Cabinet endorses $12.6m grant from Japan for heavy machinery

Grant aid to boost Ministry of Public Works’ capacity in road construction and maintenance

Tuesday 06 January 2026 | 23:30

Laiseana Nasiga

Digital Journalist

Cabinet endorsed the grant aid arrangement with the Government of Japan for the procurement of heavy machinery.

Photo: Fiji Roads Authority

Cabinet has endorsed a grant aid arrangement with the government of Japan for the procurement of heavy machinery, a Fiji Government statement confirmed.

"The objective of the grant aid is to strengthen the Ministry of Public Work’s operational capacity in road construction and maintenance through the acquisition of essential heavy machinery.

"Japan will provide a grant of JPY 864,000,000 (approximately FJD$12,600,000) for the procurement of heavy machinery to strengthen road works nationwide."