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86 of 2021 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES Head Office, iTaukei Trust Fund Complex (Ground & First Floor), Nasova Road, Suva P.O Box 2222, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji P: (679)3313555 Fax: (679) 3239754 W: www.lands.gov.fj E: landsinfo@govnet.gov.fj 2nd October, 2019 Hon.

Jone Usamate Minister for Infrastructure, Meteorological Services, Lands and Mineral Resources iTaukei Trust Fund Complex SUVA.
Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of submitting to you the Ministry for Lands and Mineral Resources Annual Report for the year ending 31st December 2015, to be presented to Parliament.

Presented in the report are the Ministry’s overall achievements in delivering its services to the people of Fiji.

The report also highlights the ministry’s financial performance and the commitment of our staff towards building a better Fiji for everyone.
Yours faithfully, Dr. Raijeli Taga (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary for Lands & Mineral Resources 3 PERMANENT SECRETARY LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES | STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2015 ii.

Enhancement of the National Geospatial Information This year saw the execution of 2 Projects; the National Land Use Master Plan and National Land Register whereby land use data is updated and digitised, later contribute to a more-up-to-date Geospatial Information; National iii.
Women Empowerment The appointment of women to managerial positions the ministry’s recognition and support for gender equality in a workforce; and demonstrates iv.

The Launching of the 2015 Operational Manual The formulation and implementation of the first ever Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Ministry is a milestone achievement.
The challenges of the 2015 financial year became a springboard for the ministry to look within and recognize its own potentials to bring about change and significant results.

I must commend the management team and the staffs for their perseverance, commitment and sacrifice.

With that, it is my pleasure to present to you the 2015 Annual Report.
Vinaka Vakalevu, Dr. Raijeli Taga (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary for Lands & Mineral Resources Dr. Raijeli Taga Permanent Secretary for Lands & Mineral Resources The year 2015 has been an exciting and unique year for the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources.

With its responsibility to effectively administer state land and mineral resources, the Ministry through the implementation of work programmes was able to accomplish many of its outcomes outlined in its Annual Corporate Plan.
In addition, the staff of the Ministry has worked diligently to implement strategies and initiatives to bring about outstanding results.

As highlighted in this report, the Ministry has recorded the following remarkable achievements: Project for the Reticulation First Groundwater Development at Sigatoka Valley initiation of the Ministry’s first The for groundwater reticulation project development in Nakavika Settlement, Sigatoka Valley.
In contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6), Clean Water and Sanitation, the ministry was able to perform in providing access to water for Fijians; its duties i.

4 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES OUR VISION Vibrant, Equitable, Dynamic Management of our Land & Minerals for a Sustainable Environment and Economic Future.
OUR MISSION Implementing the established platforms by:  Vigorously executing government’s reforms and policy initiatives on lands, mineral and groundwater  Resources; Providing outstanding administrative and facilitative services to our customers without compromising the relevant legislation and policies;  Adopting appropriate technological changes and modern approaches to ensure timely and quality services;   Strengthening revenue information system and improving revenue collection; Embracing a corporate culture by adhering to the Service Excellence Framework and the Ministry’s Service Charter; Leading, motivating and developing team leaders and members to be effective and efficient in all formal engagements;   Developing a sense of societal and environmental responsibility;  Recruiting, developing, motivating, rewarding and retaining capable personnel through good leadership and conducive working environment.
OUR VALUES In addition to the Civil Service Values contained in the Public Service Act 1999, the Ministry aspires to achieve the following values:  Honesty & Integrity  Commitment  Responsiveness   Respect & Equity Sharing and Caring  Professionalism    Transparency and Accountability Innovation Inclusivity 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 MINISTRY’S OVERVIEW The Ministry of Lands & Mineral Resources is made up of two Departments, namely the Department of Lands & Survey and the Department of Mineral Resources.
The Department of Lands & Survey is responsible for the effective and efficient administration, development and management of all State land initiatives.
Activities under this programme include Surveying, Geo Spatial Information, Land Valuation, Development and Maintenance of State Land, Geographic Information System and additionally the Land Use unit which coordinates the implementation of Government land reform initiatives to improve socio – economic growth focusing on equitable returns to landowners and the security of tenure for the tenants.
The Department of Mineral Resources oversees and facilitates development of the country’s mineral sector and groundwater resources.

The department undertakes studies in relation to geological hazards, mineral and groundwater development and manages the development of the mining and quarrying sector with a mandate under the Mining, Petroleum (Exploration and Exploitation), Quarries, Explosives and continental shelf.
The daily operations of the Ministry are guided by the following Legislations and Regulations: Rivers and Streams Act State Lands Act Land Sales Act Valuation Registration Act State Acquisition of Lands Act 9.

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Land Use Decree 2010 & Land Use Regulations Land Transfer Act Surveyors Act Subdivision of Land Act Agriculture Landlord and Tenant Act Oil and Petroleum Act Explosives Act Quarry Act INDIRECT 1.

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Environment Management Act Fisheries Act Forestry Act Native Lands Trust Act Town Planning Act Roads Act 6 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES OUR STRUCTURE 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 8 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES LAND USE DIVISION OVERVIEW The Land Use Act 2010 sets the legal framework for the designation and utilization of iTaukei and State Land administered by the Land Use Division.
STAFF STRUCTURE The Director Land Use is the head of the Division who has two (2) Principals: Principal Land Use Officer and Principal Surveyor Land Use Unit.

There are three (3) officers: Senior Technical Officer, Senior Valuer and Senior Marketing Officer.
ACHIEVEMENTS TARGETED OUTCOMES Total Acreage Total Number of LOU/ Public Awareness Total number of land parcels deposited into the Land Bank Number of Land Capability Studies Number of designated i-Taukei land surveyed Number of Valuations Number of Designations Utilized Lease Monitoring TOTAL ACREAGE - TARGET: 2000 HECTARES Total number of land Surveyed Total Number of land surveyed plans lodged Total number of Survey plans approved Survey yet to be lodged Survey Plan Lodgment – Survey of land designated.
SURVEY Survey Plan Lodged Survey Plan on Requisition Survey Plan Approved Survey Plan Resubmitted Scheme Plan Lodged 1.

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Total number of LOU/Public Awareness: Achieved 26/20 1.

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LOCATION Nadroga Kadavu Rewa Bua ACHIEVED 3307ha/2000ha 26/20 6/20 16/20 25/20 16/8 2/2 16/25 ACHIEVED 25 Designated Land 16 Survey Plans 8 Surveys 9 Surveys TOTAL 4 2 3 4 5 NUMBER OF AWARENESS 3 10 7 6 9 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Land Capability Studies: 15/20 Achieved 1.

Mat Matanivanua, Waitoga, Lomaiviti 2.


Mat Keteisese (Lot 21), Navuevu, Nadroga 3.

Mat Navalevatu, Vatukacevaceva, Ra 4.

Mat Naikasarua, Vatukacevaceva, Ra 5.

Mat Qalitu, Nabasovi, Lomaiviti 6.

Mat Nakorolevu, Nabouwalu, Bua 7.

Mat Korolevu, Naocobau, Ra 8.

Mat Qalitakala, Nakaunakoro, Kadavu Lease Monitoring: 16/25 Achieved 9.

Mat Noilovo, Voua, Nadroga 10.

Mat Keteisese (Lot 23), Navuevu, Nadroga 11.

Naqalimare , Navosa, Nadroga Tokatoka Naviagoiratu, Ba 12.

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Mat Vuninokonoko, Kalokolevu, Rewa 14.

Mat Naivi , Qarani, Lomaiviti 15.

Yavusa Waidau, Navuloa, Lomaiviti LESSEE National Water Spring Tevita Vuibau Marika Dakuwaqa Jone Matawalu Anasa Turaga 480 Holdings Kaiming Agriculture Investment LTD GS Energy Tahir Ali 1.

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VODAFONE AURUM Exploration LAND Nananu, Tailevu Matavatucou, Tailevu Dedega, Tailevu Vunivesi, Dawasamu, Tailevu Tova, Nakorotubu ,Ra Nakorosago, Nananu, Ra Vakabalea, Navua Matenamanu, Nadroga Matasawalevu, Dreketi, Macuata Matasawalevu, Dreketi, Macuata Mataqali Devo, Seaqaqa, Macuata Nawailevu, Bua State Land, Dreketi, Macuata State Land, Navakasiga, Bua Mataqali Naita, Bua Mataqali Nalutu, Bua AREA (HA) 43.3006 48.8633 11.58 19.62 63.37 117.79 38.49 71.0910 5.871 8.257 687.97 150.7 218.90 1.0408 38.84 9523sqm Designated Land: 6/8 Achieved Mataqali LU Ref.
LU 3/17/4 Mataqali Qalitu Mataqali Natodre LU 3/2/1 Mataqali Natogo LU 3/7/7 LU 3/63 Mataqali Vunilolo LU 3/7/10 Mataqali Korolevu LU 3/17/6 Mataqali Matanivanua No.

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6 TOTAL FIRST QUARTER LAND DEPOSITED IN THE LAND BANK Location Nabasovi, Koro Island, Lomaiviti Waiqanake, Wailekutu, Rewa Rabulu, Tavua, Ba Naselai, Nuku, Tailevu Naocobau, Nakorotubu, Ra Waitoga, Nairai, Lomaiviti TOTAL Area [ha.]
14.54 1014 160.2612 4.364 19.05 17.84 1230.0552 Figure 1: Site Inspection: Malomalo Figure 2: Sales Analysis Sigatoka 10 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES Number of Valuations 16/8 Achieved 39 valuation reports (Legalega Subdivision-Tokatoka Vunamaoli) Nausori Town Council - Buy Back Land(Nausori Village) Equitorial Trading Ltd- Mataqali Natodre, Rewa.

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Mataqali Raralevu, Serua 480 Holdings Ltd (Mataqali Nakorosago) 7.

6 valuation reports-Naqalimare, Navosa 8.

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Oak Mines Fiji Ltd- Mataqali Noibuli, Bavu 10.

Airports Fiji Ltd- Mataqali Vunilolo, Naselai Village 11.

Mali Island, Vanua Levu Capital Project PROJECT Vunamasei Residential Subdivision Yako Residential Subdivision Delaidamanu Road Construction PROGRESS Awaiting Government Tender Board decision for endorsement of $2.02 million additional works.
Tender recommendation drawn up.

completed been and TEC has Request to GTB for a Variation endorsement to facilitate the change from 4 lots to 12 lots for Yako Residential Subdivision as per TOR of CSC 49/2014 Tender Award (CSC 57/2014 (1)).
WesEng Ltd has completed Engineering design for 12 lots but are now awaiting DTCP approval after comments are received from stakeholders Submission to Tender CSC92/2014 quoted prices which were above 200 % of Engineer Estimate FRA had to carry out recommended MWH Engineering Design.

MWH later pulled out of the discussions and confirmed inability to complete works.

Figure 3: Development Construction Legalega (Phase 1) CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD 1.
CHALLENGES In-accessible designation and the need to identify viable land for leasing.

WAY FORWARD Business plan re-engineering to secure viable designated for leasing.

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Misconception about the land-bank reform Programme.

consultation Increase aggressive and marketing at all levels; village/Tikina/Marketing agencies and overseas missions.
awareness; 11 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION OVERVIEW Information is headed by the Director of Geospatial The division Management who reports directly to the Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources on administrative matters whilst to the Director of Lands on technical matters.

It is an integral part of the Lands Department with core responsibility of managing geospatial information.
The task not only aligns the division with data captured within the division but all that are required for the formulation of a strategic information system.

That is incorporating data from the State Land Administration, the Survey Division, Valuation and from other agencies within government and stakeholders.
Figure 4: Geospatial Officers with GPS The division set its target on:-  providing efficient mapping and aerial photography services to meet national requirements;  coordinate and implement land computerize system and the ultimate establishment of a National Spatial Data Bank Infrastructure;  development and coordinate cadastral and land tenure system;  providing efficient information and statistics on status and rights to land; and  support for the Land Reform initiative.
STAFF STRUCTURE The Head of the Division is the Director Geospatial Information Management and has three (3) Principal Officers: Principal FGIS, Principal Mapping and Principal Plan Examiner.

The Geospatial Information Management Division composes of six (6) separate work units, that is: 1.

Fiji Geospatial Information System (FGISC); 2.

Air Survey; 3.

Statutory; 4.

Plan Assessment; 5.

Cartography; and 6.

Draughting (Mapshop).

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OUTPUT/STRATEGY 1.

Customized Maps 2.


Topographic Maps 3.

Charting 4.

Approved Plans 5.

Preparation of Sate Land Lease & Land Acquisition Diagrams 6.

Historical Searches & scan old reports 7.

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IT Support Services : Maintenance of hardware & equipment Revenue sales and maps Figure 5: Customer Service (Customized Map Sales) ACHIEVEMENT 648/700 4/9 199/185 291/185 1415/1560 195 1634/1500 logs $97,932.88/$120,000 12 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.
Accessing and collecting data from data custodians.

WAY FORWARD Establish network and communication with stakeholders and formalize data sharing through MOUs 2.

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Identify alternative sources of imagery and relevant processing.

Purchase of satellite imagery and software for processing and analysis.

Consolidating Information.

National Geospatial Establish the Land Use Master Plan and National Land Register projects.
Figure 6: Aerial Photogrammetry Figure 7: Applications & Database Figure 8: Survey Plan Assessment Figure 9: System Support 13 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 LANDS ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW The Lands Division administers, manages and develops State Lands in accordance with the State Lands Act, Property Law Act, Land Sales Act, Land Transfer Act, Agriculture Land lord and Tenant Act [ALTA].
In facilitating this task, the division is also responsible for the;  Processing of new or Lease Renewals, License Applications including Foreshore Licenses  Preparation, Execution, Stamping and Registration of Legal documents.

In addition to headquarters, the division maintains subsections in divisional offices.

The Lands Administration Division is responsible for the effective and efficient administration and management of all State land in Fiji.
This Division is in fact one of the major backbone of the Department of Lands, responsible for one of the major output of the Department, which is the issuance of State Leases and processing of its various types of land dealings.

Actually, State Land covers about 4 percent of the total land mass in Fiji.

STAFF STRUCTURE The Director of Lands is the head of the Division who is assisted by the Assistant Director Lands.
The 3 Divisional offices, Central Eastern, Western and Northern report to the Assistant Director Lands.
ACHIEVEMENTS The Division is currently responsible of administering a total of about 15,721 leases all over Fiji and the distribution of leases handled by each division are detailed in the table below: TOTAL NUMBER OF LEASES TOTAL CENTRAL/EASTERN TOTAL NORTHERN TOTAL WESTERN 15,721 6,384 1,840 7,497 Figure 10: Discussion on the importance of farm management for state land agricultural leases - addressing non-cultivated land.
14 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES Capacity building 1.

WAY FORWARD   Staff to go through induction course of the ministry.

Following this, they must also go through technical training for the operation of the Division 2.
Updating of Land Ensure that Land Administration System must be maintained Administration System Figure 11: Lands Headquarters Team Figure 12: Ministry Foreshore Clean-up 15 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 VALUATION DIVISION OVERVIEW There are 5 Sections within the Valuation Division namely; Acquisition and Special Valuation, Rating Valuations, Rental and Estates, Native Leases to State and Statistics & Property Market Research Section.

Each undertake its duties and responsibilities as follows: 1.
Acquisitions and Special Valuations 2.

Rating Valuations 3.

Rental and Estates Section 4.

Native Leases to State 5.

Statistics and Property Market Research 6.

Secretariat of the Valuers Registration Board STAFF STRUCTURE The Chief Valuer is the head of the division who is assisted by Principal Value for the iTaukei Leases to State and Principal Valuer Acquisition & Special Valuation.

The Divisional Offices, Central Eastern and Western, also have valuation units who are led by a Senior Valuer.
Figure 13: Valuation Field Work ACHIEVEMENTS TARGETED OUTCOME: LAND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OUTPUT Licensing, Compliance and Monitoring – Survey and Valuation 2015 ACTIVITY TARGET ACHIEVEMENT Facilitate the timely registration of Valuers and Surveyors in accordance with the respective acts 3 2 [Continue next page] 16 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES [Continuation of Valuation Achievements] TARGETED OUTCOME: LAND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OUTPUT Land Management Services – Lease and Valuation and State Land Management; Land Survey and Developments ACTIVITY Production of Monthly Sales TARGET 160 ACHIEVEMENT 141 iTaukei Leases to State: - Administration of State Leases on i-Taukei Land- 2015 70 152 Undertake and submit valuation requests for issue of new leases 1735 1216 Undertake land acquisition for public purposes under the state acquisition of Lands Act cap 135 Undertake valuation for municipal councils as per Local Government Act Cap 125-2015 60 37 247 Awaiting approval from Department of Local Government CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.
Valuation processes require approvals and decisions from other stakeholders and these have impacted the achievement of certain targets WAY FORWARD Improve networking and relationships with stakeholders.
Figure 14: Field Work for proposed Nadi Flood Alleviation Project Figure 15: Assessment of compensation for proposed work (Nadi Alleviation project) 17 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 SURVEY DIVISION OVERVIEW The Survey Division is one of the major division within the Ministry assigned to attend to survey works requested from various stakeholders.

The Division examines all land surveys lodged by Registered Surveyors in accordance with the Surveyor Act Cap.

260 and Surveyors Regulation.


The Survey Division plays a key role in achieving the Government’s main objective in Pillar 6 i.e.

“Making More Land Available for Productive and Social Purposes”, by checking that proper land surveys are done and approved before it is registered at the registrar of titles office and issued proper leases.
The survey division are stationed at 4 different areas:  CONTROL SECTION The Control Section is earmarked to develop and provide the network of survey control system nation-wide which integrates the many isolated surveys implemented by either government or individual surveyors on behalf of their clients throughout the country.
The control systems established are permanent and are the basis for all development work in Fiji such as engineering surveys, cadastral surveys, topographical surveys, photogrammetric surveys and construction works.

All control marks established around Fiji are of high precision and accessible.
 DIVISIONAL SECTIONAL OFFICES Their task is to carry out survey of land transfer, engineering, topographical, building & engineering set out (where appropriate), mahogany lease surveys in Nukurua and Naboutini and surveys of Government Institutions leasing iTaukei Land.

Each three divisional offices have a survey section.

STAFF STRUCTURE The Surveyor General is the head of the Division who has two (2) Principals: Principal Surveyor Control and Principal Surveyor Land Use Division.
There are four (4) Senior Surveyors which are part of the Divisional Offices; two (2) in the Central Eastern office, one (1) in the Northern officer and one (1) in the Western office.
18 Figure 16: Cadastral Survey MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES ACHIEVEMENTS SPECIFIC AGENCY OBJECTIVES National Geodetic Infrastructure Survey of Government Stations on iTaukei Land Survey of Mahogany Plantations TARGET OUTPUT ACHIEVEMENT/PROGRESS Nadi Control Survey  Network adjustment  Loops & Misclosures and Transformations – Completed  Survey Plan drawing – Completed Qauia Police Post Batiri Agriculture Station Sevacagi Nursing Station Vuna Nursing Station Koro-O-Met Station Naboutini Police Station Galoa Naboutini Nukurua Lodged for completion certificate Lodged for completion certificate Lodged for completion certificate Lodged for completion certificate Awaiting iTLTB vetting Drawing in progress 1032 Ha 1000 Ha 826 Ha Development of State Land Vakamasisuasua Industrial Subdivision Tender documents re-advertised Bulileka Extension Carried out evaluation – roll over to 2016 Field 40 Development in preliminary stage Maintenance of Existing Subdivision Replacement of Survey Equipment Regularisation of Informal Settlements Nasole, Nasinu – Footpath Completed Navua Drainage Cautata Drainage Ba Rarawai and Vunisamaloa PT of.
Lot 5, BA 2358 Bulileka Lowcost – Drain construction Bulileka Lowcost Access Road Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed The governments purchase 3 total stations with accessories to replace obsolete instrument and 5 total stations with accessories purchase for the Regularization of Informal Settlement project Wainibuku – SL4016 Pegging of Boundary SL 4909 SL 2997-3 SL 8437 SL 8310 SL 3696 Plan lodged Plan lodged Plan lodged Plan lodged Awaiting confirmation from DTCP on the revised design 19 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Figure 17: Survey of Government Stations Figure 18: Town Survey Figure 19: Ono-i-Lau Survey CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.
Rough terrain and remoteness of the work site.

WAY FORWARD Proper planning whereby teams depart early and also work overtime in the field to complete tasks 2.

Adverse weather conditions and changing weather patterns.

Setting up of fly camps and teams are given relevant equipment & camp items.
Figure 20: National Geodetic Framework Figure 21: Ono-i-Lau Survey Figure 22: Qamea Health Centre Survey 20 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES 21 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 GEOLOGICAL SERVICES DIVISION OVERVIEW The Geological Services division is tasked with developing groundwater resources of Fiji and provide geological hazard assessment and earthquake / tsunami monitoring.
To facilitate such responsibilities, the Division is made up of 4 sections tasked with respective thematic roles namely the Hydrogeological section, Drilling section, Seismology section and Laboratory section.

The Division conducts extensive groundwater investigations and assessments at various locations throughout Fiji.

STAFF STRUCTURE The division is headed by the Manager Geological Services and has 2 Principal Officers.

ACHIEVEMENTS 1.
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HYDROGEOLOGY SECTION 2015 45 Total GW Preliminary Assessment and Geophysics Investigations for the year 2.

DRILLING GEOPHYSICS INVESTIGATION PRELIMINARY /RECONNAISSANCE VISIT 21 66 The groundwater borehole development targeted 20 boreholes to drill and develop.

Despite its challenges; the Section managed to archive its output of drilling 20 boreholes with a success rate of 80%.

From the 20 boreholes, 1 was drilled for commercial purposes at Navutulevu, Serua.
A preliminary low rate pump test was conducted with positive indications, but more work is required to confirm such findings.

The project benefited 12 rural communities and 3 schools.

The provision of boreholes has rippling effects towards combating poverty in the local communities.

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OF BOREHOLES DRILLED ABANDON WELLS Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total - 5 4 7 16 - 1 1 2 4 22 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES Summary table of the boreholes drilled by the Drilling Section for 2015 BOREHOLE # LOCATION DEPTH (M) DISCHARGE RATE (L/S) DURATION (HRS) YIELD (L/DAY) COMMENTS 1.2 5.2 0.2 0.8 0.35 0.35 0.1 0.8 - 1 0.8 - 1 0.8 - 1.6 2.4 0 .5 1.

BH 15/01 AOG, Navutu 2.

BH 15/02 Uluisila, Sigatoka - WAF 3.

BH 15/03 Tau, Nadroga 4.

BH 15/04 Kiobo, Bua 5.


BH 15/05 Kubulau District School, Bua 6.

BH 15/06 Namalata, Kubulau 7.

BH 15/07 Nawamagi village 1, Sigatoka 8.

BH 15/08 Nadrala, Sigatoka 9.

BH 15/09 10.

BH 15/10 Nawamagi 2 (Naroro), Sigatoka Rararua - Rukuruku School, Sigatoka 11.

BH 15/11 Raviravi, Bua 12.

BH 15/12 Navutulevu, Serua 1 13.

BH 15/13 14.

BH 15/14 Nakorokula village, Nadroga Qwali/Quali, Sigatoka 15.

BH 15/15 Navutulevu, Serua 2 16.

BH 15/16 17.

BH 15/17 18.

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BH 15/19 20.
BH 15/20 Navutulevu village, Serua 3 Savusavu Public School, Nadroga Kavanagasau settlement 1, Sigatoka Narata village, Sigatoka Kavanagasau settlement 2, Sigatoka 71 60 71 50 71 53 46 57 60 40 30 90 70 33 16 70 30 70 35 60 6 24 3 10 12 10 8 12 - 12 10 - 6 10 - 24 8 0 25,920 Completed 449,280 Completed 2,160 Completed 28,800 Completed 15,120 Completed 12,600 Completed 2,880 Completed 34,560 Completed - Abandoned - dry well 43,200 Completed 28,800 Completed - 21,600 Abandoned - insufficient water Completed 28,800 Completed - Abandoned sufficient water, but bedrock not reach Completed 69,120 Completed - Abandoned – water quality Progress – pump test 2016 Progress – pump test 2016 23 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 3.
WELL DEVELOPMENT The 2 sections (Hydrogeology and Drilling) were able to conduct 14 well developments at various locations with their focus on borehole cleaning / flushing.

The MRD was directed a new role, that is the reticulation of groundwater developments projects for 2016.

The reticulation project was initiated in 2015 at Nakavika Settlement in Sigatoka valley which was officially commissioned by the Hon.

Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.

This was followed by 2 ongoing reticulation projects at Navutu in Nadroga and Delaikamaya in Tovata.

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LOCATIONS Naiyagi, Navua (WAF Borefield) COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION DATES 18/03-22/03 Nakavika 27/03 Dubalevu 25/04 – 29/04 Dobuilevu Research Station Nasoso Research Station 26/07 26/08-28/08 PROJECT OFFICERS A.Laqila/SCaw aru A. Laqila & Taito Bale S.Saheem & A. Raikabula S. Saheem & J. Railala COMMENTS Conducted upon request by WAF, constant rate tests were conducted for two wells in December Flushing conducted prior to reticualtion Flushing of 4 boreholes were conducted MAFF Flushing conducted upon request by MAFF S. Saheem & JBese Flushing conducted upon request by MAFF 4.
LABORATORY The Laboratory Section was able to surpass the numbers of water samples received for chemical and microbiological analysis from within the department as well from outside/private clients.

The section was able to analyse 425 water samples out of the 240 targeted.

There were 2 major purchases made by the section which amounted to $ 337,917.43.

The items purchased are: – the new AAS Microwave Digester and the upgrade of the geochemical lab.

The upgrade of the lab will continue to 2016.


Hydro - Chemical samples Hydro Microbiological samples Environment samples Private samples Surveys TOTAL SAMPLES ACP TARGET QTR.

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DRILLING EQUIPMENT PURCHASE The purchase of the water well drill rig with related equipment was through Government’s budgetary allocation of $2.6M.
The drill rig arrived in the 4th quarter of 2015.

The new multidrill (FRASTE) was commissioned by the MLMR Minister at Navutulevu drill site together with one week training organized by the supplier (FRASTE) for the drillers.

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GEOLOGICAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND EARTHQUAKE MONITORING Services provided by the Seismology Section consisted of routine monitoring for seismic activities and tsunami warning for detection of seismic events in Fiji.
This also included detection of regional events and potential risks it may pose.

All detected events for the year are recorded within the Seismology database.

1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Local Regional Total 79 159 238 73 206 279 62 181 243 88 278 366 TOTAL 302 824 1126 7.

AWARENESS The section was able to conduct awareness for 82 centers out of the 80 targeted for the year.

The earthquake and tsunami awareness mainly focused on coastal communities (villages / settlements).
The coastal areas covered the coast of Serua province, Kubulau district, and Koro Island, Gau Island, and Nakasaleka district in Kadavu.

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Vatukaroa, Saqani, Cakaudrove 8.

Qara Block C, Qara, Ba 15.

Matawailevu, Ra Navisabasaba, Nadroga 9.

Naboutolu, Ra 16.

Nakorokula, Sigatoka Bavu, Nadroga 10.

Baulevu, Naitasiri 17.

Tokaimalo,Ra Barotu District School, Ra 11.

Nukuloa, Ra 18.
Nukuloa, Ra 18.

Narata, Sigatoka Valley Namata settlement, Nadroga 12.

Naqaiqai Settlement, Mr Mason Smith.

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Kabisi Settlement, Lomawai-Nadroga Coboni, Ra Fish Hatcheries Rotuma Council Groundwater Survey (Commercial purpose) 13.

Macanabu, 20.

Mr James Sigh, Deuba- Nukubalavu, Savusavu Navua 14.

Raranitiqa Spring, Nabulini, Tailevu 21.

Balenabelo, Nadroga 25 b. Geophysics Survey (42) 1.

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Carpenters Water Fiji Ltd, Tavua Raviravi, Kubulau, Bua Mr. Dhirend Chand Rahmatullah Kahn Memorial School, Natodola Waisa, Kubulau-Bua 7.

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Mr Jai Prasad, Nawaicoba.

Bipen – Nasarawaqa, Bua Mr Richard Seidman, Taveuni Estates 9.

Mr Maciu Nadre 10.

Mataqali Noro, Lekutu, 8.

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Mr Jainedra Kumar 29.

Taveuni Dive Resort 16.

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Nadrala settlement, Navosa Navukebuli,Macuata 18.

Mr Monsoon Khan 30.

Qara Block C, Ba 31.

Uluisila settlement, Cuvu, Nadroga 32.


Mr. John Kean Shea, Soqulu-Taveuni 19.

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Nawamagi village, Navosa Legalega MPI Station, Nadi Korovou, Kubulau-Bua Rukuruku District School, Rararua Veisaru, Ba Kubulau Bua Area 33.

Kavanagasau, Sigatoka 34.

Kubulau District School, Kubulau-Bua 35.

Nakorokula village, Sigatoka 36.

Nasesevua, Kubulau-Bua 37.

Namalata, Kubulau-Bua Savusavu Public School 38.

Bua 11.

Mr Collin Cranes, 25.

AOG Navutu, Nadroga 39.


Waisa, Kubulau-Bua Taveuni Estate 12.

Mr Shiu Raj 13.

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Garry & Loise Notil, Naduri, Macuata Nawamagi, Navosa 26.

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Naiyala High School, Tailevu Nasesevua, Kubulau- Bua Tau settlement (Mr. Ajay), Nadroga 40.

Qara Block C, Ba 41.

Naveisabasaba 42.

Nakanacagi, Tailevu 9.

LIBRARY The Department’s library contained geological information’s and publications.
It also includes mining files, company reports and has donated periodicals and technical reports.

The Library service is for internal and external customers.

The total Library sales for 2015 were $1,886.80.

These include the sale of geophysical data, digital maps, hard copy maps, memoirs and photocopy publications.

A Total of 114 customers were served at the library this year.
MONTH 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter TOTAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL REVENUE $ 20 7 4 3 34 33 28 13 6 80 422.20 902.60 271.60 290.40 $1886.80 26 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES Figure 23: Borehole at Nadelei and Ra Figure 24: Awareness Tour - Seismic and Tsunami Monitoring Centre CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.

Non-availability of transport.

WAY FORWARD Proper planning of projects and field visits 2.
Poor weather conditions causes delays Proper planning and equipment of teams when going out into the field 27 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION OVERVIEW The Geological Survey Division is responsible to provide geoscience advisory and information; geoscience advice & information, regulate the development of minerals, hydrocarbon and geothermal resources within Fiji and its EEZ and also to provide information on geohazards.
The division is responsible for the implementation of the Mineral Investigation Program (MIP).

This is implemented by selecting priority areas in Fiji for geoscience mapping and surveys.

The assessment of potential areas for mining and petroleum production, providing advice on geohazards issues and identifying quarrying areas in Fiji.

The Division also provides geoscience information services, industry consultation and support for geotechnical surveys.
The Division comprises of 3 major sections (Geological Mapping, Engineering Geology & Offshore Geology) whose key roles are to: 1. carry out geological mapping surveys; 2. conduct studies on oceanographic processes to mitigate coastal erosion; 3. provide timely geosciences information to the industry and stakeholders ; and 4. carry out geotechnical assessments on foreshore developments infrastructure developments, landslides, with sand, gravel and aggregate assessments for development purposes.
STAFF STRUCTURE The division is headed by the Manager Geological Survey, with 7 officers working under the Manager.

ACHIEVEMENTS Activities undertaken for the year include mineral explorations at Nuku Prospect, Naitasiri and Komave Prospect in Nadroga.

Navakadadara in Nasarowaqa, Bua and Conua in Sigatoka, Nadroga were included later towards the 2nd half of the financial year.

Three geological reports were completed in the last quarter of the year with the fourth (Conua prospect) having field notes.
These reports included the Komave, Nuku, and Navakadadara Geological Reports, together with these are the corresponding technical reports for their respective sites.

Fieldwork was carried out on the 4 targeted areas in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

Geochemical mapping was undertaken to identify potential alteration and mineralization zones for anomalies within these areas based on previous exploration studies.
The following field work base maps were digitized for each prospect and these include: Sample location maps (rock chip, stream sediment & ridge sediment samples) Traverse maps Geology & structural maps Alteration and mineralization maps 1) 2) 3) 4) 28 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES Figure 25: Locality maps for Nuku & Komave Prospects (highlighted in yellow) within the Viti Levu Tenement Map Figure 26: Geological Mapping along Komave River Figure 27: Coastal Mapping along Mango Bay ENGINEERING GEOLOGY SECTION The section completed and submitted a total of seventeen (17) geotechnical briefs, eight (8) advisory memos and twenty nine (29) geotechnical reports.
Requests for these geotechnical assessments were received from government agencies, private companies, local communities and individuals.

Majority of the projects achieved centered on commercial and community infrastructure development projects, river and coastal assessments, aggregate surveys, and landslide assessments.
Projects achieved for the year included; 1) assessments for the scoping works for the Sporting Complex at Sawaieke,Gau; 2) 3) development of the new Ba Mission Hospital and hazard assessment at the Vunidawa Hospital, the new site relocation program for Wailotua Village No.

1; 4) for the Ministry of Defense Headquarters; and risk hazard assessment for the Sawani – Serea Road Improvement Project and the geotechnical assessment for the proposed Natovi Development Project.
29 Minor projects involved infrastructure developments on land for commercial purposes and hazard assessments for district schools around Fiji; (Nasautoka District School, Tailevu, Ravitaki District School, and Nabukelevu-i-ra District School, Kadavu, Saioko District School, Ra, and Nalagi Primary School, Nadroga) ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Figure 28: GPS Profiling at Tian Tian Project Site Figure 29: Landslide assessment at Naivicula Village, Navua 30 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENT DIVISION OVERVIEW The Division assesses Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for proposed developments in the industry.
Some key duties include conducting regular environmental monitoring of all existing mine sites, quarry sites and other developments; assisting other departments in the enforcement of the Environmental Management Act (EMA) 2005 in aspects of environmental issues if required; and conducting awareness program around areas of development and to the public when required.

During the financial year, the division inspected active mines at Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited, XINFA Aurum (Nawailevu) and quarries.
This is to ensure compliance with the EMA.

This excludes the monthly monitoring on the Namosi Copper Prospect during exploration and rehabilitation site work.

In addition, the unit is also responsible for the assessments of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environment Management Plans (EMPs) of proposed river gravel extraction, fine sand dredging and foreshore development projects that require a license from the State.
The expansion in the role of the Environment Unit of the Mineral Resources Department has led to the upgrade of the unit into a Division of the Ministry in the realignment exercise carried out in 2015.

An additional 3 posts were created for Scientific Officers to enable the division to successfully meet the targets and goals for the Ministry.
STAFF STRUCTURE The division is headed by the Chief Environment Officer with one (1) senior environment officer and three (3) scientific officer ACHIEVEMENTS The restructure carried out during the year has made a significant impact on the whole Ministry and its perception of sustainable developments and environment management.

The set-up of the ‘Environment Division’ in Quarter3, 2015 has created awareness amongst the regulating officers of the importance of making informed decisions on proposed projects.
It has also shown the commitment of the whole Ministry to the Governments Green Growth framework and global best practice and guidelines.

A result of the change in process mentioned is the introduction of Environment Management Plans (EMP) to be submitted by exploration companies for proposed work.

This ensures that the operation will have environment protection measures in the plans.

Another highlight was the invitation by Hon.


Minster Vuniwaqa by the Chief Environment Officer for a week’s tour (15th to the 20th July, 2015) of the Australian mining institutions and mine sites.

This trip was a familiarisation tour for the Minister funded by the Australian Government and also to facilitate collaboration talks with the Australian Government on ways to improve land administration and mining operations in Fiji.
31 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS/ASSESSMENTS IN 2015 Mining Lease Exploration Lease Quarries Quarterly inspections of Vatukoula Gold Mine and Bauxite Mines in Bua 18 35 River Gravel Extraction/Fine Sand Dredging 27 EIAs processed including site assessments and inspections.

Post approval monitoring was carried out quarterly.

Foreshore Development 9 EIAs processed including site assessments and inspections.
Post approval monitoring was carried out quarterly Consultations 17 CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.

Shortage of resources and staff to conduct the inspection 2.

Lack of monitoring and last minute notification given to companies operating of any breaches to the related Acts or conditions set out for projects licensed and regulated by the Ministry.

3.

Ineffective data gathering and interpretation.


WAY FORWARD Strengthen the unit’s role in the EIA process and conducting EIA review’s to identify impacts on environment and communities and strategies procedures to minimize pollution.

Give ample notice to companies of analyses results and recommendations Development of a database for monitoring activities and data input and a system that contain records of monitoring data.
Figure 30: Navua River Gravel Extraction Inspection - Earthworks Figure 31: NJV Rehabilitation Work Inspection - Namosi Figure 32: Site Assessment at Naibulu East- Bauxite 32 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES MINES DIVISION OVERVIEW The Mining Division is the regulatory arm of the Mineral Resources Department and regulates the mineral sector, including hydrocarbon and geothermal resources.
The division is responsible for using best practices, stronger customer focus to promote, facilitate and maintain a competitive minerals sector for Fiji that is beneficial to all stakeholders.

This is carried out through: i. ensuring effective and efficient development of Fiji’s mineral sector through regulatory framework that exists in the Mining Act, the Explosives Act, the Quarries Act and the Environmental Management Act, and ii.
formulating, reviewing and the provision of advice on policies; administer mining tenement; environmental monitoring and protection, social impact assessment and landowners liaison.

The Division progressively initiates continuous improvement of its systems and processes so as to improve its service delivery to the private sector and the general public.
STAFF STRUCTURE The division is headed by the manager mines and has one principal engineer mines and one principal technical officer that looks after the;  Tenement Administration Unit;  Community Consultation Unit;  Resource Geology Unit; and  Inspectorate Unit.

ACHIEVEMENTS 1.

TENEMENT UNIT Figure 33: Total Exploration Expenditure per Tenement Holder 33 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 SPECIAL PROSPECTING LICENSE 1.

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Applications Received License Granted Licenses Renewed Applications Cancelled Renewals Being Processed Lease Granted Petroleum Exploration License Application cancelled SPECIAL MINING LEASE 1.

PR Issued PROSPECTORS RIGHT TOTAL EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE 2 0 8 5 29 2 12 159 1.

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YEAR 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 EXPENDITURE $36, 033, 103.80 $88, 207, 380.21 $62, 739, 292.11 $50, 665, 648.42 $33, 631, 014.17 $16, 783, 055.93 2.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The Unit continuously consult with landowning units and other communities/settlements who work closely on related mineral exploration, mining and quarrying sites for their feedbacks and also try to address their grievances.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR EXPLORATION LICENSES CX NUMBER COMPANY Aljen Pacific Limited Aljen Pacific Limited Viti Mining Limited AREA Vugadrodrolevu Wainamoli Nakorowaiwai Hurrah Mining Limited Vago 1.

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801 784 783 793 34 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES SPECIAL PROSPECTING LICENSE SPL NUMBER 1420 COMPANY Namosi Joint Venture 1415 1216 1368 1231 1436 1442 1463 1454 Millenium Mining Geopacific Limited Geopacific Limited Beta Limited Beta Limited Oak Mines Amex Resources Dome Mines 1.

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1505 Rainsky Mining Co. Ltd. AREA Namosi Kavukavu, Nadroga Nabila, Nadroga Vuda Rakiraki, Saivou, Ra Raviravi, Rakiraki Malomalo, Ravuravi, Nadroga Sorokoba Tavua Naqalimare 3.

RESOURCE GEOLOGY UNIT The Resources Geology Unit plans to create a mineral inventory database that enables the State to keep track of the quality and quantity of mineral resources in site.
TENEMENT HOLDER Aljen Pacific Limited Aurum Exploration (Fiji) Limited Beta Limited Dome Mines Limited Fine Metals (Fiji) Limited Geopacific Limited Kalo Exploration Limited Lion One Limited 1.

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Millennium Mining (Fiji) Limited 10.

Namosi Joint Venture 11.

Newcrest Exploration (Fiji) Limited 12.

Oak Mines Limited 13.

Rainsky Mining 14.


Viti Mining Limited NUMBER OF TENEMENTS ASSESSED 1 1425 SPL NUMBER 6 3 1 1 3 3 4 2 1 1 3 3 4 1423, 1424, 1427, 1428, 1429 & 1430 1231, 1373 & 1436 1454 1457 1361, 1368 & 1493 1464, 1491 & 1492 1283, 1296, 1467 & 1468 1216 & 1415 1420 1504 1443, 1444 & 1445 1489, 1490 & 1505 1459, 1469, 1470 & 1471 4.

INSPECTORATE UNIT a.

Mining – eight (8) inspection was conducted for the financial year.

Nawailevu – 3 Wainivesi – 1 VGML – 3 b.


Explosives – License to Store and Deal (148) Naibulu East - 1 35 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 NAME OF OFFICER Noa Tuiloma TRAINING ATTENDED Environment Management in Mining Nilesh Karan Metal Mining Development Administration ORGANISATION & COUNTRY IM4DC, Australia DURATION RETURN TO WORK 4 Weeks Consultation strategies for anti- mining communities JICA, Japan 10 Weeks Implementation of database for tenement administration.
Onisimo Fonmanu Pyrotechnics Approved Handler Fireworks Professional, New Zealand 1 week Formulate checklists for fireworks inspections (completed).

Review approved fireworks list (on going).

Nileshni Chand Sustainable Mining Development Peniasi Toga Sustainable Mining Practices JICA, Japan 10 weeks IM4DC, Australia 1 week Environmental Management Guideline for Mineral Exploration Sustainable Extractive Industry- Resource Owners Partnership Model CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD 1.
CHALLENGES Lack of skilled/qualified personnel specialized in tenement administration WAY FORWARD Attract specialized technical staffs through remuneration upgrade to equate private companies.

2.

Out of date policies Relevant Senior Managers and Policy Team to work towards reviewing policies.

Introduce penalties for breaches on tenure conditions.

Strengthen networking with stakeholders - Issues to be raised during Council meeting.
Figure 34: VGML Mine Inspection Figure 35: UNDP Workshop for Neglected Development Minerals - Flame Tree Quarry 36 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICE DIVISION OVERVIEW The unit plays an important role in providing Information technology and GIS support services in the department.

It ensures proper management of geoscience information both in analog and digital format.
In 2015, the unit was assigned to coordinate the compilation of the department reports and ensuring timely submission to the Monitoring unit.

This is done in consultation with respective division managers.

The division worked closely with other respective divisional managers in the compilation of the Department Standard Operating Procedures and restructure documents during the internal restructure exercise.
STAFF STRUCTURE The division looks after three units namely; Geospatial Unit, Accounts and Administration Section.

The division under the Director Mineral is headed by the Principal Scientific Officer and has a Scientific Officer, Senior Admin Officer and an Accounts officer.

ACHIEVEMENTS 1.

MIGRATION TO GOVNET The initiated project was to standardize current IT system to be in line with other government agencies.
The migration to govnet domain was completed during the second quarter whereby all machines were connected to the govnet domain and the migration of email account from zimbra webmail to Microsoft exchange.

The project was completed in consultation with ITC and Telecom Fiji Limited.

The Department did not renew the contract with Kidanet since the data link to ITC was through Telecom Fiji Limited.

The Multiple protocol link switches installed has a bandwidth of 2M shared.
One of the advantages of migrating to govnet was to reduce the monthly rental charges paid to the Internet Service Provider [ISP].

With the changes made the department was able to save $14,328 annually.

As part of the migration to GOVNET, new equipment was purchased to ensure that the right level of resources is available to meet changing level of demands.
Item purchased are as follows: ITEM QUANTITY Dell Projector UPS Desktop PC Cab Laptop Optiplex Printer TOTAL 2 10 8 1 5 9 2 COST $7,190 $1,600 $14,600 $1,748.30 $9,382.60 $15,472.84 $1,930 $51,923.74 37 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2.

USER SUPPORT & REQUEST IT support services is an on-going requests which requires immediate response by the unit staff.

All faults/requests from staff were recorded in the IT Fault Log database.
Out of the 429 faults/request reported within the department, 320 were hardware related and 109 relating to software issues.

The work covers troubleshooting, maintenance of hardware, reformatting of PC, laptop and installations of IT equipment.

This task constitutes approximately 60% to 70% of the two Technical Assistant’s duties for 2015.

This has been attributed to the increase in the number of computers within the department.
Computers that have expired warranty were maintained internally whilst computers with warranty were sent to their respective supplier for maintenance.

Board of survey was carried out to board the items that were not in proper condition and the once which also have a lifespan of more than 4 to 5 years.

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DATABASE DEVELOPMENT Two databases were developed, TENEMENT and MRDEMPSTAT database to capture the department’s employee detail information.

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CARTOGRAPHIC/GIS SERVICES Routine work continued as usual in providing services both to internal and external customers.

The preparation of data requested by customers was provided on a timely basis.

The unit oversees the maintenance of spatial database of Mining Tenements on quarterly basis and ensures that SPL boundaries were accurately drawn to demarcate area applied for by the customer.

The preparation of thematic map based on request by internal and external customers.
The unit staff worked closely with the Geological Survey divisions in the maintenance of Aggregate and MIP database using GIS applications.

Unit staff was also involved in field visit for data verifications and ground trothing.

The integration of borehole data using GIS application in consultation with the Hydrogeology Section.
Mining files verified during the year are as follows: FILE TYPE CX-Special Prospecting Application SPL-Special Prospecting Licence SML-Special Mining Lease OEL-Oil Exploration Licence CX OEL-Oil Exploration Application Special requests 1.

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TOTAL 20 4 1 3 7 20 CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES WAY FORWARD 1.

Management of data and storage  Upgrading of IT infrastructure  Purchase of proper data storage to host all datasets.
38 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES 39 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 POLICY, PLANNING, RESEARCH & MONITORING OVERVIEW The division provides executive support to the Minister, Permanent Secretary and the Deputy Secretary through the provision of Policy Research, Planning, Media Liaison and Customer Advocacy.
The division is also responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the Ministry’s Annual Corporate Plan and Capital Projects implementation through close coordination with central agencies like the Strategic Framework for Change Coordination Office (SFCCO), Ministry of Strategic Planning, Ministry of Finance, and Public Service Commission.
The Division’s core roles and responsibilities include the quarterly cabinet paper’s implementation updates to Cabinet Office, report & monitoring and executive support through research and drafting of speeches.

STAFF STRUCTURE The division is headed by the Deputy Secretary with the assistance of the two (2) Senior Research Officers; one (1) Senior Research officer for Policy and the second for Monitoring.
ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUT ACHIEVEMENTS Quarterly Cabinet Decisions Implementation Update to Cabinet Office Reporting Executive Support: MLMR Research Submitted all Quarterly Cabinet Decisions Implementation Update to Cabinet Office     Submitted all ICO & QPPR Reports to Central Agencies Submitted Ministry PSIP 2016-2018 submission to SPO Submitted Budget Justification to Manager Finance for onward submission Submitted Capital Work Programmes for all Budgeted Projects   Analysis State Land Rental – Reasons for Improved Market Value for Nationwide consultation on State Land Rental Reassessment  Australia Fiji Business Council  Deep Sea Bed Mining   Abstract – Urban Land Management (World Bank, Washington DC) Lowy Institute for International Policy Executive Support: MLMR Speech  2015 Hibiscus speech: THEME: Climate Change: Communities Adapting from the Ridge to the Reef  Opening of the FIG Congress: Ensuring Response to Change; Ensuring the Survey of Tomorrow Launching of the Solar Cooker Project, Namosau, Ba  Chief Guest: Charter of Kiwanis Club in Fiji   MLMR Chief Guest Prize Giving Ceremony: Sigatoka Methodist College  MLMR Chief Guest : Department of Immigration Awards Night 40 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES 2015 CABINET PAPERS NAME OF PAPER National Groundwater Development Projects Information Paper Mineral Investigation Information Paper [MIP] Proposed National Policy for Grant of Foreshore Leases CP(15) 138 Compensation for the Loss of Fishing Rights over Foreshore Leases CP(15) 139 Modernizing of Fiji’s Geodetic Datum CP(15)169 Proposal to Increase State Land Rental Formalization of Informal Settlements – Criteria for Allocation of Lots Proposal to Increase State Land Rental 1.
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REMARKS Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

143 Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

214 Paper was withdrawn Cabinet Decision No.

182 Paper was withdrawn Cabinet Decision No.

183 Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

207 Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

212 Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

242 Tabled and Noted by Cabinet Cabinet Decision No.

281 CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD 1.


CHALLENGES Limited resources in terms of human and finances.

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Lack of succession planning 3.

Absence of proper work-related capacity building e.g.

policy development, Cabinet papers, quality assurance, media and customer service.

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Projects – Irregularities in land information data and various unresolved land-related issue.

WAY FORWARD  Unit/staffs realignment leading to the establishment of  the complaints & media unit.
Engagement of Project Officers to work under the 2 Projects: Harmonization and Rental Arrears collection  Attend workshops on ‘Mentoring’ and ‘Coaching’   Encourage weekly meetings and informal discussions Strengthening of team bonding activities  Make recommendations and ensure staffs attend relevant workshops and training.
  Field reports with recommendations are submitted to divisional land managers for their further action Enhance and work with Geospatial Information Management to correct and update the land information data  Monitor deployment report through liaising with lands administration division (HQ & divisional offices) 41 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CORPORATE SERVICE DIVISION OVERVIEW The Corporate Services Division is an internal support service, managing resources for the achievement of the Department’s strategies, ensuring compliance with a number of governance obligations and improving corporate policies, procedures and outcomes.
It also has a coordinating role in standardizing governance and accountability oversight across the ministry.

To coordinate the above, Corporate Services Management/Development and Administration and the Financial Services.

is divided into the following divisions; Human Resource The Human Resource Management/Development and Administration Section works towards enhancing the capacity of the Ministry to effectively deliver on its objectives.
The section aims at acquiring, building and retaining human capacity who in turn provide quality, efficient and effective services to the public.

It provides strategic and day to day support to the various divisions of the ministry and ensures that the organization has the human capacity to deliver on its targeted goals.
The section ensures that human resources and administration policy guidelines are in place, correctly interpreted and fairly applied relating to its various functions of; planning, recruitment and selection, discipline/grievance handling, compensation, employee relations, staff welfare, staff training and development, Performance Management and staff career growth and succession plans, asset management, utilities and office maintenance and statutory compliance.
Other areas of the administration function exist to ensure effectiveness of the ministry in the areas of fleet management, documents management and occupational health and safety.

FUNCTIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1.

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Recruitment and Selection Process; Corporate Planning Process; Staff Training and Development Process; 4.

Annual Reporting Activities to Parliament; 5.

Grievance Management Process; 6. Review of Organizational Structure; 8.

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Records Management; Performance Management System; Customer Services and Reception.

Disciplinary Process; Fleet Management Personnel Management; 7.

Human Resource Management System; 14.

Occupational Health & Safety 42 Figure 36: ACP Workshop MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES STAFF STRUCTURE The Corporate Services Division consists of Director Corporate Services, Manager Corporate Services and Manager Finance.

ACHIEVEMENTS 1.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION a.


Undertaking of the Ministry Restructure Spearheaded by the Permanent Secretary with the assistance of secretariat from HRM, the Ministry undertook a restructure exercise that involved a SWOT analysis of existing roles and programmes and reviewed the Ministry structure in accordance with the corresponding responsibilities of each targeted output.

The Restructure was officially launched by the Permanent Secretary and endorsed by the Minister.

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Establishment of a Post Processing Unit The establishment of a Post Processing Unit was in response to an internal SWOT analysis undertaken by the Ministry under the restructure exercise.

c. Internal Review of MQR for all advertised posts An internal review on MQR was conducted to reflect the consideration for experienced staff of the Ministry.

These are staffs who may not have fully achieved the standard degree qualifications for middle to senior level positions.

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FINANCE SECTION The Finance Section strives to be more transparent and accountable to ensure that functions and outputs provided are of a high standard and executed effectively and efficiently in compliance with Government’s governing acts and procedures in Accounting and Auditing standards.

In 2015 the Finance Section was tasked with management of a budget of 32,994,412.
And with the delegated role of the Permanent Secretary as the Chief Accounting Officer of the Ministry, the role of the Finance unit was considerably important in terms of gatekeeping, and stringent stewardship of ministry’s funds.
FUNCTIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE FINANCE SERVICES Chart of Accounts Payments Processing using the Finance One System Asset Management Stock taking and Inventory Work in Collaboration with the Audit Office, and Ministry of Finance in relation to audit for the Ministry Provide Technical Support to Lands Technical Operations for example, Noting, Opening & closing of Accounts Verification and Rental Charge 1.

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43 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD CHALLENGES 1.
Advertisement and appointment of vacant posts which was put on hold due to restructure 2.

Appointment of scarce skill professions namely, registered surveyors, registered Valuers, mining engineers and geologists WAY FORWARD Establishing of a Post Processing Unit to progress selection and recruitment to vacant posts Review HODs JD and IWP to be held responsible for ensuring up skilling of staffs in the scarce skilled areas.
And implementing a work attachment program for officers to undergo work attachment with private companies to pursue registrations in survey and valuation 3.
Ensuring that restructure principles are implemented in the next operating year Putting in place an implementation plan to monitor restructure plans for the ministry in 2016 Figure 37: Manager Corporate conducting SPA Figure 38: Organization Realignment Consultation 2015 44 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT For the year ended 31 December 2015 45 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 46 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT | For the year ended 31 December 2015 47 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT For the year ended 31 December 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 48 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT For the year ended 31 December 2015 49 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT | For the year ended 31 December 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 50 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE | For the year ended 31 December 2015 51 APPROPRIATION STATEMENT For the year ended 31 December 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 52 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT OF LOSSES For the year ended 31 December 2015 53 TRUST ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS | For the year ended 31 December 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 54 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | For the year ended 31 December 2015 55 [Continuation] ANNUAL REPORT 2015 56 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES [Continuation] 57 [Continuation] ANNUAL REPORT 2015 58 MINISTRY OF LANDS & MINERAL RESOURCES [Continuation] 59 [Continuation] ANNUAL REPORT 2015 60 Parliament Paper No.
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