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2015 ANNUAL REPORTOffice of the PresidentParliamentary Paper No.
47 of 2018 Office of the President2015 Annual Report OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report1Letter to the Minister31st July 2018Honourable Josaia Voreqe BainimaramaPrime MinisterGovernment BuildingsSUVAufs: Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime MinisterDear Sir,I am honoured to present the Annual Report for the Office of the President for the financial year ending 31st December 2015, in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2004 which requires Government agencies to table their Annual Reports before Parliament.I thank you also for continuous support towards His Excellency the President and his Office throughout the year.Yours sincerely,…………………………..Pene BaleinabuliOfficial Secretary to the President 2OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report pageCHAPTER 1: Overview 4 1.1 Official Secretary’s Review 4 1.2 Office Overview 5 1.3 2016 Outlook 5CHAPTER 2: Report on Roles and Outcomes 5 2.1 Vision 5 2.2 Mission 5 2.3 Values 5 2.4 Legislations and Documents 6 2.5 Roles and Responsibilities 6 2.6 Outcomes, Outputs and Performance Targets 6CHAPTER 3: Agency Structure 8CHAPTER 4: Programme Components 9 Outcome 1.0: Constitutional Function 9 1.1 Constitutional Roles and Appointments 9 Outcome 2.0: International Relations 11 2.1 International and Diplomatic Services 11 Outcome 3.0: Public Sector Reforms 15 3.1 Portfolio Leadership and Secretariat Support 15 College of Honour Report 20 3.2 Strengthen Accountability and Reforms 21 Outcome 4.0: Financial Services 22 4.1 Strengthen Accountability and Reforms 22 Outcome 5.0: Building National Identity and Social Cohesion 23 5.1 President’s Community Engagements with Emphasis on the Disadvantaged 24 Outcome 6.0: Financial Statements 28 Contents OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report3 Figure 1: Organisation Structure 8 Table 1: Outcomes and Outputs 6 Table 2: Attendance to Constitutional Roles 9 Table 3: Swearing-in/Commissioning and Appointments 9-10 Table 4: Commander-in-Chief Role 10-11 Table 5: Presentation of Credentials 11 Table 6: Courtesy and Farewell Calls
 12-13 Table 7: Diplomatic Functions 14-15 Table 8: Presentation of I-Tatau 15 Table 9: Community Engagements 15-17, 20 Table 10: Investiture Ceremonies 20 Table 11: College of Honour Recipients 20-21 Table 12: Engagements to Promote Environmental Sustainability 22 Table 13: Financial Compost Report 22 Table 14: Engagements in Support of National Identity/Unity 23 Table 15: Engagements in Support of Young People 23 Table 16: Engagements in Support of Disability 23 Table 17: Engagements in Support of Women 24 Table 18: Engagements in Support of Poverty Alleviation 24 Table 19: Total Engagements 24 Table 20: Summary of Engagements 2010-2015 24 Table 21: Total Engagements versus 2015 Targets 25 4OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportOverview1.1 Official Secretary’s ReviewThe year 2015 will be recorded as another historic period for Fiji: it saw His Excellency Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Ratu Epeli Nailatikau successfully completing his tenure as President and Head of State, a position he held since 2009, and the inauguration of HisExcellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote as Fiji’s fifth Head of State since becoming a Republic in 1987.The smooth transition under Fiji’s new Constitution, that His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau assented to in 2013, reflected Fiji’s maturity as an independent and sovereign nation.
His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was farewelled on 11 November by hundreds of local and foreign dignitaries at the Coronation Ground of the State House.

His Excellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote was inaugurated on 12 November, at the same venue.The 2015 Annual Report is dedicated to the former President, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

On pages 20 and 21, we provide a summary of His Excellency’s record-breaking engagements.
In essence, His Excellency achieved a number of firsts during his tenure ranging from being the first Head of State in Fiji to champion a particular cause and to assertively pursue the cause to the greatest extent possible – for instance visiting virtually all the secondary schools in Fiji and personally interacting with over 71,000 students; to developing an unprecedented high work rate including attending almost 350 engagements and delivering 180 speeches in a calendar year.
At one particular engagement overseas involving His Excellency’s role as Fiji’s Special Representative on HIV/AIDS, His Excellency delivered 12 speeches within eight days.The exceptionally high work rate reflected His Excellency’s philosophy to “always lead by example.” Even after leaving Office, His Excellency continues to serve the nation and the international community in his capacity as the United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador on HIV/AIDS for the Pacific.The Report also describes the other major achievements of the Office including facilitating the new President’s equally high work rate.
At the time of writing this Report, His Excellency had attended to an average of 17 engagements including delivering about five speeches per month - indications of how His Excellency wishes to continue the trend set by his predecessor.At the operational level, the Office channeled significant effort to developing its human resources through increased and ongoing training throughout the year.

It also channeled attention to improving its financial management capabilities.
At the time of writing this Report, the Office was able to clear all the outstanding accounts that had accumulated from the past nine years.
It also had put in place more stringent measures including risk management strategies to ensure that the Office is able to lead by example through its facilitation of the President and Head of State’s exceptionally high work rate while strengthening its governance systems with a focus on accountability and transparency.I acknowledge the increasing support towards the Office of the President from across the whole of Government in particular the Office of the Prime Minister for the constant guidance on issues of national and international significance, and the Ministry of Economy for easily facilitating the funding needs of the Office.
The contribution of all the staff members is also acknowledged with appreciation.....................................................P. N. BaleinabuliOfficial Secretary to the President Chapter: 1 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report51.2 Office Overview • The Official Secretary, in his capacity as the operational Head for the Office of the President oversees the three divisions namely; the Executive Support Division, the Operations Division and the Corporate Services Division.
The Security Services Division is under the charge of the President’s Aide-de-Camp.

• The Executive Division provides direct support to the President by planning, organising and managing all national and international engagements; advising on contextual matters and other issues; and drafting speeches and messages.

The division also responds to all communication from stakeholders and the public at large.
• The Operation Division handles all support services within the Domestic Services Section, which deals directly with His Excellency’s personal welfare and wellbeing; and the Landscape Section with all its activities, including the upkeep of the State House compound and the outposts.

The third unit that comes under this division is the Project Management Unit (PMU), which manages all capital projects for the Office.
• The Corporate Services Division provides corporate services, Finance, Human Resources Management, and Report on Roles and OutcomesChapter: 2 2.1 Vision: To Be the Pillar of National Unity 2.2 Mission: The primary mission of the Office of the President is:• To support the President in fulfilling his obligations as the Executive Authority of the State.
The Office of the President will work in accordance with all relevant legislations including the Constitution and the Honours and Awards Act 1995, among others; • To provide outstanding facilitative services to its customers including all members of the public and both local and foreign dignitaries; • To emphasise the importance of its human resources and accommodate their creative and innovative abilities in the pursuit of service excellence; and • To operate within its budget and allocated resources whilst investing in technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
2.3 Values:The Office of the President shall uphold the core of intrinsic values consistent with the values espoused by the Public Service as articulated in the Constitution.
The values and principles of State Service include:• High standard of professionalism, including ethics and integrity;• Prompt and faithful implementation of Government policies and administration of laws;• Being free from corruption;• Efficient, effective and economic use of public resources; prompt response to requests and questions and delivery of service to the public in a respectful, effective, impartial, fair and equitable manner;• Accountability for administrative conduct;• Transparency including: - Timely, accurate disclosure on information to the public; - Prompt, complete and candid reporting to Parliament as required by law;Information Technology support for the Office.
The division also manages and coordinates transport and the College of Honour Section.

1.3 2016 Outlook • The Office will continuously re-align itself to improve the support services towards the new President’s first term in Office, placing emphasis on continued improvement of services to the national and international community as per requirements of the Constitution and protocol.
• The Office will continue to facilitate the President’s social obligations and support areas of special concern to His Excellency.

• The Office will seek to ensure that more deserving citizens are awarded under the Honours and Awards System.

• The organisational reform in-line with Government’s overarching civil service reform agenda will continue to be addressed by the management of the Office.
This includes continuing the focus on human resources development, improving its financial management capabilities, and securing and allocating appropriate resources for capital projects.

6OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report - Cultivation of good human resource management and career development practices, to maximise human potential; and - Recruitment and promotion based on objectivity, impartiality and fair competition, ability, education, experience and other characteristics of merit.
2.4 Legislations and DocumentsThe Office of the President is guided by the following legislations and documents:• The Constitution of the Republic of Fiji 2013• Fiji Honours and Awards Act 1995 • The People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress• The Strategic Framework for Change • The Roadmap to Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development 2009-2014 2.5 Roles and ResponsibilitiesAccordingly, the role and responsibilities of the Office of the President are specifically:• To ensure that the responsibilities of the President under the Constitution and other relevant Legislations are carried out effectively and efficiently;• To facilitate the proper administration of the Office including the effective utilisation of the budgetary provision in accordance with Public Service Rules and Regulations and the Financial Regulations, respectively;• To provide domestic support services to His Excellency the President, including the proper care and maintenance of all the Presidential properties;• To provide secretariat support services in the administration of the Fiji Honours and Awards system, and;• To provide security and personal protection services to the President and his immediate family through the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Police.2.6 Outcomes, Outputs and Performance TargetsTable 1: Outcomes and OutputsOutcomesOutputsPerformance Targets1.
Constitutional Function - Facilitation and implementation of executive and judicial appointments as per constitution1.1 Prompt and effective facilitation of the President’s Constitutional functions1.1.1 Facilitate the President’s attendance to all constitutional roles as Executive Head of the State (Parliament-sitting, advice, assent to Bills, etc.

)1.1.2 Facilitate the President’s attendance to all constitutional appointments (Swearing-in, appointments/ rescission, etc.)
1.1.3 Facilitate the President’s attendance to all ceremonial functions and responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces 2. International Relations - Facilitation for the promotion of diplomatic relations2.1 Prompt and effective facilitation of support services to strengthen international and diplomatic relations2.1.1 Facilitate the President’s attendance to ceremonial functions for foreign dignitaries (Courtesy and Farewell Calls, Presentation of Credentials, etc.
)2.1.2 Facilitate the President’s attendance to diplomatic functions (National days, engagements, visits, etc.)

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Public Sector Reform - Support and facilitation of Presidential ceremonial roles- Secretariat support services for the execution of the President’s role as Chancellor of the Order of Fiji - Provision of effective support services for the security of the President -Upkeep of Government House compound and Presidential properties- Provision of professional domestic support- Formulation of a Master Plan3.1 Portfolio leadership, policy advice and secretariat support3.2 Strengthen accountability and reforms3.1.1 Facilitate the President’s attendance to other ceremonial functions (I-Tatau)3.1.2 Facilitate the President’s Community engagements covering all sectors of society3.1.3 Provision of secretariat support services for the execution of the President’s role as Chancellor of the Order of Fiji3.2.1 Provision of 24-hour security services to the President and his immediate family3.2.2 Provision of maintenance and upkeep of Government House compound and the Presidential properties at Deuba and Lautoka3.2.3 Provision of professional domestic support3.2.4 Procurement of soft furnishings for the State House3.2.5 Formulation of a Master Plan- Promote innovation and best management practices in service delivery- Promote awareness of environmental sustainability3.2.6 Improved performance and efficiency of Staff3.2.7 Promote innovation and best management practices in service delivery3.2.8 Promote awareness of environmental sustainability4.
Financial Services4.1 Strengthen accountability and reforms4.1.1 Promote an effective and stable financial system5.

Building National Identity and Social Cohesion- Facilitate national events that promote national identity/unity5.1 Effective and efficient facilitation of the President’s community engagements with emphasis on the disadvantaged5.1.1 Facilitate Fiji Day celebrations to promote national identity/unity6.
Social Justice- Increase youth and young people awareness6.1.1 Increase youth and young people awareness6.1.2 Install user friendly entry facility7.

Gender Equality and Women in Development7.1.1 Facilitation of presidential roles towards gender equality and empowerment8.
Poverty Reduction8.1.1 Facilitation of presidential roles towards poverty alleviation 8OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportAgency StructureChapter: 3 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report9Table 2: Attendance to Constitutional RolesDateDetails1 11/02Assent - Boxing Commission of Fiji (Amendment) Act 2015 - Republic of Fiji Military Forces (Amendment) Act 2015213/02His Excellency the President assent the Bills from Parliament327/02Meeting with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama401/05Presentation of the Annual Report of the Electoral Commission522/05Assent - Companies Act 2015614/07Assent - Fiji Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 2015- Land Transport (Amendment) Act 2015- Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2015- Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Act 2015- Media Industry Development (Amendment) Act 2015714/09Opening of the new session of Parliament 2015-2016814/09Opening of Parliament Reception hosted by Their Excellencies for the Opening of the new session of Parliament923/11Assent - Service Turnover Tax (Amendment) Act 2015- Tax Administration (Amendment) Act 2015- Stamp Duties (Amendment) Act 2015- Environment Levy act 2015- Value Added (Amendment) Act 2015- Customs (Amendment) Act 2015- Customs Tariff (Amendment) Act 2015- Excise (Amendment) Act 2015- Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (Amendment) Act 2015- Medicinal Products (Amendment) Act 2015- Pharmacy Profession (Amendment) Act 2015- National Fire Service (Amendment) Act 2015- Ship Registration (Amendment) Act 2015- Tertiary Scholarship and Loans (Amendment) Act 2015- Income Tax Act (Amendment) 2015Table 2 highlights the facilitation of His Excellency the President’s attendance to all constitutional roles as Executive Head of the State.Table 3: Swearing-in/Commissioning and AppointmentsDateDetails1 08/01Puisne Judge, Hon.
Mr. Justice Kilivitige Priyantha Fernando 214/01Puisne Judge in the High Court of Fiji Hon.

Mr. Justice David Chelvasingam Alfred314/01Resident Magistrate, Mr. Henpitage Pushpa Nilantha Rangajeeva Wimalasena420/01Resident Magistrate, Ms. Chandani Niranjala Nanayakkara Wasam Halloluwage Dona Dias504/02Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal, Hon.
Mr. Justice Jayantha Chandrasiri JayasuriyaOutcome 1.0: Constitutional Function 1.1 Constitutional Roles and Appointments Programme ComponentsChapter: 4 10OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report602/04Commissioning of Fiji’s New Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ioane Naivalurua702/04Commissioning of Fiji’s New High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency Yogesh Punja802/04Commissioning of Fiji’s New Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and the African Caribbean Pacific Union Group of States,908/04Justice of Appeal of the Supreme Court on the Non-Resident panel, Hon.
Mr. Justice Buwaneka Pandukabaya Aluwihare1008/04Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji, Hon.

Mr. Justice Aruna Gamini Aluthge1122/04Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji, Hon.

Mr. Justice Arachchige Achala Uthpalavanna Wengappuli1204/05Judge of the Court of Appeal on the Non-Resident panel, Hon.

Mr. Justice Wannakuwattewaduge Jude Shavindra Fernando1311/05Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji, Hon.
Mr. Justice Lyone Degiri Mendis Seneviratne1404/06Commissioning of Fiji’s New Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Esala Teleni1517/08Resident Magistrate, Mr. Jioji Momo Boseiwaqa1624/08Puisne Judge, Hon.

Mr. Justice Vinsent Shashikalum Perera1708/09Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal, Hon.

Mr. Justice Mudiyanselage Chandana Prematilaka1808/09Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal, Hon.
Mr. Justice Anthony Francis Tissa FernandoTable 4: Commander-in-Chief RoleDateDetails1 08/01De-briefing by the Organising Committee for the Commemoration of the First Fiji Contingent to the World War One212/03Meeting with Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Brigadier Mosese Tikoitoga319/03Meeting on the 100th Anniversary to Commemorate the departure of the Fiji Labour Corps.420/03Consultation Review of the National Security and Defence Sector by the Ministry of Defence officials525/042015 ANZAC Day Dawn Service628/04Meeting with the Organizing Committee - 100th Anniversary Service of the Fiji Labour Corps1906/10Judge of the Supreme Court, Hon.
Mr. Justice Wewage Priyasath Gerard Dep2006/10Judge of the Supreme Court, Hon.

Mr. Justice Sir Brian Richard Keith2107/10Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji, Hon.

Mr. Justice Mohammed Riyaz Mohammed Hamza2207/10Resident Magistrate - Ms. Deepika Prakash2316/10Swearing-in of New Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon.
Semi Tuleca Koroilavesau2423/12Commissioning Ceremony of Fiji’s Heads of Mission:Mr Jitoko Tikolevu, High Commissioner Designate to the Court of St James; and Mr Kamlesh Sashi Prakash, Ambassador Designate to the United Arabs EmiratesTable 3 includes the facilitation of His Excellency the President’s attendance to all constitutional appointments.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report11719/05Commemorative Service for the Fiji Labour Corps & First Fiji Reinforcement to World War One at the National War Memorial829/05International Day for the United Nations Peacekeepers at the National War Memorial929/05Ceremonial Sunset – Beating the Retreat at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Nabua1030/06Meeting with the Organising Committee for the World War One Commemoration1116/07Commemorative Service for the 2nd Fiji Contingent, 2nd and 3rd Fiji Reinforcement, 3rd Fiji Contingent and the Women of Fiji who served in World War One1229/07Debriefing on the Commemorative Service1306/10Briefing with the Land Force Commander, Col. Sitiveni T. Qiliho1411/11Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial1511/11Farewell Ceremony for Their Excellencies, Former President Ratu Sir Epeli Nailatikau & Former First Lady Adi Koila Nailatikau1622/12Visit by the Retired Senior RFMF OfficersTable 4 contains the facilitation of His Excellency the President’s attendance to all ceremonial functions and responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.Table 5: Presentation of CredentialsOutcome 2.0: International RelationsDateDetails103/02Ambassador of the United States of America to Fiji, Her Excellency Judith Beth Cefkin219/02Non-resident High Commissioner Designate of Pakistan, Her Excellency Naela Chohan319/02Non-resident Ambassador Designate of Spain, His Excellency Manuel Viturro de la Torre426/02Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Zhang Ping503/03Non Resident Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Jalaladin Namini Miyani603/03Non-resident Ambassador of Portugal, His Excellency Paulo Jorge Sousa da Cunha Alves714/04Non-resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman, His Highness Al Sayyid Nazar Bin Majid AL SAID816/04Non-resident Ambassador of Sweden, His Excellency Par Ahlberger 916/04Non-resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari1028/04Non-resident High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Kazi Imtiaz Hossain1102/07Non-resident Ambassador of Uruguay, His Excellency Ricardo Varela1202/07Non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency Chirachai Punkrasin1307/07Non-resident Ambassador of Norway, Her Excellency Unni Klostav1419/08Non-resident Ambassador of Netherlands, His Excellency Robert Willem Zaagman1526/08Non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq, His Excellency Mouayed Saleh1617/09Non-resident Ambassador of Hungary, His Excellency Dr. Attila Laszlo Gruber1707/10Non-resident Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency David Vogelsanger1808/12Resident Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia, Mr Sebastian L. AnefaTable 5 comprises facilitation of His Excellency the President’s attendance to the presentation of Credentials by foreign dignitaries.
2.1 International and Diplomatic Services 12OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportTable 6: Courtesy Calls and Farewell CallsDateDetails1.12/01 Courtesy Call by Outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Huang Yong2.22/01Courtesy Call by the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency Baron Divavesi Waqa accompanied by the First Lady3.02/03Courtesy Call by Ambassador Choi Jong-moon, Special Envoy for the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea to the Korea-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue4.04/03Courtesy Call by Chinese Special Envoy to the China-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue, His Excellency Du Qiwen5.17/03Courtesy Call by International Planned Parenthood Federation Regional Director, Ms. Nora Murat6.14/04Farewell Call by His Excellency Ioane Naivalurua, Fiji’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of China 7.14/04Farewell Call by His Excellency Yogesh Punja, Fiji’s High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of Australia8.14/04Farewell Call by His Excellency Deo Saran, Fiji’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union 9.28/04Courtesy call by Fiji’s Ambassador to Brazil, His Excellency Cama Tuiloma10.01/05Courtesy Call by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach11.20/05Courtesy Call by Fiji’s Ambassador to the United States of America, His Excellency Winston Thompson and Mrs. Queenie Thompson12.01/06Courtesy Call by the Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, His Excellency Hu Chunhua13.23/06Farewell Call by UNAIDS Director for the Pacific, Mr. Tim Rwabuhemba14.01/07Courtesy Call by Fiji’s Ambassador to Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Robin Nair15.02/07Courtesy Call by Fiji’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Filimoni Kau16.07/07Courtesy Call by UNAIDS Country Director, Mr. Robert Luiz Brant Campos 17.15/07Courtesy Call by Brazil’s National High Court Justice, Hon.
Mr. Justice Antonio Herman Benjamin 18.23/07Farewell Call by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines, Her Excellency Virginia Benavidez19.27/07Courtesy Call by Fiji’s High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Yogesh Karan20.06/08Courtesy Call by His Grace the Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Doctor John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu 21.12/08Courtesy Call by Governor General of Tuvalu, Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli 22.13/08Farewell Call by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro23.13/08Courtesy Call by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Agriculture, Hon.
Inia Seruiratu OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report1324.17/08Farewell Call by Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Isikeli Mataitoga25.17/08Farewell Call by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency Gerson Jackson26.26/08Courtesy Call by the Trade Representative of the Trade Mission of Taiwan, Mr. Jeffrey Kau27.27/08Courtesy Call by Fiji Honorary Consul to Tohuku Region of Japan, Mr. Takayuki Moriya, and medical specialist Dr. Yasuiki Umezu 28.31/08Courtesy Call by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Nations, His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma29.01/09Courtesy Call by the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, His Excellency General Thanasak Patimapragorn30.02/09Courtesy Call by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Chile, His Excellency Isauro Torres31.02/09Courtesy Call by Ulu o Tokelau, Honourable Faipule Siopili Perez32.03/09Courtesy Call by Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Honourable Erlan Abilfayizuly Idrissov33.03/09Courtesy Call by Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Mannaseh Damukana Sogavare34.19/10Courtesy Call by the High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, His Excellency Mark Ramsden35.01/12Courtesy Call by Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Mazakazu Hamachi36.02/12Courtesy Call by Ms. Jan Beagle, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director37.07/12Courtesy call by the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon.
Steven Ciobo38.15/12Courtesy Call by Fiji’s Ambassador to China, Major General Ioane Naivalurua3921/12Courtesy Call by Fiji’s Heads of Missions.Ambassador Isikeli Mataitoga, Fiji’s Ambassador to JapanAmbassador Peter Thomson, Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New YorkAmbassador Ratu Seremaia T. Cavuilati, Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Litia Mawi, Roving Ambassador, Ambassador Cama Tuiloma, Fiji’s Ambassador to Brazil, Ambassador Yogesh Karan, Fiji’s High Commissioner to IndiaAmbassador Naivakarurubalavu Solo Mara, Fiji’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Ambassador Filimone Kau, Fiji’s Ambassador to Korea, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem, Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geneva, Ambassador Deo Saran, Fiji’s Ambassador to the European Union, Ambassador Yogesh Punja, Fiji’s High Commissioner to Australia, Ambassador Ioane Naivalurua, Fiji’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of ChinaAmbassador Esala Teleni, Fiji’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Ambassador Filimone Waqabaca, Fiji’s High Commissioner to New ZealandAmbassador Amena Yauvoli, Fiji’s Ambassador for Climate change and Oceans, Ambassador Jitoko Tikolevu, Fiji’s High Commissioner to the Court of St. JamesAmbassador Kamlesh Prakash, Fiji’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Mosese Tikoitoga, Fiji’s Ambassador to EthiopiaMr Pita Tagicakirewa, Fiji’s Acting High Commissioner to MalaysiaMrs Losana Ravuso, Fiji’s Consul General, SydneyMr Neumi Leweni, Fiji’s Consul General, Shanghai, China4022/12Courtesy Call by Prime Minister, Honourable Josaia Voreqe BainimaramaTable 6 includes facilitation of His Excellency the President’s attendance to courtesy and farewell calls by foreign dignitaries and VIPs.
14OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportDateDetails1.12/01Farewell Reception for outgoing Ambassador of the People’ Republic of China, His Excellency Huang Yong2.14/01Signing of Condolence Book in remembrance of the Paris shooting at the French Embassy3.15/01Meeting with stakeholders for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) meeting in Thailand4.06/02Attended the Waitangi Day celebrations at the New Zealand Ambassador’s Residence with Madam First Lady5.20/02Attended the Cocktail for Chinese Lunar Year hosted by Westpac General Manager, Mr. Adrian Hughes6.13/04Attended the Cocktail Reception to farewell SPC Deputy Director General, Mrs. Fekitamoeloa Utoikamanu7.08/05Celebration of Europe Day with Madam First Lady at the Oceania Centre for Arts8.17/05Dinner with Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Ms. Marta Santos Pais, the UNICEF Representative Ms. Karen Allen, and UNICEF Deputy Representative Ms. Isabelle Austin at Sofitel Resort and Spa9.19/05Attended the Farewell dinner - British Defence Advisor, Lt. Col Tim Woodman and to welcome new British Defence Advisor, Commander Brett Burlingham at the British High Commissioner’s Residence with Madam First Lady10.29/05National Day of Georgia reception hosted by the Ambassador of Georgia, His Excellency Vladimer Konstantinidi11.04/06Chief Guest at the 239th Anniversary of American Independence at the US Embassy Complex12.05/06Chief Guest at the 40th Anniversary of Argentine/Fiji Bilateral Relations with Madam First Lady13.08/06Visitation & tour of the US Medical Hospital, “USNS Mercy” at the Suva Wharf14.10/06Reception for the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second at the British High Commissioner’s Residence15.13/07Reception on board the “HMAS Leeuwin” hosted by the Australian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Margaret Aileen Twomey16.14/07Reception for the National Day of France hosted by the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Michel Djokovic and Mrs. Michel Djokovic at the French Residence17.15/07Reception in honor of the 36th Anniversary of Republic of Kiribati National Independence Day hosted by the High Commissioner of Kiribati, Her Excellency Reteta Rimon Nikuata 18.08/08Welcome Reception for HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a Ulukalala and HRH Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tuku’aho and members of the Royal Nukualofa Club followed by Centennial Island Night19.09/09Chief Guest at the Laughing Samoans Fiji Tour 2015After function hosted by the High Commissioner of New Zealand at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence20.10/09Reception for the visiting Doctors from Australia and New Zealand performing operations at CWM Hospital21.19/10Farewell dinner hosted by the Members of the Diplomatic Corps at the British High Commissioner’s ResidenceTable 7: Diplomatic Functions OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report1522.20/10Chief Guest at the Celebration of 30 years of cooperation in the Forestry Sector between Fiji and Germany23.05/11Attended the Reception for the Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Fiji Diplomatic Relationship2404/12Reception for the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of JapanTable 7 comprises the facilitation of the President’s attendance to diplomatic functions.
3.1 Portfolio Leadership and Secretariat SupportOutcome 3.0: Public Sector ReformsTable 8: Presentation of I-TatauDateDetails1.21/04Fiji Touch Team to the Touch Rugby World Cup 2015 at Coffs Harbour, Australia2.30/04National U20 Rugby Team to participate in the World Rugby Junior World U20 Trophy in Portugal3.11/05National U20 Fiji Football Team to the FIFA U20 World Cup4.25/06Team Fiji to the 2015 Pacific Games5.17/07Vodafone Flying Fijian Team6.21/07Team Fiji to the Special Olympics7.30/07Fiji Pearls team to the Netball World Cup8.27/08Flying Fijians Rugby Team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup9.31/08Team Fiji to the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in SamoaTable 8 highlights the facilitation of the President’s attendance to other ceremonial functions such as the I-Tatau.
The I-Tatau is a traditional ceremony where a party, in this case National sporting bodies, presents yaqona or tabua to the President to inform His Excellency of their trip abroad and to request for his blessings.Table 9: Community EngagementsDateDetails1.05/01Chief Guest at Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday celebrations at Churchill Park, Lautoka2.09/01To present the government reguregu & attend the funeral service for late Lt. Col. Manasa Vaniqi, Former Permanent Secretary for Sugar3.15/01Courtesy Call by Mrs. Akisi Renner & Mrs. Sala Naivaluvou Rokovucago4.21/01Meeting with Mr. Iosefa Maiava re: ESCAP HIV/AIDs meeting in Bangkok5.26/02Launching of the Book “Fiji Recipes and Memories”6.27/02Meeting with Ministry of Health Officials and TB Unit7.04/03Cocktail reception hosted by Mr. Christopher D. Lischewski, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bumble Bee Foods and PAFCO at the Grand Pacific Hotel8.06/03Chief Guest at the Pacific Theological College 50th Anniversary Celebrations9.10/03Welcome & congratulatory ceremony for His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of the Diocese of Tonga10.12/03Visitation to the TB Unit in Tamavua11.17/03Attend St. Patrick’s Day Celebration12.18/03Meeting Professor Richard Herr, Major-General Aziz Melick and Mrs. Michelle Melick13.20/03Reception for One Year operation of Grand Pacific Hotel14.21/03Westpac Health Walk at Syria Park, Nausori15.23/03Farewell tea for outgoing ADC Captain Ifereimi Sakumeni 16OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report16.23/03Launch of the “World War I, Fiji & Ratu Sukuna lecture series at USP17.24/03Attend the Lecture series on “World War I, Fiji & Ratu Sukuna 18.25/03FASANOC AGM at Fiji Olympic House19.25/03Medals presentation- USP Laucala Campus Medals and Prizes Ceremony- USP Chancellor & Governor General of Tuvalu, His Excellency Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli20.25/03Attend the Lecture series on “World War I, Fiji & Ratu Sukuna21.31/03Official Launching of the Fiji Red Cross Society-Strategic Plan 2015-201922.09/04HIV Board Special
 Meeting23.10/04Chief Guest at the 2015 University of Fiji Graduation Ceremony at Saweni Campus24.13/04Chief Guest at the official launch of the Pacific-American Climate Fund at UNiFiji Saweni Campus25.14/04Dinner in honour of the Eleventh Pacific Health Ministers Meeting at Shangri-La Fijian Resort26.15/04Chief Guest at the Opening Address at the Eleventh Pacific Health Ministers Meeting at Shangri-La Fijian Resort27.17/04Meeting with I-Taukei Trust officials, Mr. Apakuki Kurusiga and Mr. Isoa Kaloumaira28.25/04Meeting - FJN+ Board and AGM29.01/05Chief Guest to official open the Oceania National Olympic Committee AGM 30.06/05Meeting with the Union Club Trustees to present new Plan31.14/05Chief Guest- Girmit Day Celebrations at Civic Centre, Suva32.16/05Chief Guest -Opening of the Denarau Yacht Club & The Rhum-Ba at Denarau Yacht Club33.26/05Chief Guest- 70th Anniversary of the Union Club and launch the United Club’s new Development Plan34.02/06Meeting with Ambassador Robin Yarrow35.12/06Thurston Garden Presentation by Ambassador Robin Yarrow and Director, National Trust of Fiji Ms. Elizabeth Erasito36.20/06Chief Guest at the 2nd Fiji Hindu Conference at Studio 6, Suva37.20/06Fundraising dinner hosted by Mr. Akapusi Qera at Grand Pacific Hotel38.03/07Chief Guest at the Oceania Society for Sexual Health and HIV Medicine (OSSHHM) first Symposium on “Evolving Models in Sexual Health, STI and HIV Medicine in the Primary Care Setting in the Pacific39.07/07Chief Guest at the 11th Biennial Meeting of the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health40.07/07Cocktail reception for the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health 11th Biennial Conference hosted by His Excellency the President and Madam First Lady41.17/07Chief Guest at the Fiji Film Festival hosted by Fiji National University42.17/07Video Recording for the Pacific Free & Equal Campaign by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report1743.20/07Chief Guest at the Opening of the
 “Introduction to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Parliamentary Oversight Workshop 44.21/07Recording for the Pacific Free and Equal Campaign45.25/07Chief Guest at the “Old Skool Ball” for the Viti Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji hosted by VSIA President Paul McGoon46.28/07Cocktail Function hosted by Fulton Hogan Chairman Mr. Mike Holloway and Managing Director, Mr. Nick Miller held in conjunction with the Fulton Hogan Board visit and meeting47.30/07Chief Guest at the Opening of the Hospital Ward renovated by the International Women’s Association48.04/08Courtesy Call by Mr. Gideon G. Nair49.05/08Chief Guest at the Launching of the Pacific UN Free & Equal Campaign50.07/08Courtesy Call by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dudman51.12/08Chief Guest- Hilton Arts Exhibition at Fiji Playhouse52.14/08Book Launch- Dr. Akanisi Kedrayate – “Fiji – A Place Called Home” authored by Mr. Daryl Tarte53.20/08Chief Guest at the Centre for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific 20th Governing Council Meeting54.20/08Cocktail reception hosted by the BRED Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Olivier Klein55.22/08Chief Guest at the Crowning of the Vodafone Fiji Hibiscus Charity Queen56.17/09Guest of Honour at the Launch of the first Elections Office five year Strategic Plan57.03/10Chief Guest at the 2015 Top Executive Conference & AGM Dinner 58.07/10Thanksgiving By the Ministry of Education at Vunimono Primary School59.08/10Recording of Fiji Day Message60.08/10Chief Guest at the Official Re-Opening of the Westpac Bank, Suva Branch61.12/10Attended Lunch with cancer patients and survivors62.13/10Farewell Lunch hosted by the Directors of Exchange World (Fiji) Ltd and Shipping Services (Fiji) Ltd63.16/10Courtesy Call by Mr. Tony Moore (Jnr)64.16/10Dinner Hosted by the Chief Justice Hon.
Mr. Anthony Gates65.30/10Grand Opening of The Pearl Resort66.31/10Presentation of Fiji Business Excellence Awards 67.03/11Courtesy Call by Mr. & Mrs. Long68.05/11Farewell dinner hosted by the Members of the College of Honour69.10/11Chief Guest at the Opening of the First Sports Bar in Fiji “The Dogfather” hosted by Mr. Liam Hindle, Managing Director of Matrix Holdings Limited70.14/11Attended Dinner at the 2015 Fiji Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner71.04/12Foundation laying ceremony for the Coronation Ground Drainage Project Phase II72.04/12Attend reguregu for the late Ratu Meli Bainimarama, Fiji’s High Commissioner to Malaysia73.10/12‘Reguregu’ of the late Mr Tuatoko at his resident74.11/12Chief Guest at the Attorney General’s Annual Conference(continued on page 20) 18OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportHis Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau• Appointed Vice President in April 2009.• Appointed President in November 2009.Engagements20092010201120122013Total engagements134118184321Total Speeches19442870153His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau receiving from the Lord Prior Professor Anthony Mellows the black mantle as part of the award of the Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.His Excellency greets the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono when HE Yudhoyono visited Fiji in 2014.His Excellency met with the President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, twice in 2014, first during His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s visit to China to attend the Opening of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games and secondly during His Excellency Xi Jinping’s state visit to Fiji in November.His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau commemorates World Autism Day with students of Suva Special School in April 2014.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report19His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau2012201320142015184321360 27315318086• Highest number of engagements attended to in one calendar year was 349.• Highest number of speeches delivered in one calendar year was 180.Outstanding Achievements• Began advocacy as Fiji’s Special Representative on HIV/AIDS in 2010.

His Excellency visited virtually all the secondary schools in Fiji to create greater awareness for HIV/AIDS in 2015.
He began his school visits in 2012 through to 2015, becoming the only Fiji President to visit all except one secondary school and spoke to over 71, 000 students.• 2012: Visited 25 schools reaching 15,704• 2013: Visited 96 schools reaching 40,998• 2014: Visited 31 schools reaching 10,241• 2015: Visited 22 schools reaching 4,337• Assented the 2013 Constitution of the Republic of Fiji on Friday 6 September, 2013.• His Excellency embarked on official visits to selected Pacific Island countries in 2013 through to 2014.
In total, His Excellency visited 11 countries altogether, making it a first for a Fiji President to officially visit neighbouring Pacific Island States.• His Excellency met a number of Heads of States and Governments including the President of Singapore, His Excellency Tony Tan in 2012; President of Kiribati, His Excellency Anote Tong, in 2013; the President of Indonesia, His Excellency Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2014; the President of the of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping in 2014; and the Prime Minister of India, Honourable Narendra Modi in 2014.• Patron to almost 20 organisations.• Officiated in the swearing-in of the Prime Minister and both Cabinet and Assistant Ministers in 2014.• Awarded the Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (KSt.
J) by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, the Sovereign Head of the Order of St. John and personally conferred by the Lord Prior of the Order of St. John, Professor Anthony Mellows in Suva in January 2014.• In the weeks leading up to Christmas, His Excellency made annual visits to various hospitals, correction centres and homes around the country.
In 2013, he visited 13 Hospitals, 5 Corrections centres and 4 Homes and again in 2014, he visited 14 Hospitals, the 4 Corrections centres and 4 Homes.As Patron of the Fiji Children’s Awards, His Excellency recognised a selected number of students in November 2012 for their contribution towards improving the lives of others.
20OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report75.15/12Meeting with Mr Patrick Fong and son Karl MarRe: Progress of Business Endeavour76.15/12Christmas Carol Singing by Youth Group from Jehovah Jireh Church, Namadi sponsored by Vodafone Fiji77.17/12Meeting with Commissioner Western represented by DPO regarding Lautoka Presidential Bure78.17/12Meeting with HR Manager Fiji Airways, Edwin Aisake and Organising Committee for Arrival of Flight FJ200279.18/12Visit by the Vanua of Kubuna led by Ratu Apenisa Cakobau80.23/12Christmas Message Recording by MINFO81.24/12Visit to Samabula Senior Citizens Home82.24/12Visit to St. Giles Hospital83.24/12 Visit to Father Law Home84.29/12Their Excellencies travel to Hong Kong to bring home Fiji Airways A330-300 “ISLAND OF ROTUMA” and be Chief Guest for the official arrival ceremony, Nadi85.31/12Visit to Women Corrections CentreTable 9 includes all Community engagements, covering all sectors of society that His Excellency the President partook in.
(continued from page 17)College of Honour ReportThe Office provides secretariat support services for the execution of the President’s role as Chancellor of the Order of Fiji.1.

As Chancellor of the Order of Fiji under the Fiji Honours and Awards Act 1995, His Excellency the President is the fount of all honours and awards for Fiji.
Annually, upon the advice of the College of Honour members, the President appoints and approves the granting of awards.Table 10: Investiture CeremoniesDateDetails1.12/01Medal Presentation to the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China – His Excellency Huang Yong2.16/10College of Honour Investiture Ceremony 2.

The following are members of the College of Honour:I. Mr. Ikbal Jannif (Chairman)II.

Dr. Akanisi Kedrayate III.

Mrs. Raj KewalIV.

Mr. Dixon SeetoV.

Mrs. Mary Chapman3.


The members met and deliberated on the College issues four (4) times during the year – (22/04, 29/04, 03/06 & 27/08) before the Annual Investiture Ceremony was held on 16th October.Table 11: College of Honour RecipientsAwardDetails1.President’s CrossMr.

Peter Amputch2.Officer of the Order of FijiAmbassador Sir James Ah Koy3.Officer of the Order of Fiji (Honourary)Mr. Takayuki Moriya4.Dr.

Ankim Veera Swamy5.Member of the Order of FijiMr.

Pusp Raj6.Mr.
Pusp Raj6.Mr.

Samisoni Vua’alau Weletu7.Ms.

Senimere Dresa Rauluni8.Dr Maria Barbara Dorton9.Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere10.Ms.

Litia Naitanui11.Mr.

Mohenesh Singh12.Member of the Order of Fiji (Honourary)Mr. Kenneth Lloyd Barasch OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report2113.Medal of the OrderMr.

Atunaisa Ralagi14.Medal of the OrderMs.

Bulou Lavenia C. Yavala15.Ms.

Sera Ratulaveta Ligairi16.Mr.

Mohammed Salim17.Mr.

Krishan Prasad Vilash18.Mr.

Ajay Kumar19.Mrs.

Jagindar Kaur Dayal20.Mr.


Kamlesh Kumar21.Ms.

Neelam Rekha Chand22.Mr.

Abdul Imtiaz23.Ms.

Esther Molly24.President’s MedalMr.

Jotame Seli25.Ms.

Emi Mata NavitioSecurity BriefSecurity is provided for 24 hours to the President and his immediate family.

This is provided by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force.
The Security Protection Unit accompanied the President to all functions held outside the State House including trips abroad.A new Aide-de-Camp, Captain Ilai Tawakedrau replaced Captain Ifereimi Sakumeni, who left for further studies.3.2 Strengthen Accountability and ReformsI.

Landscape Services Services include the provision of maintenance and up-keep of the State House compound and the Presidential properties at Deuba and Lautoka.
These services are provided by the Landscape Section, and this year the following work was carried out by the Section:• Maintenance of the perimeter walls and the uncompleted sewerage lines laying project.• Cleanliness and beautification of the various properties including road markings and flower plot preparations and planting.• Promotion of environmental sustainability through proper disposal of office equipment, non-green wastes, etc.• Promotion of organic gardening through the development of a compost site.• Participation in community work towards environment cleanliness.• Facilitate renovation to the accounts office.• Maintenance work at the State House including fixing showers and bathrooms.• Installation of a new automatic change-over switch for FEA and generator power supply and vice-versa.• Small maintenance work including repairing the back gate hinges and plumbing at the State House.II.
Domestic Services Services include the provision of professional domestic support and the procurement of soft furnishings for the State House.Services provided in 2015 included:• Attendance to deliverables in the provision of daily support services to the President and family.• Attendance to state functions for domestic and catering services.• Facilitating meetings held at the State House or at the Official Office.• Facilitating catering needs for the President during his travels.• Preparation and set-up of the State House including flower arrangements.III.
Formulation of A Master PlanBirthing Stages – Meetings were held with stakeholders including the Thurston Gardens Master Plan Committee to prepare for an Office Master Plan.

Initiation Stage included gathering information on the history of the Government House and accessing a topographical survey of the Presidential compound from the Ministry of Lands.
22OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportHistorical information included the following:• 1882 – The first Government House was built• 1921 – Government House was burned down after being struck by lightning• 1926 – Construction of a new building by Whan Construction Co. Ltd commenced• 1928 – Construction of Government House was completed• The cost of the construction was £25,000 which would be millions in today’s currency• The first Governor to occupy Government House was Sir Cecil Hutson in 1982 • The old House was originally surrounded by a lush tropical forest which has been replaced by the present spacious lawns and gardens• Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, other members of the royal family, including many other high-ranking visitors, have stayed for brief periods at Government HouseIV.
Staff ReportWith major recruitments carried out in 2014, where there were seven promotions and 23 new appointments, there was minimal staff movement and recruitment in 2015.

Towards the end of 2015, three staff members resigned and there was one vacant un-established post which was for a matanivanua.

The Office had 90% staffing strength.Trainings/Workshop1.
Two in-house training for Customer Services and Service Excellence Awards Awareness were carried out during the first quarter for all staff members.2.

There were 32 different workshops carried out during the year with an average of four workshops per staff member.

3.

Workshops ranged from Communications, Analysis, Leadership and Protocol, Finance, Domestic and Mechanic training.4.

The trainings were aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of members of the staff.V.
Environmental SustainabilityTable 12: Engagements to Promote Environmental Sustainability DateDetails1.28/03Chief Guest - Earth hour dinner 2.13/04Chief guest – Official launch Pacific American Climate fund3.03/06Chief Guest - Launch Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD+ Readiness Grant to Fiji4.24/06Chief Guest - Vatu-i-Ra Seascape photo and Art Exhibition by the Wildlife Conservation Society5.29/08Charity - Benefit and Live Auction, Sands of Time, to raise funds for the upgrading of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Funds, shortlisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCOOutcome 4.0: Financial Services4.1 Strengthen Accountability and ReformsEffective and Stable Financial System(Please refer to the Agency Financial Statement on page 28)DescriptionAppropriation1.Salary and wages$880,225.002.Communications & Travel$311,900.003.Maintenance and Operations$483,400.004.Purchase of Goods and Services$157,400.005.Capital Construction$1,778,500.006.Capital Purchases$158,000.00Total$4,201,307.00Table 13: Financial Compost Report OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report23Outcome 5.0: Building National Identity and Social Cohesion5.1 President’s Community Engagements with Emphasis on the DisadvantagedDateDetails1.17/02Recording for Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March 20152.08/10Fiji Day Recording3.09/10Fiji Day Parade4.09/10Reception to mark Fiji’s 45th Year of IndependenceTable 14: Engagements in Support of National Identity/UnityTable 15: Engagements in Support of Young PeopleDateDetails1.09/02Bua College2.10/02Solevu Secondary School3.10/02Ratu Luke Secondary School4.11/02Naikavaki Secondary School5.11/02Lekutu Secondary School6.16/02South Taveuni Secondary School7.16/02Bucalevu Secondary School8.17/02Niusawa Methodist Secondary School9.17/02Holy Cross College10.18/02Rabi Secondary College11.25/04Fiji Scouts Movement AGM12.18/05Chief Guest - Pacific-End Violence-Against Children Conference 2015 hosted by UNICEF13.15/06School Visit - Gau Secondary School14.16/06School Visit - Adi Maopa Secondary
 School15.17/06School Visit - Cicia Secondary School16.18/06School Visit - Ratu Mara College17.18/06School Visit - Ratu Finau Secondary School18.03/07Chief Guest - Oceania Society for Sexual Health and HIV Medicine (OSSHHM) first Symposium on “Evolving Models in Sexual Health, STI and HIV Medicine in the Primary Care Setting in the Pacific19.07/07Chief Guest - Opening of the 11th Biennial Meeting of the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health20.07/07Welcome cocktail for the Society of Reproductive Health 11th Biennial Conference hosted by His Excellency the President and the First Lady21.21/09School Visit - Yasayasa Moala College22.22/09School Visit - Kadavu Provincial Secondary School23.22/09School visit – Richmond High School24.23/09School Visit - Vunisea Secondary School25.23/09School Visit – Beqa Yanuca Secondary School26.24/09School Visit –Yasawa High School27.School Visit – Rotuma High School28.31/12Visit to Dilkusha Children HomeTable 16: Engagements in Support of DisabilityDateDetails1.26/03Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation AGM2.14/12Commissioning of Disability Access (Electric Chair) at the State House Entrance 24OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual ReportTable 17: Engagements in Support of WomenTable 18: Engagements in Support of Poverty AlleviationDateDetails1.28/03Walkathon in support for the FENC2.03/10Chief Guest of Officiallaunch of Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC) DayTable 19: Total EngagementsOutcomesEngagementsTotal 1.Constitutional FunctionsConstitutional roles92.Constitutional appointments243.Ceremonial functions as Commander-in-Chief 164.International RelationsPresentation of Credentials 185.Courtesy and Farewell Calls406.Diplomatic functions247.Public Sector ReformsI-Tatau 98.Community Engagements 859.Investiture Ceremonies210.Environmental Sustainability Engagements 511.National IdentityEngagements for National Identity412.Social JusticeEngagements for Young People2813.Engagements for Disability214.Gender EqualityEngagements
 for Women515.Poverty ReductionEngagements for Poverty Alleviation2Total:273DateDetails1.06/03Supporting Phoenix Survivors Group Overcoming Violence Against Women and Girls and International Women’s Day2.18/05Reception and Launch of the Report “Harmful Connections: The Intersection between Violence against Women and Violence against Children in the Pacific” UNFPA and UNICEF3.30/07Chief Guest - Opening of the Hospital Ward renovated by the International Women’s Association4.05/09Women of the West Business Network (WOWBN) gala fundraiser on behalf of the Fiji Alliance for Mental Health5.03/10Annual Walk and Talk in support of Breast Cancer Awareness hosted by FASANOC WomenTable 20: Summary of Engagements 2010-2015Year2010201120122013201 42015Engagements 134118184321349273 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report25Table 21: Total Engagements versus 2015 TargetOutcomesOutputsPerformance TargetsActivities as per 2015 ACPActualsVariance & Achievement Level %1.Constitutional Function - Facilitation and implementation of executive and judicial appointments as per constitution1.1 Prompt and effective facilitation of the President’s Constitutional functionsFacilitate the President’s attendance to all constitutional roles as Executive Head of the State (Parliament-sitting, advice, assent to Bills, etc.
)20*3424 billsascented145%Facilitate the President’s attendance to all constitutional appointments (Swearing-in, appointments/ rescission, etc.

)40*2460%Facilitate the President’s attendance to all ceremonial functions and responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces2*16800%2.
International Relations - facilitation for the promotion of diplomatic relations2.1 Prompt and effective facilitation of support services to strengthen international and diplomatic relationsFacilitate the President’s attendance to ceremonial functions for foreign dignitaries (Courtesy and Farewell Calls, Presentation of Credentials, etc.

)30*58193.3%Facilitate the President’s attendance to diplomatic functions (National days, engagements, visits, etc.)25*2496%3.
Public Sector Reform - support Presidential ceremonial roles- Secretariat support services for Chancellor of the Order of Fiji roles3.1 Portfolio leadership, policy advice and secretariat support3.2 Strengthen accountability and reformsFacilitate the President’s attendance to other ceremonial functions (I-Tatau)3*9300%Facilitate the President’s Community engagements covering all sectors of society7085121.4%Provision of Secretariat support services for the execution of the President’s role as Chancellor of the Order of Fiji1 Investiture3 Meetings24200%133.33% 26OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report- Provision of effective support services for the security of the President - Upkeep of State House compound and Presidential properties - Provision of professional domestic support- Formulation of a Master Plan- Promote innovation and best management practices in service delivery- Promote awareness of environmental sustainabilityProvision of 24-hour security services to the President and his immediate family4 Reports4100%Provision of maintenance and upkeep of Government House compound and the Presidential properties at Deuba and Lautoka8 maintenance works4 reports94112.5%100%Provision of professional domestic support4 reports4100%Procurement of soft furnishings for the State House4 reports250%Formulation of a Master Plan4 reports250%Improved performance and efficiency of staff4 reports4100%Promote innovation and best management practices in service delivery4 reports250%Promote awareness of environmental sustainability4 reports5125%4.
Financial Services4.1 Strengthen accountability and reformsPromote an effective and stable financial system2 reports2100%5.

Building national identity and social cohesion-Facilitate national events that promote national identity/unity5.1 Effective and efficient facilitation of the President’s community engagements with emphasis on the disadvantagedFacilitate Fiji Day celebrations to promote national identity/unity14400% OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT2015 Annual Report276.
Social justice- Increase youth and young people awarenessIncrease youth and young people awarenessInstall user friendly entry facility204 reports294140%100%7.Gender equality and women in developmentFacilitation of presidential roles towards gender equality and empowerment25250%8.Poverty reductionFacilitation of presidential roles towards poverty alleviation22100%*All KPIs marked with asterisks are activities beyond the control of the Office of the President because they are determined by agencies other than the Office of the President.
They are included as part of the KPI as dictated by Legislations.
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