Read our January/February newsletter,Β IMPACT, which highlights recent milestones, community stories, and program updates from the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu (Na Vualiku Project).
π ReadΒ IMPACT Newsletter Here or Download Here
Works have commenced on runway pavement strengthening at Labasa Airport, with a temporary closure in effect from today until 27 March 2026. π§βοΈ
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Why this matters:
These works are essential safety upgrades designed to strengthen the runway structure, support long-term operational performance, and ensure continued compliance with international aviation safety standards. This investment helps protect reliable air connectivity for the Northern Division well into the future.
π΄ Keeping Vanua Levu connected:
To minimise disruption during the closure period, more than 40 additional flights to and from Savusavu Airport have been arranged in close collaboration with airline partners and key stakeholders.
π£οΈ Have feedback or concerns?
We are committed to transparency and accountability. Any grievances, questions, or feedback related to the works can be formally submitted through the official Grievance Redress and Feedback Portal:
π https://navualiku.com/grievance-redress-feedback-portal/
Thank you for your patience as these important works are delivered to improve safety, reliability, and resilience for our communities.
Nasau Village Mataqali Verevere | Nabouwalu Village |Dalomo Village | Votua Villag
#Bua showed up. 
Our team delivered an awareness session and provided hands-on application support for the Na Vualiku MSME & CBT Capacity Building and Grant Program.
We supported participants to:
Confirm eligibility
Work through each section of the application form
Get practical, one-on-one guidance to submit correctly
Final call: donβt miss the window.
If you are still thinking about it, make TODAY your submission day.
Apply online or download forms (English, Hindi, iTaukei):
navualiku.com/msme-cbt-program
Need help fast? Call 9928657 or 9986503
Closes 13 February 2026
Bring your documents, bring your questions, and letβs get your application across the line.
Our team was on the ground in Savusavu delivering an awareness session and providing hands-on application assistance for the Na Vualiku MSME & Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Capacity Building and Grant Program.
We met with local MSMEs and CBT operators to:
Explain program eligibility and requirements
Walk through the application process step by step
Answer questions and help applicants complete and submit their forms correctly
These sessions are about making sure businesses and community operators are informed, feel supported and confident to apply.
The application window is still open.
Apply online or download forms (English, Hindi, iTaukei):
navualiku.com/msme-cbt-program
Closes 13 February 2026 | For help or questions, call us on 9928657 or 9986503
Tomorrow, we will be in Bua (Provincial Office/DO Office).
Labasa
At the PA Macuata Office, our Na Vualiku team held an awareness session and provided application support for the MSME & Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Capacity Building and Grant Program. It was a great turnout, with strong participation from local MSMEs and CBT operators.
We worked alongside participants to:
Clarify eligibility and the key documents needed
Walk through each section of the application form
Provide practical, one-on-one guidance to help applicants prepare and submit correctly
Applications are still open.
Apply online or download forms (English, Hindi, iTaukei):
navualiku.com/msme-cbt-program
For help or questions, call us on 9928657 or 9986503
Closes 13 February 2026
Last week, our Na Vualiku team completed outreach support visits in Taveuni, from Lavena Village to Navakawau Village, creating awareness on the Na Vualiku Project and helping MSMEs and CBT operators with the MSME & CBT Capacity Building and Grant Program applications.
Our team met with MSMEs and Community-Based Tourism (CBT) operators to explain eligibility, required documents, and how to complete the application correctly, and we supported applicants to move their submissions forward with confidence, collecting filled applications on the road aswell.
You can still apply online or download forms (English, Hindi, iTaukei):
navualiku.com/msme-cbt-program/
Closes 13 February 2026
This week we will be in Savusavu, Bua, and Labasa. Please keep watching our Facebook page for updates.
πππππππ: ππππ π‘ππ₯π© ππ©π©π₯π²π’π§π ?
Are you a small business, womenβs cultural enterprise, or Community-Based Tourism (CBT) operator in Vanua Levu or Taveuni?
Donβt miss your chance to strengthen your tourism business through the Na Vualiku MSME and CBT Capacity Building Program. You will get practical training and one-on-one support to help your business grow and sustain.
π Need help applying?
You can meet with our team in person at an awareness session and fill out the forms there. Donβt miss out!
π For help or questions, call us on 9928657 or 9986503
π Apply online or download forms (available in English, Hindi, and iTaukei):
https://lnkd.in/eys_XDT2
Minimum requirement:
π Business Registration Certificate β or proof that registration is in progress.
β³ Deadline: 13 February 2026
Pick up and submit forms at any of these locations:
Na Vualiku Office, Level 3, JKS Building (Above Jackβs Fiji), Main Street, Savusavu
Macuata Provincial Council, Labasa Market, Nasekula Road
Bua Provincial Council, Naulumatua House, Nabouwalu
District Officer Taveuni, District Office Complex, Waiyevo
Assistant Roko Tui, Somosomo Village, Taveuni
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Na Vualiku MSME & CBT Capacity Building and Grant Program | Outreach Visits (5β13 Feb 2026)
Need help applying? The Na Vualiku team is visiting communities to help you complete your application correctly, understand eligibility, and submit on time.
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TAVEUNI STARTS TOMORROW
π 5β7 Feb: Taveuni (starting 4:00pm at Somosomo Village)
π 9 Feb: Savusavu
π 10 Feb: Labasa
π 11 Feb: Bua
π 12β13 Feb: Savusavu
βοΈ Need help with forms or steps? Call: 9928657 or 9986503
π Apply online or download/print forms (English, iTaukei, Hindi):
https://navualiku.com/msme-cbt-program/
π Paper forms: pick up or drop off at
β’ Savusavu Office: Level 3, JKS Building (Main Street)
β’ Labasa: Macuata Provincial Council (Labasa Market, Nasekula Road)
β’ Bua: Bua Provincial Council (Naulumatua House, Nabouwalu)
β’ Taveuni: District Officer (Waiyevo)
β’ Taveuni: Assistant Roko Tui (Somosomo Village)
β³ Reminder: Applications close Friday 13 February 2026.
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A new feasibility study to help reduce electricity costs, increase the use of clean energy, and improve community services across Labasa and Savusavu.
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA), through the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu (Na Vualiku Project), has commenced a feasibility study to assess solar power options forΒ key municipal buildings in Labasa and Savusavu in Vanua Levu.Β
The study responds to ongoing challenges in the North, including where municipal councils face high energy costs to power public infrastructure such as markets, bus stands, and parks, vulnerability to supply disruptions due to reliance on diesel-based electricity generation and exposure to climate related hazards.
Elemental Power and Renewables, a consulting group based in New Zealand, which has been engaged to carry out the feasibility study, is in Vanua Levu already assessing whether solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can be installed safely and effectively at selected sites.
The team began its first on-the-ground stakeholder meetings in Suva with key organisations including Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC), and the Department of Environment. These discussions support early alignment on technical requirements, regulatory considerations, and safe grid integration options.
The feasibility study will provide the technical and financial information needed to guide next steps for solar PV installations in Labasa and Savusavu.
When public buildings and facilities pay high power bills, it reduces the resources available for other essential services. Solar power can help lower operating costs over time, which may allow facilities to reinvest in improvements that benefit the public.
This feasibility study also supports Fijiβs shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. That means less reliance on traditional energy sources and more long-term resilience for public infrastructure, especially as communities face rising costs and changing climate conditions.
In Vanua Levu, the team is carrying out technical site inspections and collecting detailed data on power use as well as weather patterns. The team will also be considering the structural integrity of the structures to accommodate solar panels. The feasibility study will investigate and identify possible options for solar PV installation for Savusavu and Labasa Municipality areas.
The study will also include environmental and social risk screening, financial and economic analysis, and the preparation of procurement-ready documents to support the next steps. Stakeholder engagement and capacity building will form a critical part of the assignment.
The Na Vualiku Project is a government-led initiative designed to unlock the sustainable tourism potential of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. The Project is funded through a loan from the World Bank and is implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation as the lead agency, in collaboration with Fiji Airports and Fiji Roads Authority.
