Office of the Prime Minister (Fiji)
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is a government office of Fiji responsible for coordinating the work of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet under section 91 and 92 of the constitution of Fiji. The Office of the Prime Minister is to provide coherent policy advice to the Prime Minister and coordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate government programs. It is also in charge of other government ministries. History. In 1970, the Chief Minister's Office which was called at that time, served the newly independent Fiji with a handful of staff. The late  Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara was the first Prime Minister to occupy the office along with his permanent secretary Robert Sanders. Responsibilities. The Office has jurisdiction over the Immigration Department responsible for the travel of Fijian citizens across the border. This includes the issuance of passports, entry and departure permits and processing of applications of citizenships. The Office also facilitate funding to outer islands for community projects and oversees the administration of Rotuma, Kioa and Rabi Island Councils.