269 articles tagged "environment"
A total of 19 seawalls will be constructed for 19 communities around the country by the Ministry of Waterways and Environment in the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Redd
Funding has been secured through the Green Climate Fund for a project that is expected to cut dependence on diesel generators in Ovalau by 50%. The Fiji Agro-photo-voltaic Project in Ovalau is expected to take 2 ye
The Environment Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Asphalt Mixing Plant to be built in Lami by China Railway No.5 Engineering Group (Fiji) Ltd has been declined by the Department of Environment. This has bee
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti who received $85,000 grant from the US Embassy will work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income-generating opportunities in key biodiversity areas while positio
A scientific team is on a 7-week research expedition to monitor the health of world’s largest tuna fishery. The Principle Fisheries Scientist for the Pacific Community Dr Simon Nicol says the main objective of th
Suva has become one of the main hot spots for marine pollution in terms of the amount of microplastic in our waters, and researchers have now found high levels of microplastic in seafood from these areas. This has been
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says it has been formally raised through the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank by a local government representative that the penalties in place do not sufficiently disco
6,000 mangrove seedlings have been planted along the Nasese foreshore by 170 RFMF soldiers with the help of Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and the Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete in celebration of Infantr
Drone technology is now being used by the Department of Environment to survey new developments while there are also Environment Management Committees monitoring developments in their area. This is all part of the i
Shark dive operators in Pacific Harbour have confirmed that they are still running dives and are still feeding sharks, however the Beqa Adventure Divers have highlighted that the increased fishing activities attracts sh
Now more than ever before the ocean desperately needs our voice. This was the message from the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while delivering his address to mark World Oceans Day at the British High Comm
Minister of Waterways and Environment Doctor Mahendra Reddy says there is not a single person in this country that is not concerned about littering as a problem. While opening the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank meetin
Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says they will be launching the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank this Wednesday as an initiative to work with academics, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to ad
With close to 40,000 people working in the hotel and tourism sector in the country affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Forestry will kick-off their Cash for Tree Planting initiative for employees working
The seasonal ban on Grouper and Coral Trout also known as Kawakawa and Donu will come into effect on the 1st of June till the 30th of September 2020. The seasonal ban which was gazetted by Government in June last
With the COVID-19 restriction still in place for the country, the Ministry of Waterways and Environment will be celebrating the 2020 International Biodiversity Day by conducting a colouring competition for children of t
Minister for Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says they are aware of some vendors at Laqere and Makoi markets using single use plastic bags, and he has sent a team to investigate the issue. Doctor Reddy says once
Some vendors at the Laqere and Makoi markets in the Nasinu area were seen using single-use plastic bags yesterday despite the ban from the 1st of January this year. There was a stall in one of the markets that sold
Good news for the people in Rakiraki Town and neighboring communities as efforts are being put to reduce the impact of flooding. Desilting works along the Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki have commenced to help minimiz
In an Instagram Story posted by Nanai yesterday, the young beatmaker broke his silence on rumours his track 'Laxed (Siren Beat)' had been ripped off. He appeared to demonstrate how "literally anyone" could edit the
