assist and
guide us with new recommendations in the improvement of TLTB service
Writ Issued ................................................................................ delivery and other new initiatives they see fit. I hope our IT systems will be
fine-tuned to assist streamline some of our services on-line as part of the
• You cannot register after this date TLTB’s “Go Digital” strategy.
• You cannot change your details Our 2018 Strategic Corporate Plans have been circulated and is expected to
• Nominations open time be shared with all staff and whereby our various regional and departmental
targets are aligned especially in terms of our Annual Performance Targets
Nominations close............................................................... (APT’s).
 With the above, I wish you a Blessed 2018.
• 14 days after Writ issued Remember the Board’s Vision – “Excellence in Land Management Services to
meet the Expectations of all Stakeholders”.
Candidate Numbers announced
Mr. Tevita Kuruvakadua
.................................................................................................................... General Manager

Prepoll Starts ...........................................................................
Election Day ..............................................................................
Page Number on
National Register of Voters ....................................

Ba Office opens for
business

Quality Circle

A small group of employees which meet regularly on a
voluntary basis to solve problems concerning their work and
work place. Members usually from same work area doing
similar or related work. Can also be cross functional.

The new Ba Regional Office at the Tower Building What is 5’S?

The new iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is expanding its It stands for:
services to the north-western side of Viti Levu by opening
its fifth regional offices in Ba. Seiri or Disposal

The landowners, tenants and prospective clients in Ba and Seiton or Arrangement
Tavua had started enjoying this service begining on
Monday, 8th January 2018. Seisou or Cleaning

The new office is located at the 1st Floor, Tower Building, Seiketsu or Cleanliness
Ganga Singh Road, Ba Town and will offer ALL the
necessary land management services including: Sitsuke or Discipline

• General lease and iTaukei land enquiries;

• Landowner consultations and awareness;

• iTaukei Land Lease and licence applications, rent
• reassessments, lease expiries and renewals, land
• developments and subdivisions, land marketing and

enforcement of lease/ licence terms and conditions
and compliances;

• Dealing (consent, mortgage, assign, subletting,
• building plan, FEA meter, WAF meter, etc.), survey
• instructions and lease documentation;

• Lease rental payments (Cashier Services);

• Registration of iTaukei landowner’s for equal rent
• distribution; and,

• Assist iTaukei landowners leasing their own land, and
provide support and advice on business initiatives.

The new regional office in Ba will be serving all
landowners, tenants, investors as well as the general
public in Ba, Tavua and Nadrau.

PM’s consultation meet
its obejctives

Full house at the Prime Minister and Chairman’s Public Consultation at Talenavuruvuru Ground, Sigatoka

The Chairman of the TLTB Board of Trustees and Prime attended the forum to help answer questions in their own
Minister of Fiji, Honourable Voreqe Bainimarama conducted its areas of work in support of the Senior Managers.
first consultation for the year at Talenavuruvuru in Sigatoka on
Saturday 6th January 2018. TLTB officers line the two sides of the tent and in teams to
discuss issues openly and share ideas of common interest as
General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua said the well as to encourage mutual understanding between all
consultation achieved its objectives despite the short notice. parties.
About 200 members of the TLTB stakeholders including
landowners, tenants and prospective clients in Nadroga, The purposes of this consultation are:
Navosa, Yasawa, Nadi and Lautoka attended the open forum
in which they were allowed to ask questions on their land and (i) To listen and address their complaints and queries on all
lease related matters directly to the Chairman. itaukei land and lease related matters;

Senior Managers that attended included the the General (ii) To seek suggestions from TLTB stakeholders on how best
Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua, Deputy General Manager it can further improve on its land management services;
Operations, Research & Development Mr Solo Nata, Board and,
Secretary Mr Sevuloni Takele, Manager South-West Mr Solo
Masi, Manager North-West Ms Ema Natadra and Manager (iii) To clarify its role in line with current policies, procedures
North Mr Josaia Waqairatu. and relevant legislations.

Other staff attended from our Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka and The consultation lasted for about three-hours before Mr
Suva staff in Operations, Trust (Finance) and Communication Bainimarama stood up and requested members of the public
to thank TLTB officers for sacrificing their family time to
answer their queries.

Photo Captions:
1. PM and Chairman Voreqe Bainimarama being briefed by GM Tevita Kuruvakadua at Talenavuruvuru Ground.
2. EA Pauliasi Daunivalu with Fijian of Indian descendant tenants.
3. DGMORD Solo Nata with a landowner in Nadroga.
4. Restaurant owner, Vilisite ask a question on rent reassesment.
5. FSC Management Team ... CEO Graham Clark and COO Navin Chandra also attended the consultation.
6. AAT Viema Vakarau with FC Josua Tuwere.
7. (L-R) HC Apisalome Koroi, EA Eliki Naeqe and EA Atunaisa Rasea helping with the brochures.
8. (L-R) EO Nacanieli Lewesi, EO Akuila Ratu, EO Finau Tabuakuro, (standing) EO Solomoni Colati getting ready for the consultation.
9. MNW Ema Natadra clarifying an issue with a landowner while one of her assistant A/SEO(O) Isoa Tuwai looks on.
10. EO Marika Lewayada waiting in anticipation.

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Senior Managers and Staff after the burial of their collegue the former Senior Estate Officer, Marika Colamoto at Tobuniqio Village

Senior Estate Officer call to rest

Mr Marika Colamoto dies at 48

FORMER Senior Estate Officer Mr Marika Rasa Colamoto passed staff and friends from Nadi, Lautoka, Labasa and Suva.
away at his home in Lautoka on Sunday 24th December 2017. “I wish to thank all the Staff that sacrificed their holiday and attend-
ed Mr.Colamoto’ss funeral,” Mr Kuruvakakdua added.
General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua formerly announced
his death to the staff on 2nd January 2017 when TLTB opens for The late Mr.Colamoto started his services with the TLTB on 2nd 
business after the Christmas & New Year Holiday break. August 1988 at Lautoka’s NW Region and has served 29 continuous
years of services till his passing.  
But there were a huge staff turnout for his funeral at his village
even though they were on holiday and all offices were closed. Mr Kuruvakadua acknowledged all the efforts in the arrangements
and facilitation of the logistics from the NW, SW, Tourism
“I take this opportunity to inform all staff of the sudden passing Department and Head Office – to their Managers and Staff
away of our dear colleague and friend, the late Senior Estate especially during the break.
Officer – Tourism Department, Mr. Marika Colamoto,” he
announced in his first ever email for the year to all staff. Please let’s not forget the late Mr. Colamoto family in our prayers
and May his Soul rest in peace with our Heavenly Father.
He was buried on Friday 29th December 2017 at his Village in
Tobuniqio, Vugalei Tailevu. He was educated at Lautoka Fijian School before he completed his
education at Queen Victoria School.
His funeral was well attended by most TLTB Senior Managers, He is survived by his son Akuila, wife Arieta Tokalauvere his parents
Vilikesa and Lavenia.

BIODATA Employment History:
08/12/2014 – 24/12/2017:
Senior Estate Officer
• Senior Estate Officer, TLTB
Marika Rasa Colamoto
>> 2014 – 2016: CE Region
Date of Birth:
19th August 1969 >> 2016 – Dec 2017: Tourism, Nadi

Qualification: 21/07/2003 – 07/12/2014:
BA in Land Use Planning & Real Estate • Estate Officer, NLTB
>> 2003 – 2004: NW Region
Start Date with TLTB: >> 2005 – 2011: North Region
2nd August 1988 >> 2011 – 2014: CE Region

01/10/1995 – 20/07/2003: Estate Assistant I, NLTB, Lautoka
02/05/1994 – 30/09/1995: Estate Assistant II, NLTB, Lautoka
10/01/1991 – 01/05/1994: Estate Assistant III, NLTB, Lautoka
02/08/1988 – 09/01/1991: Trainee Estate Assistant, NLTB, Lautoka



PM’s New Year Message

My Fellow Fijians, Bula vinaka and a very Happy New Year to foundation of our development. And we will continue the
you all. programmes and initiatives that are the cornerstone of my
Government’s agenda: free education; new and resilient
What a year it has been for Fiji, and what a year to be a Fijian. infrastructure; access to clean water, electricity,
telecommunications and Government services; support to our
We began this past year with steadfast resolve and great entrepreneurs; and special efforts to bring those on the
ambition, as we prepared to take the lead on two global causes margins into the economic fold, including our women, young
that are critical to our future: climate action and the people, the disabled and those in the remote maritime and
preservation and protection of our oceans. rural areas.

But we also knew that despite these global challenges, our As Prime Minister, what has stood out to me this past year,
work at home had to continue – we had to keep growing the above all, is the tremendous good that we’ve achieved because
Fijian economy, bringing greater opportunity into the lives of we have been united in our vision for a better nation.
our people and caring for those Fijians who are most vulnerable
in our society. We have shown our love for our country in our concern and
respect for each other, in our inclusiveness and in our
My fellow Fijians, in 2017, we have succeeded – at home and
abroad – in meeting those great expectations. willingness to work with each other. As united fellow Fijians,
we have shown there is nothing we cannot overcome.
During our co-chairing of the first-ever United Nations
Conference on Oceans, the world made 1,400 voluntary I see that spirit in our peacekeepers, who sacrifice their own
commitments to help improve the health of our oceans and the safety abroad in the defense of those who cannot defend
sustainability of marine life and ecosystems. And then, during themselves. I see it in our teachers, who dedicate themselves
our Presidency of COP23, we made great progress every day to preparing our young people to be tomorrow’s
confronting the root causes of climate change – the harmful leaders, and tomorrow’s parents, employees and
emissions warming our atmosphere. Vulnerable nations also entrepreneurs. I see it in our doctors and nurses who
gained greater access to finance and frameworks to adapt to dedicate themselves every day and night to ensure our health
climate impacts – the rising seas, severe weather events and and well-being. And I see it in all of our hard-working people,
changing weather patterns that threaten our environment, our supporting their families and helping to build the new Fiji.
future development and our very wellbeing.
I know that the next generation of Fijians will look back on this
We believed when we took on these challenges, and we believe time in our history as the years we began to realise our
now, that Fiji’s leadership and moral authority on the global potential as a nation. They will be proud of what we have
stage as a small island state, would help move humanity to achieved and they will be inspired by what we have set in
rise up and take the action that we all know we must take. And motion. That legacy of work must continue in 2018. We must
our success has made 2017 a landmark year in Fijian history, renew our commitment to the things that unite us as a people,
all because we did not shrink from the challenge. We did not to continue to make life better for the Fijian people, and to
leave our fate in the hands of bigger and more powerful and keep engaging and speaking out on the issues that matter to
developed nations. We showed once again that a small-island every Fijian.
nation can provide mature and responsible leadership to drive
the world to action. In 2018, we will hold our second national elections under
the truly democratic system set out in the Fijian Constitution.
But, my fellow Fijians, even in a year of unprecedented success Again, you will need to make a choice: to remain united in
abroad, I am most proud of what we have accomplished at our steady, unrelenting journey forward or risk all of the great
home. progress we’ve made the last decade, and drag our nation
backwards into the past.
The Fijian economy has soared to its eighth straight year of
economic growth–thanks to the winning recipe of consistent As always, I stand ready to take Fiji into the future. I stand
economic policies, bold and modern ideas, sound fiscal ready to keep Fiji atop the world, a leading nation among
management, and investment in infrastructure and the effort nations. And I stand ready to bring even greater opportunity
and energy of ordinary Fijians. and prosperity into the lives of every Fijian.

And I am happy to say that there is nothing but positive As we approach the elections, I ask that we focus on real
projections for our growth in the years ahead. issues that matter to real people, and rise above the personal
attacks and pettiness. We must be wary of any who seek to
We must stick with that game plan in 2018 and beyond. My divide us, on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, location
Government will continue to find innovative ways to ensure or socio-economic status, or any who seek to exploit ordinary
that every Fijian shares in our development and our economic people for their own political gain. The elections should be
growth–Fijians from all walks of life, all levels of society and conducted on the basis of honesty and facts and each party’s
every corner of the country. vision for the country. That is what the Fijian people demand,
and that is what they deserve.
We will continue to make merit-based achievement the I urge every Fijian to vote on election day. Your vote is your

voice, and an election is no time for complacency. It is the clearest the New Year, and that we all make special efforts to care for
way for you to shape your future and the future of Fiji. all those who need a helping hand. So, together, we can help
make for a more kind and compassionate society in Fiji.
Together, we will keep Fiji moving forward, as one nation and one
people, united in our common purpose and our belief in what this I wish you all and your families a very healthy and happy 2018.
great nation can achieve.
Vinaka vakalevu, Thank You.
My fellow Fijians, I ask that you all remain safe and responsible in

JOINT VENTURE

The way to go for FSC and LOU

A Memorandum of Understanding signed in December last year is 3. Assisting each other where necessary through the sharing

expected to increase landowners’ participation in the sugar of data and information for the efficient and effective deliv-

industry through joint ventures. ery of service to mutual customers

General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakakdua said that in the broader 4. Assisting each other where necessary in building the
context of the MOU, TLTB would fully support the Government’s 5. capacity of staff through awareness sessions, training
objectives with the sugar industry who was now requiring 12,000
hectares of land in the next 3 years to realise FSC’s objective of through workshops and seminars;
setting up large scale farms.
5. Assisting each other through expedient processing of
“To ensure consistent supply of sugar cane to all FSC mills, joint 6. leases for FSC estates and joint venture farms and similarly
ventures with landowners are also being pursued by FSC with
TLTB’s assistance so that the sugar industry can fully realise its the settlement processes by FSC.
objectives,” he said.
6. Addressing disputes by engaging in good faith through
“The MOU between TLTB and FSC is to formalise an 7. discussions to resolve the same.
understanding that we will continue to work together in fulfilling 8.
our respective responsibilities under the relevant mandates and 7. Promote consultation and discussion of common areas of
policies and assisting one another in fast-racking services needed
by TLTB from FSC and likewise FSC from TLTB in meeting the interest such as emerging concepts and issues relating to
needs and requirements of our stakeholders” he added. Land Management best practices, Changes in the FSC
8. policies pertaining to the Sugar Cane Industry, Lease
Some of the areas of understanding reflected in the MOU 9. Processing Requirements to name a few.
included:
The FSC was represented by Board Director Mr. Arvind Singh
and Secretary and Manager Legal Ms. Mereani Mafi Lord and
Strategic Communication Manager Ms. Elenoa Volavola.

1. Exchanging ideas and information for the better performance For TLTB, Board Member Ro Epeli Mataitini and Board Secretary
of their respective roles. Mr. Sevuloni Takele were present to sign the MOU in the
presence of the General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua
2. Engaging in proactive avenues to address issues on together with Senior Managers from the Regional Offices,
3. agricultural lease ground rent and management of rent Tourism Department and Strategic Planning Research and
4. arrears on leases under cane contracts. Development.

ON FACEBOOK
Mr Navin Chandra, the Chief Operating Officer of the Fiji Sugar
Corporation has posted the following on his Facebook Page:
“We say and we deliver.... first 12 of the 35 FSC tractors arrives in the country.
Farming implements also being shipped from India now. Full fleet to be
operational by March with an aim to reduce grower costs and prepare land for
cane planting better”.

OPPORTUNITY FOR iTAUKEI TALENTS

Letter from Aotearoa, NZ

Looking for iTaukei Talents

Ni sa bula TLTB, This is the sixth group of Island Heritage Artists that

Creative NZ is funding/hosting and this will be in

My name is Daren. I was born and raised in Suva, Viti (17 Years), conjunction with Auckland’s Central Library (Sir George Grey

with connection to Levuka, and now living in New Zealand. Special Collections) and Wellington Alexander

Turnbull

I have been appointed by Creative NZ to be the Fijian Heritage Library also Auckland War Memorial Museum and Tepapa

Arts/Artists liaison/project manager which means that I will have Museum.

to source five iTaukei (indigenous Fijian) artists to come to NZ for

a week. With this I will need their up to date passport and healthy Please let me know if you think you have a suitable

enough to travel/come to Auckland and Wellington in March 2018.  traditional Fijian artist for any of the above positions.

Traditional Fijian artists will get paid artist fees and per diems and Note: not looking for contemporary Fijian artists.
accommodation for a week in NZ (Auckland and Wellington). Vinaka saka vakalevu,
Daren.
The traditional artists I am looking for at the moment are:

• Dau Ni Vucu/Sere kali - 1
• Ulumate/Ulu Cavu maker - 1
• Masi or Mat maker or both - 1
• Derua maker/player - 1
• Wai ni mate/ Medicine woman/man - 1
•

Watch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD_kKt_JeBw

Cast and crew of the star studded Fiji Indian movie called Party at the Nadi Internationsl Aiport

South Indian Film: Party
Many looking forward to in 2018

“Party”, a star-studded, $10 million budget Tamil comedy movie, Foon adds that audiences around the world will see the country
shot entirely in Fiji, has released its much-anticipated trailer to beautifully presented in this film and it has been taunted in the
a worldwide audience. Indian entertainment press as one of the most highly anticipated
films in India for 2018.
Film Fiji says that the trailer was viewed more than one million
times within 24 hours of its release, building huge anticipation
to the upcoming movie which will be released around the world
in January.

Top South Indian Director Venkat Prabhu directed the film over
a marathon 58 days around Suva and the western parts of Fiji.
The 12 lead cast was headlined by “Baahubali” stars, Sathyraj
and Ramya Krishnan.

Fiji audience will recognize some of the landmark locations used
in the movie from Apted Park in Suva Point through Suva City to
Lautoka, Nadi and the Mamanuca Islands.

Around 600 local extras were used in the making of the film and
lavish sets were dressed to resemble scenes of the night of New
Year’s Eve.

Film Fiji CEO Mr Dallas Foon says that it was exciting to have a
large budget Indian movie in Fiji this year.

He says the South Indian film industry produces around 1,000
films a year, four times more than the six major Hollywood
studios combined and to get one of its biggest film for the year
shot in Fiji is a great achievement for Fiji.

AG’s take on iTaukei Land
6th January 2018 in San Fransisco, USA Source: USA Fiji Times

What is the importance of the 99 year leases now
being given for commercial agriculture leases?

Before when they give you leases for agricultural purposes
they only give you for 30 years. Now, by law you can have
agriculture leases for 99 years. The reason why we never
had large scale commercial farms in Fiji is because if I have
30 years lease, I cannot go to the bank and use that land as
security for loan as collateral…. its only 30 years. But I can
go to the bank with a 99 year lease. Crown / state land and
iTaukei Land has been for 99 leases for all lease types
(residential, commercial, tourism, industrial, etc.. Look at
Nadi Town its all itaukei land but they all go to the bank got
the money and build their shops. All the hotels have 99 year
leases; they go to the bank, got their money and build their
hotel. What we never had that for farming because its only
30 year leases.

Can you provide some clarifications on the new
iTaukei Land Laws in Fiji?

There is a provision in the 2013 Constitution which states .... 2013 Constitution:
“no iTaukei land can be converted to any other type of land
ownership”. • You cannot convert, period.
• All itaukei land can be converted for public use by the
1990 – after the 1987 coup the 1990 Constitution protected
the itaukei land with the use of some nice words in the government and will have to be returned in the future if
constitution. the Government does not need.
• Landowners must be paid according to the market rate.

1997 – Constitution stated that you cannot amend any laws How can we amend any laws in Parliament?
relating to itaukei land without the approval of the Senate.
In order to amend any clause of the 2013 Constitution,
In the old laws above; the problem under the 1990 and the Parliament need to have ¾ support of the House of
1997 constitutions is that they have loopholes which were Representative and after which a referendum shall be made
used by the government at that time to acquire itaukei or whereby ¾ of the total numbers of registered voters must
native land in Denarau and Momi. The old laws allowed for agree.
the conversion from iTaukei Land to Crown Land then to
Freehold Land.

When is the National General Elections?

In Fiji, the National General Election can be called by the Government not less than three years of any government’s term
in Parliament and not more than four years of that term.

Under the current government; that period is between May – October 2018. Whenever the Prime Minister wishes to hold
an election then he will have to express his interest to the President who will issue a Writ for Election to the Electoral
Commission 25 days after which we must go to the poll.

The four approved Registered Surveyors include:

1. Rod Jepsen and Mike Lenz, of Wood & Jepson Consultants
2. Manoj Kumar of Cadastral (Fiji)
3. Munil Dutt of Dutts Surveying Consultants
4. Asheesh Want Dayal of Land Planning Consultants

CENSUS 2017

• Key highlights from the available statistics are as follows: percent unemployment rate estimated from the
• Fiji’s total population stands at 884,887 compared to • 2015-2016 Employment and Unemployment Survey.
• The Labour Force Participation Rate (labour
837,271 in the 2007 census. This is an increase of 47,616 • force/ population aged over 15 years) is 57.1 percent.
or 5.7 percent. The average annual population growth is • 62.7 percent of the population aged 15 years and older
0.6 percent, due to low birth rates and out-migration.
• The median age of the population is 27.5 years. This reported to having a bank account. This represents a total
means that half of our population is below the age of of 392,148 individuals.
27.5 years. • 13.7 percent of the population aged three and above
• 69 percent of Fiji’s population is below the age of 40. • reported at least one functioning challenge (disability).
• Men make up 50.7 percent of the population while women The international benchmark is 15 percent.
make up 49.3 percent. While the proportion of males was
higher below the age of 59 years, the female population Full information on the available statistics can be found at
was higher in the age groups above 60, indicating greater www.statsfiji.gov.fj.
female longevity.
• 55.9 percent of Fiji’s population resides in urban areas, an
increase from 50.7 percent in 2007. The urban population
stood at 494,252, an increase of 69,406 (16.3%) from
2007. This is attributed to the extension of town
• boundaries and also due to movement of people from
• rural to urban areas.
• 44.1 percent of Fiji’s population resides in rural areas,
down from 49.3 percent in 2007. Rural population stood
at 390,635, a decline of 21,790 (5.3%) from 2007.
• The unemployment rate was down to 4.5 percent, the
lowest recorded in 20 years. This is lower than the 5.5

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Benchmarking Against ISO Standards

There are few things that the Secretariat endeavours to • Enforcement of current Board Policies
undertake in 2018 purposely to strengthen the governance of • Drafting of new Governance Policies- that will require
the Board.
staff contribution before the draft is finalised for Board
• Board Subcommittees quarterly meeting to assist the approval
Management in the day to day operation of the Board;
With your support and commitment towards good governance
• Establishment of Senior Estate Officer – Compliance: practices with Board’s interest at heart, and determination to
for enforcement and monitoring of practices in line mitigate all registered risks will set a platform that we are an
with EOM; organisation to be reckoned with in line BE Framework.

• Quarterly Monitoring of Board Registered Risk;
• Benchmarking our Risk Management Policy to ISO

Standards;
• Review of current policies;

TLTB waives 100% interest on rent and fees
2000+ tenants owes $18.3m

THE iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) will waive the payment of as they are due.
all interest on land rent and fees if tenants decide to take
advantage of the January-June grace period. “All TLTB tenants are reminded once again to ensure timely
payment of their rent by 1st January and 1st July every year.
General Manager Mr. Tevita Kuruvakadua, said the grace period For tenants to qualify for the waiver, they must pay their current
would run from now until the last day of June this year (30th rent and also settle their arrears of previous years,” he said.
June 2018).
Mr. Kuruvakadua said tenants must pay their arrears now to
He said this was an initiative by the Board for all its tenants to avoid court action and possible eviction from their lease which is
recover the arrears that had been accumulated over the years an unpleasant thing that the Board wants to avoid.
and provide all landowners what they were entitled to receive
from the use of their land. Payment can be made at any Post Office outlets, banks and MH
stores around the country.
Land rental arrears outstanding at 1st January 2018 stands at
$18.3 million and more than 20,000 tenants’ need to pay this up

CLEAN EATING GUIDELINES

• No sugar or processed foods.
• Lots of water.
• 6 small meals a day, 2-3 hours apart.
• Breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
• Watch the portion sizes.
• Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins,

whole grain carbohydrates.
• Avoid: caffeine and alcohol.

HOW TO MANUAL Clustered Farming is
the Way Forward
[How to register in Complaints Management System]

Clustered farming is the best way forward for the rural
agriculture development.

This was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture Hon.
Inia Seruiratu during his tour in Nadi recently.

Minister Seruiratu said working in isolation had not
achieved the desired results for years.

Farmers need to work together and plant in an
organised manner for specific markets that have been
identified, Minister Seruiratu said.

This will help in production and also contribute to the
value chain from land preparation, planting, harvesting
and marketing.

We support this type of farming and urge farmers to
vigorously pursue integrated agriculture practices.

What is Cluster Farming?

Cluster Farming creates real profit by merging several
smallholder farms =Satellites attached to the a mother
farm = Hub farm, to a solid entrepreneurial group =
Cluster, which is capable to share both the benefits as
the burden.

Benchmarking is a simple, but detailed, five-step process:

1. Choose a product, service, or internal department to benchmark;
2. Determine which best-in-class companies you should benchmark against – which organizations you’ll compare your busi-

ness to;
3. Gather information on their internal performance, or metrics
4. Compare the data from both organizations to identify gaps in your company’s performance
5. Adopt the processes and policies in place within the best-in-class performers.

Benchmarking will point out what changes will make the most difference, but it’s up to you to actually put them in place.

BS Sevuloni Takele, MHR Peceli Baleikorocau, APO Salanieta Baleisuva, ASIA Miriama Delai during a benchmarking trip to Vodafone Fiji Limited.

FBEA will focus on benchmarking in 2018 - GM

In its first ever Committee Meeting on 19th January 2018, the sizeable advances. Dramatic improvement can only come
General Manager Mr. Tevita Kuruvakadua said that the focus about through reengineering the whole internal work
this year will be on benchmarking. process.

Benchmarking is the process of comparing your own Mr Kuruvakadua said we need to benchmark against

organization, operations, or processes against other companies such as the Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA),

organizations in your industry or in the broader marketplace. Vodafone Fiji, Air Terminal Services (ATS) and DHL.

Benchmarking can be applied against any product, process,

function or approach in business. Common focal points for “There are a lot of things that we can share as Committee

benchmarking initiatives include: measures of time, quality, Members with our department, our team, at home and in

cost be and effectiveness and customer satisfaction. church with a life-long experience to become a better person

in life,” he added.

The intent of benchmarking is to compare your own

operations versus competitors and to generate ideas for Mr Kuruvakadua said the Committee had a very important

improving processes, approaches and technologies to reduce role in relation to how the FBEA principles can be taken down

costs, increase profits and strengthen customer loyalty and to the staff and if its already there then it it needs to be

satisfaction. Benchmarking is an important component of reactivated in their minds.

continuous improvement and quality initiatives, including Six

Sigma. Chairman of the FBEA Committee, Mr Mosese Ratubalavu

said we are now in the path to the President’s Award and

There are two basic kinds of improvement opportunities: there are a lot of expectations on the Committee.

continuous and dramatic. Continuous improvement is

incremental, involving only small adjustments to reap With high expectations, Mr Ratubalavu said the Committee

could only be a form of inspirations to motivate others to

17 follow suit.

DATA CLEANING PROJECT

January – July 2018

The purpose of the Data Cleaning Project is to check on 40,000 land files (hard copy and soft copy) that is believed to car-
ry wrong information. TLTB will be embarking on this project for the next six months and have appointed a three member
team for each region to do this job. Four of them were interviewed below to provide a short statement on the challenges
and what we need to do as an organization to ensure that correct data are collected and fully verified.

1. Ms Silina Rakanace
From: Nakalou, Macuata, Macuata
Position: Project Officer – Data Cleaning (North)

I have been employed as a Project Officer for the Tourism Department in Suva last year and I am happy
about being recruited again for the Data Cleaning Project. I did a little bit of Data Cleaning at the Pro-
ject Department but everything becomes cvlearer now especially after this training. I now understand
how to read NLC/TLC (iTaukei Land Commission) maps. Presentations by various line managers were
a bonus as there was a real need to fully understand the operations of TLTB in relation to it’s the integrity of its data. Now we
are a ready to take it forward by checking on all files and what is in the system and to see that data like phone numbers and
addresses, etc. are accurate and if they are not then we must conduct an inspection on the ground to verify.

2. Ms Timamima Baleidraumea
From: Sawaieke, Gau, Lomaiviti
Position: Project Officer – Data Cleaning (NW)

I have learnt a lot of things from the Services Team at North West. My role now is to see that tenants
information at the North West Region are matched (what is in the file and what is in the system); if
not the it is our role to get it and get it verified. I believe that the screening process is a very important
part of any lease application; if all pieces of information are correctly filled and recorded then there will be no need for such an
exercise as this. Secondly, when there is a transfer of lease titles; all details of new tenants/title owners must be gathered and
recorded before the transfer process takes place.

3. Mr Sairusi Kamikamica

From: Tovu, Totoya, Lau

Position: Project Officer - Data Cleaning (CE)

I understood a little bit of TLTB when I was studying Land Management at USP. For us at TLTB
the main challenge is our lease application. We must not approve or allow any lease if the correct

information are not submitted during the screening process. If we check and verify all their
personal details at the initial stage then all these can unnecessary cost can be avoided. Of course
there are human and typo errors which we can easily avoid. For me, my aim now is to become a permanent TLTB staff and

I am not taking this opportunity lightly.

4. Mr Jimilai Waqabaca

From: Doi, Ono, Lau

Position: Project Officer – Data Cleaning (CE)

I believe the problem that we now to correct started from poor screening of the applicants. That
is why we have this Data Cleaning Project and also when we transfer titles to new tenants. Many
of their details are missing and if this is the case then it is our job to look for it and update files correctly. There are about

40,000 files to correct and out target is to do 36 per day.

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PMS Workshop STRATEGIC CORPORATE PLANNING

The Executive Management called for a special workshop for all senior managers, team leaders and supervisors to see how TLTB
can refine its Strategic Corporate Plan for 2018. The two-day workshop was held at the GCC Complex in Nasese and was attended
from all members of the senior management team from around the country including reps from the new Ba Office.

The purpose was to look at the plan in relation to the new Performance Management System (PMS) and to learn how department
or unit targets are set as well as how it will be assessed. Under the new PMS, all work and related activities will be easily tracked
and also captured for the purpose of awarding bonuses at the end of each year.

Attendance:

General Manager – Mr Tevita Kuruvakakdua
Deputy General Manager Operations Resercah & Development – Mr Solo Nata
Board Secretary – Mr Sevuloni Takele
Manager Human Resource – Mr Peceli Balekorocau
Manager Information Technology – Epeli Ravula
Manager Landowners Affairs Unit – Ms Kelera Gadolo
Manager Srategic Planning Research & Development – Ms Raijeli Taylor
Reserve Commissioner – Mosese Ratubalavu
Manager South West – Mr Solo Masi
Manager North West – Ms Ema Natadra
Manager Central Eastern - Mr Jope Volai
Manager North – Mr Josaia Waqairatu
Manager Tourism Development – Peni Qalo
Manager Legal – Paul Yaqona
Acting Manager Finance – Mr Semisi Tuisabeto
Senior Research Officer – Akuila Raibevu
Senior Estate Officer Operatoion (CE) – Mr Tevita Navila
Acting Senior Estate Officer (CE) – Sereana Tuisabeto
Senior Estate Officer Operations (SW) – Mr Inosi Tauvoli
Acting Senior Estate Officer Compliance (SW) – Mr Josefa Muana
Senior Estate Officer Operations (N) – Mr Nemani Tamani
Acting Senior Estate Officer (N) – Mr Viliame Kuilamu
Acting Senior Accountant – Mr Daniel Singh
Acting Senior Estate Office (Ba Office) – Mr Josefa Ratabua
IT Coordinator – Mr Qaranivalu Lutubula
Geospatial Information Cordinator – Mr Ravi Singh
Senior Estate Officer Tourism – Mr Asaeli Moce
Acting Senior Estate Officer (NW) – Mr Isoa Tuwai
Acing Senior Estate Officer Compliance (NW) Ms Cema Rokomatu
Senior Research Officer – Ms Marama Sukani
Acting Productivity Officer - Ms Salanieta Baleisuva
Risk Officer – Mr Paula Mudunaivalu
Internal Auditor – Ms Miriama Delai
Corporate Communications Officer – Mr Samuela Loanakadavu
Human Resource Officer – Ms Mere Wong
Team Leader (Savusavu Office) – Mr Mosese Maravou
Data Analyst – Mr Guo Ying Luo (Peter)
Acting Senior Rent Collection Officer – Mr Livai Tuvola

Secretariat:

Research Officer - Mr Eferomo Kubunavanua
Mr Navitalai Uluinaceva

“New Year is not about changing the dates but direction, it’s not about changing the calendar but
commitment , it’s not about changing the actions but attitude,” Anonymous.

21

Chairman’s Public Consultation

A lot of propective tenants and investors are expected to attend the February consulation and take advantage of the Tax Free Zone along the Kings Road

A series of public consultation will start in Nadi on Monday 6th February 2018. This follows a request from the Chairman and Prime
Minister Hon. Voreqe Bainimarama for a series of public roadshow in the Wester Region including Nadi, Lautoka, Ba and Tavua.

General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakakdua said, “He is receiving queries and comments on the use of itaukei land and wants TLTB
to clarify to stakeholders. There are also a lot of complaints and concerns on delay in TLTB service delivery and attending to old
cases referred to his office.

Mr Bainimarama wants the respective Senior Managers and staff to take appropriate actions on outstanding pending cases and
facilitate and respond to stakeholders.

He also wants the Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs and Chairman iTaukei Land & Fisheries Commission (TLFC) to organise
their own Roadshows so that we can start responding and clarifying issues from members of the public.

Day Date Venue Time
Tuesday 06/02/2018 Korovuki Park, Nadi 10am
Wednesday 07/02/2018 Shirley Park, Lautoka 10 am
Thursday 08/02/2018 Market Ground, Ba Town 10 am
Friday 09/02/2018 Garvey Park , Tavua 10 am

We are in an innovation - driven economy

Quality Control 1980s - 1990s Innovation & Quality Circles
Circles (QCCs) (Capital - Driven Economy) (IQCS)/Team Excellent
• Quality Control
Quality Circles (QCs) • Quality that Surprises
• Incremental Improvement • Quality Improvement • Continuous/Breakthrough
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Mindset • Quality Mindset Improvement
• Driven with Management • Innovation Mindset
• Driven by Members • Weeks • Driven by Organisational

• Months Goals
1960s - 1970s • Days

(Labour - Drven Economy) 2000 & Beyond
(Innovation - Driven Economy)

QUALITY CIRCLE MOVEMENT

Team registration starts

Invitations to register quality circle or innovation teams is now open and will close on 26th January 2018. QC Teams are kindly
reminded to generate innovative discussions and come up with innovative ideas when choosing your projects for this year.

Projects that can be considered include:

a) With the current digital age, we could consider projects to further enhance the computer systems that we currently have.
b) PA’s (HO & CE) are also encouraged to form a team to further enhance their bring-up and service deliveries which is key

process to assisting our Senior Managers.

Some tips for success in QC Activities:

–– Successful efforts for the first time will help build up your confidence;
–– Always try to speak with facts and figures;
–– Treat each other with consideration and respect;
–– Do not blame others;
–– Work together as a team to tackle problems;
–– Everyone should participate;
–– Seek help from Supervisor and fellow workers if need be.

The Productivity Unit is looking forward to another innovative and successful year of Quality Circle.

General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakakdua requested all Senior Managers to facilitate the setting up of their respective QC teams.
“They need to start early with their projects so that their data and results can be monitored and tracked over a period of time before
its presented at IQC in August. Please note timelines and support the initiative accordingly,” he added.

QC Gantt Chart - 2018

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct
26th 16th
Registration of all QC Teams from
Departments & Regions
All project themes and Problem
Statements to be given to EM for
approval (Presentation to EM & BE
Committee)
Team meetings first 2 weeks of the
month

All teams to proceed with data 16th 16th 13th 18th 15th 13th
collection, implementation and 13th
monitoring of project
Monthly updates to Management 17th
All project write-ups due 31st Aug
Preparation for Internal QC
Competition 6th Sep
Internal QC Competition
Closing date for Registrations at 4-5th
NCQ Oct
Closing date for submissions for
NCQ
Projects Due (FNU)
National Convention on Quality

Limits for approval of payment

1. RECEIPTING OF FUNDS the receipts in the system. Any variance identified by
(i) All receipts raised must be TLTB official receipt and the Regional Manager or Team leader must be
(iv) investigated and cleared on the same day.
(ii) must be systematically receipted once money is
3. PAYMENTS
received. (i) Regional Managers & Team Leaders should maintain/
monitor a payment checklist to ensure accurate and
(ii) Only the Cashiers of the day are allowed to receive timely processing of payments. Must contain the
and receipt cash manually or systematically. following:
–– Request approval of RM or TL.
(iii) Receipt details should state the following: –– Quotations
- Date and time of receipt –– Invoice
- Receipt Number –– Statement
- Tenant/customer name and number –– Bank confirmation if new vendors
- Amount received (in words and dollars) –– Budget availability
- Nature of receipt i.e. income stream of TLTB –– LPO
- Mode of payment –– Creditors Reconciliation
- Session and cashier ID. –– Delivery dockets or Service Reports.
–– Regional Limit, etc.
(iv) All manual receipts must be updated within 24 hours. (ii) All payments must be cleared within the same month
by the Finance Clerks or provide a detail listing of all
(v) Cashiers of the day are refrained from keeping outstanding payments (with proper explanations) to
(vi) personal funds in the TLTB Cashier till. RMs or TL and Manager Finance at every month-end.

(vi) Cancellation of receipts must be approved by the 4. INTERNAL CONTROL ISSUES
respective Team Leader or the Regional Manager (i) Approving payments above Regional Limit of $1,000 by
concern. Regional Payments.
(ii) Statutory declaration of above $100 submitted to
(vii) Issuing of Manual Receipt Books to EOs must only Finance.
be given upon the approval of the Regional Manager (iii) Banking of daily takings after 2 or more days (even a
concern and Manager Finance and cash collected must month). If banking is not done in the same working
be updated on the same day or the following morning day, the concerned Regional Manager or Team Leader,
before 9am. and the Manager Finance should be formally notified
immediately.
(viii) Cashier must refrain from using funds from the daily (iv) Use of non-official TLTB manual receipt books.
takings for staff benefits such as advances. (v) Improper use of Board vehicles – maintenance,
(vi) mileage, renewal of drivers license, etc.
(ix) In case of any system downtime, Sub-regional (vi) Handling large sum of cash to staff on official local
(x) Cashiers must not receive or receipt any cash using a tours. Cash must be remitted to the company or firm/
(xi) non-official TLTB receipt book. hoteliers and not to staff(s).
(vii) Delay in submission of acquittal receipts to Finance.
2. ROLE OF REGIONAL MANAGERS & TEAM LEADERS
(iii) Ensure before the banking is done for the session, a

physical count of the cash and this must be tallied with

$1.5m paid for Somosomo hydro lease

A total of $1.5 million has been paid out by the iTaukei “But it must be emphasised that the hydro produces renew-
Land Trust Board (TLTB) for the Somosomo Mini Hydro able energy and complements the purpose of forest reserve
lease in Taveuni. in protecting the
environment including air and water, so the project was
General Manager Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua made these both permissible and viable,” he said.
comments today in response to the Public Accounts
Committee member Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. In addition, several consultations were conducted by TLTB
and FEA with the landowners and 10 villages of Taveuni
“The claim made by Ratu Naiqama that the lease given to are now enjoying consistent supply of electricity from the
the Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) for the construction of hydro.
the Somosomo Mini Hydro last year does not provide any
benefit to the landowners is false,” he said. For the national economy, we are also saving some $1.9
million cost of
“In fact, a fuel importa-
total of $1.5 tion every year
million has which is a huge
been paid savings for the
to the three Government.
landowning
units involved;
including
Mataqali
Valelevu
(Lamini), de-
scendants of
Ratu Nemani
Kavuru and
descendants
of Apenisa
Ralulu – all
from Somo-
somo Village,”
he added.

The Value of FBEA How the brain works?

• Receive feedbacks from external business experts.
• Used as basis for continuous improvements.
• Provides shared understanding of business excellence dimensions.
• Help Leaders to:
• Deliver strategy;
• Understand what is important to focus as a leader;
• Develop a culture of excellence.
• Help Management to:
• Understand link between strategy and operations;
• Engage employee in change;
• Lead improvements.
• Help Employees to:
• Build common direction and goals;
• Understand impact of their actions;
• Contribute to improvements;

Occupational Health and Safety Tips

It’s fairly obvious that safety and health hazards can exist on worksites filled with heavy machinery and equipment.
A job where most of the work tasks are completed while sitting in a chair in a climate-controlled office building would seem less
fraught with danger. However, a surprising number of hazards can be present in an office setting.

Reducing Office Risks:

1. Stay clutter-free
• Boxes, files and various items piled in walkways can create a tripping hazard. Be certain that all materials are safely stored in

their proper location to prevent buildup of clutter in walkways. Further, in addition to posing an electrical hazard, stretching
cords across walkways or under rugs creates a tripping hazard, so ensure all cords are properly secured and covered.

2. Step on up
• Standing on chairs – particularly rolling office chairs – is a significant fall hazard. Workers who need to reach something at

an elevated height should use a stepladder.

3. Shut the drawer
• File cabinets with too many fully extended drawers could tip over if they are not secured. Additionally, open drawers on

desks and file cabinets pose a tripping hazard, so be sure to always completely close drawers when not in use.

4. Take Regular Breaks
• Some work-related injuries and illnesses occur because a worker is tired, burned out and not alert to their surroundings.

Taking regular breaks helps you stay fresh on the job. One trick to staying alert is to schedule the most difficult tasks when
your concentration is best, like first thing in the morning.

5. Report Unsafe Conditions To Your Supervisor
• Your supervisor needs to be informed about any workplace safety hazards or risks. They are legally obligated to ensure their

employees have a safe working environment and will take care of the unsafe conditions and make them safe for you and
your coworkers. Unsafe or risky areas can be notified through the OHS Hazard reporting form.

2017 NUMBERS

√√ 7,000 lease applications pending.
√√ 1,700 total number of new leases.
√√ 4.2/5 of the staff were happy and understand the work (Staff Climate Survey).
√√ 3.8/5 of the customers were happy about TLTB (Customers Survey).

2018 PROJECTS 2017 FIGURES

• Data Cleaning • $65 million distributed under
• Equal Rent Distribution the Equal Rent Distribution
• Complaints Managaement Project Policy almost double the
• Lease Boundary
• New Lease Applications • figures of previous years.
• Reserves Project
• Arrears Project
• Boundary Dispute

Few very important reminders

Manager North-West Mrs Ema Natadra shared some of the very important reminders with
her staff in Lautoka, Ba and Rakiraki and also send it to others for their information. Con-
tents of her email are as follows:

1. That all to be very careful of the information we advise our customers and landowners.

2. Remain apolitical and know or ensure what you are advising is correct in terms of our
policy and procedures.

3. Do not release any information you know is not correct and / or not sure of.

4. Do not release any documents from any land file or any file that is to do with the
Board unless authorised to do so from MNW.

5. Do not take any land files out to field unless authorised by MNW. Case files however may be taken out for the required
purpose but in line with the approved workplan.

6. All consultants served and requiring information on certain tenant and landowner to provide some reliable and valid
7. evidence of administration by the lessees, tenants and landowners for and on their behalf.

7. All staff to report to office not earlier than 6:30am and leave office no later than 6pm. Prior approval from MNW to be first
sought with MNW prior to same.

8. Please handle all work equipments and vehicles with all due care and any damages must be reported.

9. Provide professional customer service; attend to appointments; provide quality, reliable, meaningful and timely feedbacks on
cases when required. Always answer your phones, return missed calls and respond to emails.

10. Know your cases; attend and move them to avoid complaints, realise income and reduce pending ones.

11. Keep work stations; office neat, clean and tidy at all times.

12. Come and share your problems; communicate openly, freely, appropriately and genuinely when and where required.

13. Have proper meals at the right time and no unnecessary tea gatherings in between and during working hours.

14. Focus, comply and do the right thing always.

Official TLTB Receipts

Stakeholders are required to obtain official TLTB receipts for all payments made to TLTB whether it is generated by the computer
(Picture 1) or manual receipts (Picture 2).

Picture 1 Picture 2



All unofficial receipts are not valid and will not be accepted by the TLTB Management as proof of payment made.

Stakeholders can also pay their rent at any MH, Post Fiji, ANZ, BSP, Westpac and HFC as an alternative in the event the receipt-
ing system for TLTB is not working.

STAFF MOVEMENT

1 New Appointment

Mr. Eferemo Kubunavanua Mr. Peni Matai
was appointed Research Officer in the was appointed Estate Assistant III

SPRD Department effective 04/12/2017; in the Northern Region effective 08/01/2018.

Ms Ulamila Bulou

Ms Ulamila Bulou was appointed Administration Clerk in the SW Region effective
13/12/2017. We wish her well in her career with the Board.

We wish our new officers well in their career with the Board.

2 Internal Appointment:
• EA Osia Bola was appointed Estate Officer in the North West Region based in Rakiraki effective 08/01/2018.

3 Acting Appointments:
• The following acting appointments were effective this month:

• LAO/HO Livai Tuvola to act as Senior Rent Collections Officer effective 10/01/2018;
• IA Miriama Delai to act as Senior Internal Auditor effective 10/01/2018;
• FC Akuila Yacadra to act as Assistant Accountant Finance effective 11/01/2018;
• Receptionist Salanieta Tuinabewa to act as Administration Assistant in Head Office effective

11/01/2018;
• LAO/SW Sikeli Ralawe to act as Senior Landowners Affairs Officer effective 15/01/2018.

4 Transfers:
• The following transfers were effective this year:

Region Name Position Effective Date
North West Isoa Tuwai Acting SEO Operations 08/01/2018
South West Cema Rokomatu Acting SEO Compliance 08/01/2018
Timoci Vunisina Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018
North
Mr Soloveni Masi Manager South West 02/01/2018
CE Inosi Tauvoli SEO Operations 02/01/2018
Joseva Muana Acting SEO Compliance 08/01/2018
Viliame Salusalu Geospatial Information Officer I 15/01/2018
Epeli Naeqe Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018
Paulini Baleilakeba Estate Assistant III 02/01/2018
Mr Josaia Waqairatu Manager North 02/01/2018
Nemani Tamani SEO Operations 02/01/2018
Viliame Kuilamu Acting SEO Compliance 08/01/2018
Mataiasi Bolatagane Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018

Mr Jope Volai Manager Central Eastern 02/01/2018
Tevita Navila SEO Operations 02/01/2018
Sereana Tuisabeto Acting SEO Compliance 08/01/2018

Tourism Asaeli Moce Senior Estate Officer 02/01/2018

Ba Joseva Ratabua Acting Senior Estate Officer 08/01/2018

Tevita Semo Estate Officer 08/01/2018

Ritnesh Chand Acting EO Services 08/01/2018

Jekope Vunisa Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018

Pauliasi Daunivalu Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018

Watisoni Satala Estate Assistant I 08/01/2018

Savenaca Nakuta Geospatial Information Officer 08/01/2018

Kelemedi Lenati Estate Assistant II 08/01/2018

Peni Degei Estate Assistant II 08/01/2018

Fipe Uludole Finance Officer 08/01/2018

IT Ravi Singh Acting Geospatial Information Cordinator 08/01/18

5 Data Cleaning Project:
• The following temporary officers were recruited to undertake the Data Cleaning Project effective 15/01/2018:

Region Name
North West Litia Vakaloloma
Asena Ravouvou
South West Timaima Baleidramea
Melania Tabuakula

Pisanieli Seleivalu

Maikeli Ratuove
Vika Talatu
Silina Rakanace
Jimilai Waqabaca
Manoa Nadakua
Sairusi Kamikamica
Isikeli Ligairi
Epeli Tikoduadua
Tina Selina

6 Temporary:
• Mr Luke Salababa was appointed Temporary Graphic Designer effective 05/12/2017;
• Ms Tarusila Tinaimanini appointed Temporary - Conveyance effective 09/01/2018.

7 Relieving Positions:
• AA Fane Gucake to relieve in the Finance Clerk position in Head Office effective 11/01/2018;
• Ms Maria Vunisa to relieve in the Receptionist position effective 11/01/2018;
• Temporary Kevueli Tavainavesi to relieve in the Graduate Trainee position effective 15/01/2018.
• FC Korovou
• Temporary Lilieta Logavatu is relieving in the Finance Clerk position in the Korovou Office effective 03/01/2018.

8 Resumption of Duties:
• RA Lusiana Wara has resumed duties after LWOP effective 02/01/2018.

9 Resignation:
• AAF Sakeasi Matakada resigned from the Boards services effective close of business on 05/01/2018. Sakeasi served the Board

for over 5 years.

10 Retirement:
• GIC Nelly Snow has retired on 22/12/2017 after serving the Board for over 14 years. We wish Nelly well on her retirement.
•

11 Summary Dismissal
• EO/NW Isireli Serukalou was summarily dismissed from the Boards services on 03/01/2018.
• FC Korovou Filomena Serau was summarily dismissed from the Boards services on 12/01/2018.

VACANCIES

1. SENIOR RENT COLLECTIONS OFFICER
•

2 . SENIOR LANDOWNERS AFFAIRS OFFICER
•

•

3. ESTATE OFFICER
• APPLY ONLINE: https://app.hrmonise.com/job/tltb-north-western-region/EONW

•
•

4. ESTATE ASSISTANT I

• • APPLY ONLINE: https://app.hrmonise.com/job/tltb-northern-region/EAI
•
5•. RESERVES OFFICER II

•

6. SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
•

7. FINANCE CLERK KOROVOU, TAILEVU
• APPLY ONLINE:

8. INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT – NORTHERN REGION, LABASA
• APPLY ONLINE: https://app.hrmonise.com/job/tltb-northern-region/IAA

8. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
• APPLY ONLINE:

Employment Condition: 3-year contract
Salary: Will be offered an attractive remuneration package

Applications close at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 17 January 2018 and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



iTaukei YOUR COMMITMENT
TO ACTING WITH
Land Trust Board
INTERGRITY IS THE
FOUNDATION OF
OUR SUCCESS.

COMMUNICATE YOUR CONCERNS IF YOU
BELIEVE SOMEONE IS VIOLATING RELEVANT
LAWS, BOARD’S POLICIES AND PROCEDUIRES: