The Ministry of Justice is set to broaden its public awareness campaigns in the coming months, with a focus on improving access to essential legal services for Fijians in rural and remote communities.

Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, said the initiative aims to ensure that “no Fijian is left behind” when it comes to accessing legal resources such as birth registration, business services, and court-related support.

Providing an update on previous outreach activities, Minister Turaga highlighted that between September and November 2024, the Ministry conducted a series of awareness campaigns in various locations around Fiji. During these visits, a total of 651 individuals accessed services offered by the Births, Deaths, and Marriages (BDM) Registry. Services included new and late birth registrations, certificate printing, and court marriage applications.

Over the same period, the Registry of Companies recorded 1,235 individuals accessing business-related services such as new registrations, renewals, printing services, and general inquiries.

From January to March 2025, the outreach efforts extended to communities in Gau, Cakaudrove, Rotuma, Levuka, Tailevu, Rewa, and Ra. During this period, the BDM Registry served 591 individuals, while the Registry of Companies recorded 772 service users.

“These figures demonstrate the continued commitment of the Ministry of Justice to bring essential services closer to the people, especially in rural and maritime regions,” said Minister Turaga. “Our goal remains clear-ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all Fijians.”

The expanded campaign is expected to include further legal education sessions, mobile registration teams, and collaboration with local leaders to identify community-specific needs.