Revamped FRCS office to boost Lautoka service

The revamped Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) Lautoka office, recently opened, is expected to serve as a critical enabler of economic activity, facilitating trade, supporting businesses, and strengthening compliance within the Sugar City.

Lautoka businessman Hafiz Rahiman said the upgraded office reflected a broader shift in how the Government is positioning key institutions like FRCS to respond to emerging global challenges through stronger coordination, smarter use of resources, and a clear strategic focus on the future of border management and revenue administration.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to:

• Strengthening institutions;
• Promoting transparency and accountability;
• Enhancing national security; and
• Ensuring development reaches every Fijian.

“It is through such investments that we continue to build a nation that is equitable, prosperous, and forward-looking,” Mr Rabuka said.

“The commissioning of a modern facility represents a deliberate and strategic investment in strengthening public institutions to better serve people, support the economy, and uphold the principles of good governance, accountability, and transparency.”

At its core, the initiative reflects a commitment to building a responsive, accessible, and people-centred public service that meets the evolving needs of all Fijians.

“We are also taking a more strategic view of how key institutions, such as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, are positioned to respond to an increasingly complex and dynamic operating environment,” he said.

“A strong culture of compliance is built not only on enforcement, but on mutual trust, awareness, and shared responsibility. In this regard, FRCS’s outreach and education efforts are vital in ensuring that all Fijians understand their role in nation-building.”

Rapid developments in border trends signal the need for Fiji to remain adaptive, forward-looking, and aligned with international best practices.

“As the authority responsible for tax and customs administration, FRCS is not only a revenue collector, it is a critical institution of governance, ensuring that public resources are mobilised, managed, and safeguarded with integrity,” Mr Rabuka said.

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