269 articles tagged "environment"
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is investigating a formal complaint regarding hazardous substances being released into the Sabeto River affecting marine species, and residents within proximity to the Sabe
Over 30 students from the USP's Accounting, Finance, Economic, and Studies Association (AFESA) collaborated with the World Wide Fund Pacific Volunteers Program (WWF) in a cleaning-up campaign at the Suva foreshore.
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behaviour", ITV has said. On Saturday, Rourke, 72, used behaviour and langua
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change clarifies that it does not and will never engage in incentivising children to clean up waste at public events. In response to the statement made by the Founder of the
The Ministry of Environment and the Office of the Attorney General are appealing a decision by the Environmental Tribunal that allowed Great Han Pte Limited to continue with their construction work along Princes Road.
At a time when the world should be advancing bold climate action and inclusive justice, we are instead witnessing alarming regression, which is fuelled by political authoritarianism, corporate greed, and a shrinking civ
To combat the ongoing effects of climate change and the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Tanoa Hotel Group and 16 enthusiastic students, plus 3 dedicated staff members from St Cuthbert’s Col
Rising seas threaten coastal and island communities, with the UN highlighting risks for low-lying regions in India, Bangladesh, China, the Netherlands and Pacific and Indian Ocean nations. NASA reports that sea lev
Litia Marama Matia has been recognized for her exceptional commitment to recycling advocacy during during the Global Recycling Day celebrations and has been presented the Advocates Influencing Mindsets and Mentoring Age
Environmental advocates are calling for a total ban on deep sea mining in Fiji, citing concerns over its potential transboundary impacts and the lack of legally enforceable protections. Fiji Council of Social Servi
A groundbreaking study conducted by Fiji National University, University of New South Wales and the University of the South Pacific has revealed that air pollution in both Fiji and the Solomon Islands exceeds internatio
A group of young residents from Nauluvatu Settlement in Suva took matters into their own hands this afternoon when a fallen tree blocked a section of Edinburgh Drive, causing traffic disruptions and potential safety haz
The tikina Nasigatoka, which includes 7 villages and settlements in Nadroga-Navosa, has unanimously agreed to oppose any future dredging of the Sigatoka River due to the harmful impact that past dredging activities have
The fuel spill on Wednesday was likely caused by a red 44-gallon fuel drum branded ‘Total,’ which was found filled with seawater near Salia Reef. It is possible that this drum fell from a moving vessel, though this
In a bid to fight against the mounting waste crisis in Fiji and the region, the Pacific Recycling Foundation co-led a landmark three-day strategic workshop in Sydney Australia to mark PRF's sustainable waste solution pr
To help address the growing waste crisis in Fiji, Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has called on Fijians to adopt sustainable waste practices. While officiating at the launch of the I Recycle Hub, Nalum
A group of kayaking professionals who are sea kayaking instructors in Japan led by Jun Nanpei have been stopped at Naroi, Moala by the Fiji Police Force and told that they cannot continue. The group has paddled fro
The National Anti-Litter Campaign has been launched to control the littering in Fiji so that people start caring for the environment. Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Sivendra Michael says pe
As Fiji grapples with a rise in littering, the Ministry for Environment is working to protect the Nation’s ecosystems by implementing stricter regulations, promoting community clean-ups, and raising awareness about wa
The MV Suilven Vessel is leaking fuel badly at the Suva Harbour. Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary Reverend James Bhagwan says the spill is bubbling to the surface covering the surf spot and going ou
