FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | Bula Vinaka Colleagues, The past two months have been filled with learning, collaboration, and growth. From international workshops to local training initiatives, our colleagues have proudly represented FRCS and brought back valuable knowledge to strengthen our organization. This newsletter celebrates those achievements and highlights the exciting opportunities ahead. ✦ MAY 2026 HIGHLIGHTS 01 Exchange of Information (EOIR) Training | Suva • 6–7 May 🌏 Participants: Staff from Taxation, Compliance, and Corporate Divisions 🏛 Organizer: FRCS Corporate International Team, facilitated by Mr. Monish Prasad (Manager International) & Mr. Anish Kumar (Principal International Specialist) 🎯 Focus: Effective use of EOI tools in tax treaties and agreements, cross-border audit investigations, and regional case studies 02 Capacity Building Workshop – MTRS | Selangor, Malaysia • 11–15 May 🌏 Participant: Mr. Keshwa Mani (Manager Enforcement) 🏛 Organizer: IMF Fiscal Affairs Department & Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP), co-hosted with IRBM — supported by the Government of Japan 🎯 Focus: Comprehensive understanding of the four components of the MTRS framework and preparatory steps for formulation 03 Capacity Building Workshop – MTRS | Selangor, Malaysia • 11–15 May 🌏 Participant: Mr. Keshwa Mani (Manager Enforcement) 🏛 Organizer: IMF Fiscal Affairs Department & Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP), co-hosted with IRBM — supported by the Government of Japan 🎯 Focus: Comprehensive understanding of the four components of the MTRS framework and preparatory steps for formulation
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | 04 Strengthening of Risk Management and Governance Functions Workshop | Suva • 11–18 May 🌏 Participant: Representatives from all divisions 🏛 Organizer: International Monetary Funds 🎯 Focus: governance structures, risk management practices, and institutional capacity to support effective fiscal administration 05 Performance Management Training | RTC, Suva • 5 & 19 May 🌏 Participants: 2nd–4th Line Leaders from all Divisions 🏛 Organizer: People Capability & Culture Division, facilitated by Mr. Seymour Singh (Director PCC) 🎯 Focus: Strengthening understanding of FRCS Performance Management System, policies, and effective approaches to employee performance management 06 Mental Health in the Workplace Awareness Session | Suva • 22 May 🌏 Participant: Representatives from all divisions 🏛 Organizer: Wellness Fiji 🎯 Focus: Promoting a supportive environment that prioritizes employee mental health. 07 International Tax Workshop | Bangkok, Thailand • 21–28 May 🌏 Participants: Mr. Jone Talemaimaleya (Manager, Customer Engagement, Taxation) & Ms. Laisa Turagalada (Senior Auditor – Large & International, Compliance) 🏛 Organizer: IMF Legal Department & Fiscal Affairs Department, co-delivered with OECD and UN staff — supported by the Government of Japan 🎯 Focus: Key aspects of international corporate taxation and tax treaties
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | 08 Maritime Security Strategy – Senior Level Validation Workshop | Suva • 28 May 🌏 Participants: Mr. Marika Vuniyayawa (Chief Customs Officer – Intelligence & Border Compliance), Mr. Nausad Ali (Chief Customs Officer), Mr. Jone Mainayau (Principal Customs Officer) 🏛 Organizer: Ministry for Defense and Veterans Affairs 🎯 Focus: Refinement and validation of Fiji 2019; Maritime Security Strategy (MSS) through a whole-of-government consultative process 🚀 LEVEL UP YOUR FUTURE! Your next big opportunity starts right here, right now.
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | ✦ JUNE 2026 — HIGHLIGHTS 01 28th Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Conference | Suva • 2–4 Jun 📘 Participants: Corporate, PCC, IT, and Governance & Risk Divisions Focus: Regional cooperation, trade facilitation, risk management, and digital transformation 02 FBEA Evaluators Refresher Training | Suva • 4–5 June 📘 Participants: Corporate, PCC, IT, and Governance & Risk Divisions Focus: Refreshing evaluator skills and strengthening knowledge of FBEA standards — reinforcing excellence in organizational evaluation 03 WCO Master Trainer Programme Refresher | Nadi • 8–10 June 🎓 Participants: Mr. Rajnesh Nand (Border), Mr. Semiti L. Tuinaceva (Compliance), Mr. Noa Buredua (Taxation) Focus: Enhancing trainer skills in customs education — building FRCS training excellence for future leaders 04 Drug Investigations Technique Course | Suva • 8–10 June 🚔 Participants: Mr. Kelemedi Gukirewa, Mr. Pauliasi Salaba, Mr. Peni Matea, Mr. Kini Tuidriva from Border Division Focus: Techniques for drug investigations and enforcement — strengthening frontline capacity against illicit trade 05 New Zealand- Led Clan Lab Awareness Training | Central & Western • 8–11 June 📊 Participants: Border Division Focus: FRCS frontline officers enhanced their ability to detect clan labs through specialised training with New Zealand Customs and Police, reinforcing Fiji’s proactive border protection and regional cooperation against organized crime.
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | 06 FICA Ethics & Independence Workshop | Suva • 12 June ⚖️ Participants: Compliance, Taxation, Governance & Risk, Finance Divisions Focus: Strengthening ethical principles, independence standards, and professional obligations — reinforcing integrity and accountability across FRCS 07 Leadership Programme 2026 📊 Participants: Ms. Sintishna Prasad (TL HR Compliance – PCC) & Mr. Saivasa Tawake (Manager Customer Relationship- Taxation) Focus: Building purpose d riven leaders through experiential learning, advocacy for elders, and community empowerment to strengthen resilience and positive change across Fiji. 08 Seminar on Tax Collection & Management and Digitalization | China • 5–18 June 📊 Participants: Mr. Elvin Prasad (Assistant Manager Gold Card Services – Taxation) Mr. Buretaua Ofati (Principal Customs Officer – Compliance) Focus: Modern approaches to tax collection and digitalization — strengthening Fiji 2019; capacity in digital tax systems 09 ATO Data Literacy Programme | Suva • 8–12 June 📈 Participants: Representatives from all Divisions Focus: Building data literacy across FRCS — empowering staff with stronger analytical and data-driven decision-making skills 10 OMDVII Mid-Term Review & Consultation Meeting | China • 9–11 June 🤝 Participants: Ms. Laisa Naulumatua from Border Division Focus: Reviewing progress and strengthening regional collaboration — contributing to customs dialogue and international cooperation 11 Master Excel Training | Suva • 24 – 27 June 2026 💻 Participants: Open to eligible staff (apply via TNA) Focus: Levelling up spreadsheet and data skills across the organization — boosting everyday efficiency and analytical capability
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | IN THE SPOTLIGHT — OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION WCO Accreditation Workshop – Harmonized System Customer Service Training
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | Performance Management Training FBEA Evaluators Refresher Training
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | New Zealand-Led Clan Lab Awareness Training Leadership Fiji Programme 2026
FRCS PEOPLE CAPABILITY & CULTURE DIVISION Capability & Development Team STAFF NEWSLETTER May–June 2026 FRCS People Capability & Culture Division | Mental Health Awareness Training 28th Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Conference THE BEST INVESTMENT WE WILL EVER MAKE IS IN OUR PEOPLE. - — George Cadbury (1839–1922), British philanthropist and industrialist Every workshop attended, every skill sharpened, every certificate earned — it all adds up. Keep showing up. Keep pushing forward. Keep delivering excellence. Vinaka — People Capability & Culture (PCC) Division