FORMER Housing Authority of Fiji chief executive officer Alipate Naiorosui has been appointed interim chairman of Qelemaroiroi Holdings Pte Ltd — the new commercial arm of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB).
Mr Naiorosui, who worked for 21 years for Housing Authority where he served as chief executive officer for 11 years, was appointed along with six other prominent iTaukei professionals onto the board of directors of the new entity.
Announcing the appointment of the directors in Lautoka on Thursday, iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu said the board would lead the landmark commercial venture on behalf of TLTB and the landowners.
“The selection of the board was undertaken through a comprehensive and transparent process overseen by the board of trustees of TLTB,” Mr Vasu said.
“This involved a formal expression of interest process to attract a wide pool of qualified candidates, vigorous screening and evaluation based on professional experience, governance track records, sectoral knowledge and alignment with TLTB commercial vision.
“This process, guided by the principles of independence, merit, diversity and inclusion, ensures the board reflects the value of good governance while remaining connected in the aspirations of our landowners.”
The newly-appointed directors are: Mr Naiorosui as interim chairman, civil engineer Netani Qicatabua, property development management expert Mosese Ratakele, banking and finance expert Sikeli Tukituku, former Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association chief executive officer Olivia Pareti, lawyer Apisalome Matebalavu Rabo and TLTB head Solomone Nata.
Mr Vasu said the directors were now stewards of a legacy that aimed to transform the economic landscape for the iTaukei landowners.
“Qelemaroroi Holdings is a new and aspiring venture by the iTaukei Land Trust Board, born from the dreams and sacrifices of those who came before us,” he said.
“This company stands as a symbol of hope, a hope that one day our people will no longer stand on the sidelines but take their rightful place at the forefront of Fiji’s economy.”
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated July 26, 2025
