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PCC DIVISION NEWSLETTER CAPABILITY & DEVELOPMENT SECTION | SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2026 Bula Vinaka Colleagues, The period of September–October 2026 was marked by significant learning, collaboration, and professional growth within the People Capability & Culture (PCC) Division. Through participation in international workshops, national programs, and local training initiatives, staff represented FRCS across diverse platforms. They returned with valuable insights to further strengthen the organisation’s people, systems, and service delivery. 19 Training programmes 4 International engagements 3 Regional Awards Nights 200 Vesi seedlings planted TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS — SEPTEMBER Ten programmes delivered across national, divisional and virtual platforms 01 HR Employee Accountability 1 September 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Strengthening a culture of ownership, accountability, and responsible conduct across the workplace 02 HR for the Non-HR Manager (Human Resource Training) 8 – 9 September 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Equipping managers with practical people-management knowledge, HR policies, and good practice 03 Risk Management Training 10 September 2026 | Suva Division: Governance & Risk Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Strengthening risk identification, assessment, and mitigation practices to support sound governance and organisational resilience
04 PACER Plus Technical Assessment Workshop 14 & 16 September 2026 | Suva Divisions: Corporate and Border Divisions Organizer: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Focus: Building technical understanding of PACER Plus trade commitments and their practical application to customs and border operations 05 Enforcement Training Programme on Environmental Regulatory 18 September 2026 | Suva Division: Border Division Organizer: Ministry of Environment Focus: Strengthening enforcement capability to uphold environmental regulatory requirements at the border 06 Cryptocurrency Capacity-Building Programme 23 – 24 September 2026 | Suva Division: Border Division Organizer: Office of the Prime Minister Focus: Building awareness and technical understanding of cryptocurrency and virtual assets to detect and respond to emerging financial risks 07 FICA Technical Workshop 25 – 26 September 2026 | Suva Divisions: Corporate and Border Divisions Organizer: Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants (FICA) Focus: Strengthening technical knowledge in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting to support informed revenue administration 08 Defence Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) Advanced Rule of Law Training 28 – 30 September 2026 | Suva Divisions: Border and Corporate Divisions Organizer: Fiji Navy Focus: Strengthening understanding of the rule of law and the legal frameworks that underpin lawful and accountable enforcement 09 HR Performance Management – Managing Employee Performance 29 September 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Building managers’ skills in setting expectations, coaching, and managing employee performance effectively 10 Microsoft EBC Conference 30 September – 2 October 2026 | Redmond, USA Division: Information Technology Division Organizer: Microsoft Focus: Exploring emerging technologies and enterprise solutions to strengthen FRCS digital capability and service delivery
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS — OCTOBER Regional, international and virtual engagements strengthening FRCS capability 11 UNODC-WCO Passenger and Cargo Control Programme Waste Project Study Visit 5 – 8 October 2026 | Rotterdam, Netherlands Division: Border Division Organizer: UNODC and WCO Focus: Learning international good practice in detecting and controlling waste trafficking through passenger and cargo targeting 12 Induction Training 6 October 2026 | Training Room, Suva & Virtual Participants: All new recruits, transfers and promotions Organizer: FRCS People Capability & Culture Division Focus: Orienting new and newly appointed staff to FRCS values, systems, and performance expectations 13 HR Emotional Intelligence 6 October 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Developing self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills to improve communication and teamwork 14 CITES Enforcement Training – North and West 7 & 9 October 2026 | Nadi & Labasa Division: Border Division Organizer: Ministry of Environment Focus: Strengthening frontline enforcement of CITES requirements to combat illegal wildlife trade 15 UNODC PCCP Inter-Regional Meeting on Enhancing Strategic Trade and Export Control Systems (STECS) 7 – 9 October 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand Division: Border Division Organizer: UNODC Focus: Strengthening strategic trade and export control systems through inter-regional collaboration and information sharing 16 Fiji Senior Executive Women’s Leadership Programme (FSEWLP) 14 – 15 & 20 – 21 October 2026 | Suva Divisions: Taxation, Finance, Corporate, Border and Compliance Organizer: Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants (FICA) Focus: Building leadership capability, professional networks and confidence among women in senior executive roles 17 Regional Workshop on Data-Driven Domestic Revenue Mobilization 19 – 22 October 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand Divisions: Taxation, Corporate and Compliance Organizer: To be confirmed Focus: Leveraging data and analytics to improve domestic revenue mobilisation and compliance outcomes
18 Business Writing: Reports and Proposals 20 October 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Sharpening clear, structured, and persuasive writing for professional reports and proposals 19 AI for Productivity (AI / Digitalisation) 27 October 2026 | Virtual Division: People Capability & Culture Organizer: The University of the South Pacific Focus: Building practical skills in using AI tools to boost productivity and support FRCS digitalisation IN SPOTLIGHT Our People in Action FICA TECHNICAL WORKSHOP 25 – 26 September 2026, Suva | Source: FICA Facebook page
MICROSOFT EBC, REDMOND 30 September – 2 October 2026, Redmond, USA | Source: Mr. Kaushal Kumar INDUCTION TRAINING 6 October 2026, Suva & Virtual | Source: PCC Division UNODC PCCP INTER-REGIONAL MEETING ON STRATEGIC TRADE AND EXPORT CONTROL SYSTEMS (STECS) 7 – 9 October 2026, Bangkok, Thailand | Source: Ms. Sulia Uluiviti
FIJI SENIOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME (FSEWLP) 14 – 15 & 20 – 21 October 2026, Suva | Source: FICA Facebook page F R C S A W A R D S N I G H T 2 0 2 6 Lights, Applause, Excellence! Three regional celebrations lit up Fiji From the West to the North and on to the capital, FRCS rolled out the red carpet for its people! Three spectacular regional Awards Nights came together to celebrate the hard work, heart, and talent that power the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS). W E ST E R N D I VI SI O N | 1 9 SE P T E M B E R 2 0 2 6 | S AI L O R S B E AC H R E SO R T , N AD I The Awards Series Commences in Nadi The Western Division kicked things off in style. Staff from across the region gathered to cheer on excellence, dedication, and outstanding service. It was a night to put the spotlight on colleagues who live the FRCS values every single day. Western Division Awards Night, Nadi | Photo: FRCS
Northern Division Awards Night | Photo: FRCS NO R T HE R N D I VI SI O N | 2 6 SE P T E M B E R 2 0 2 6 | R AM A D A HO T E L , L AB A SA The energy moves north Then the energy moved north! Individual and team achievements took centre stage, and the evening honoured the people who carry the FRCS mission into communities across the Northern Division. C E NT R AL / E A ST E R N D I V I S I O N | 3 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 6 | SU V A A grand finale in Suva The grand finale lit up Suva! The series closed on a high- energy note, celebrating the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of staff throughout the year. Central/Eastern Division Awards Night, Suva | Photo: FRCS Across all three nights, the applause was well earned. Employees were recognised for exceptional performance, commitment to service, and years of dedicated contribution to FRCS, while colleagues connected, shared stories, and strengthened the team spirit that drives the organisation forward. Congratulations to every award recipient, and a heartfelt thank you to every FRCS employee whose passion and effort keep the organisation moving forward! Together, we celebrate excellence, recognize commitment, and inspire future success.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PCC in the community — growing a legacy at Tonia Village, Tailevu The PCC team came out in full force for a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) tree planting initiative at Mataqali Buremaci, Tonia Village, in Tailevu. Working side by side with the local community, we planted 200 native vesi seedlings to help restore natural habitats, protect the soil and combat climate change. 200 Native vesi seedlings Tailevu Tonia Village, Mataqali Buremaci PCC People Capability & Culture team Together With the community and Ministry of Forestry Why vesi? Vesi (Intsia bijuga) is one of Fiji’s most treasured native hardwoods. Its timber is valued for its strength and durability and has long been used for carving and canoe-building, and the tree was once regarded as sacred in Fiji. Today vesi is under pressure from over- harvesting and is classed as Near Threatened by the IUCN. Because vesi trees can take 70–80 years to mature, every seedling we plant is an investment in the generations to come. WHAT OUR PLANTING ACHIEVES Restores habitat Native seedlings help rebuild forest cover and the habitat of local plants and wildlife. Protects the soil Tree roots hold soil in place and help reduce erosion on vulnerable slopes and along waterways. Fights climate change As they grow, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over their lifetime. Strengthens community Planting together with Mataqali Buremaci and Tonia Village builds lasting partnerships beyond the workplace. CSR TREE PLANTING, TONIA VILLAGE Source: PCC Division
MORE MOMENTS FROM THE DAY Source: PCC Division Our thanks to the Mataqali Buremaci, the people of Tonia Village and colleagues from the Ministry of Forestry for their partnership. Small seedlings, legacy. “THE BEST INVESTMENT WE WILL EVER MAKE IS IN OUR PEOPLE.” — George Cadbury (1839–1922), British Philanthropist & 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