Day 1 begins with a formal opening ceremony at the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat to welcome all delegates to the Fono, hosted by the Fiji Public Service Commission. 

The working sessions for day one focus on strategic direction setting for the year ahead through sub-regional caucus sessions and the Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Group annual meeting. 

A welcome dinner for all Pacific delegates concludes day one. 

Day Overview

  • Opening Ceremony & Leaders’ Photo9:00am – 10:30am

    Keynote speakers: 

    • Mr Luke Rokovada, Fono Chair and Chairman Fiji Public Service Commission  
    • Major General, the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji 
    • Nonu Lemauga Saleimoa Vaai, Chairman Samoa Public Service Commission (handover from Chair Fono 2024) 
    • Ministry of iTaukei Affairs 

  • Sub-Regional Caucus meetings11:00am – 12:00pm

    Heads of Delegation meet in sub-regional caucuses to confirm decisions and feedback for the Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Group annual meeting. 

    • Melanesia Sub-Regional Caucus 
    • Micronesia Sub-Regional Caucus 
    • Polynesia Sub-Regional Caucus  

  • Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Group annual meeting: Fono 20251.00pm – 5:00pm

    All delegates convene for the Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Group annual meeting: Fono 2025  

    Chair: Mr Luke Rokovada, Chairman Fiji Public Service Commission. 

  • Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference welcome dinner8:30pm

    Delegates are warmly invited to attend a welcome dinner hosted by the Fiji Public Service Commission to mark the commencement of Fono 2025: the Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference.  

    Dress: Pacific formal