With Christmas fast approaching, Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka shone a light on the quiet heroes of government, those who work behind the scenes, unseen, yet vital.
Speaking at the Christmas/Thanksgiving church service at the Centenary Church in Suva yesterday (19:12:2025), the Prime Minister stated that while leaders receive applause, many others make the achievements possible through silent sacrifice and dedication.
“Our success as a government, is when people look through the year and see how much we have done. There are many people out there who are not seen, people who carry out the instructions that we give out and when we come to celebrate the achievements of the year, let us remember them,” the Prime Minister said.
“Let us acknowledge their unseen deeds, unseen sacrifices.
“We get the accolade; we get the thanks. Those of us who stood for elections and are looking forward to another election, will get the votes, but you are the ones who carry the banner of the government of the day.”
Hon. Rabuka encouraged all civil servants to keep serving with commitment and excellence.
“We want to thank you and we want to encourage you- seen or not seen, continue to do your best. The Lord we worship, in whichever faith, knows what we are doing.”
Looking back on the year, the Prime Minister described it as one that has “not been all easy, not all been glorious.”
“If you believe that God lives, if you believe that you are there because you are called, that was your call — do the work, carry whatever harsh words come our way.”