The Department of Culture and Heritage provides policy advice on issues related to the safeguarding and enhancement of cultural and natural heritage, in both tangible and intangible, moveable and immovable forms. This ensures the protection and management of Fiji’s national heritage, flora, fauna and national amenities; archaeological sites and cultural heritage collections and the development of the crafts and arts sector.

The oral nature of the indigenous culture and heritage makes it deserving of particular attention. Recognising the cultural diversity and promoting the cultural pluralism at the grassroots level will promote mutual understanding between individuals and different community groups. Cultural development will seek to promote creativity in all forms, facilitating access to cultural practices and experiences.

The Department in assisting the Government on issues related to the preservation, development and promotion of cultural heritage would produce the following outputs. Policy advice includes the analysis on different policy options and their different impacts on the development of the culture and heritage sector. Advice relating to the development of an overarching legislation for the sector. Ministerial support services, include the annual accountability documents to parliament (annual portfolio plan and report) and the preparation of responses to questions and enquiries and advisory support to the Minister in Cabinet and Select committees, preparation of press releases and general administrative support to the Minister and Assistant Minister. Administration of cultural development grant, this involves the provision of services for the administration of grants and develop aid, and the, management of agreements with the Fiji Museum, National Trust of Fiji and the Fiji Arts Council.