The Fiji Government spent $23,328.56 on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka’s official visit to Scotland for the Rugby Nations Cup Test Matches.
The expenditure was disclosed in a written parliamentary response to Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu, who sought details of overseas travel undertaken by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers and Assistant Ministers between May 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.
According to the response, the Scotland visit was among six overseas trips undertaken by Mr Gavoka during the reporting period.
The trip was listed as being for the Rugby Nations Cup Test Matches, with the full $23,328.56 recorded as a cost to the Fiji Government.
No external sponsorship was identified for the visit.
The response showed that Mr Gavoka’s six overseas trips cost taxpayers a combined $170,980.77.
His most expensive trip was to Germany for the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin and Pacific Area Travel Writers Association engagements, costing $61,513.92.
This was followed by a visit to Canada for the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, which cost $38,989.57.
His attendance at the 55th Paris Air Show in France cost $37,747.35, while a trip to Tonga for the South Pacific Tourism Organisation Council of Ministers and Board of Directors meeting cost $6,707.21.
The Government also spent $2,694.16 on Mr Gavoka’s visit to Singapore for the Changi Aviation Summit and Singapore Airshow 2026.
For the Singapore visit, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore covered airfares, accommodation and one breakfast.
