269 articles tagged "environment"
Five more companies will be joining McDonald's Fiji to pledge and become waste free by 2025 and be part of the Zero Waste Business Certification Program. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Environmen
A student-lead project aimed at changing mindset and attitude towards recycling where 24 student ambassadors will advocate best practices of recycling within the school system and eventually outside the school system as
The Rainforest Eco Lodge and Batiniwai Restaurant in Colo-i-Suva have employed more than 20 people after the announcement of its new logo, name and management. General Manager, Hiram Whippy says he and his team wou
The Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy says Fiji is working tirelessly to protect, manage and restore its ecosystems by actively promoting and incorporating Nature-Based Solutions in its ever-increasing disaster
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy has urged farmers to save in order to reduce their vulnerability and build resilience to external shocks. While speaking to farmers in Wain
The witnesses in the sentence hearing of Freesoul Limited say the cost of restoration of the dug up channel and removal of the boardwalk on Malolo Island could cost $830,000 to $2.38 million while the total cost of rest
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says they will not allow any kind of development that will create damage to the environment. Wycliffe highlighted this when questioned if there was an update
Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says they are partnering with the villagers of Naidiri in Malomalo, Nadroga to protect and conserve reef biodiversity within their qoliqoli. The Ministry today marked th
Permanent Secretary for Waterways and Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says the dredging works that will be carried out in the Ba River will benefit 50 to 100 businesses in the town area who are affected by flooding nearly
The Department of Environment has been recognized and awarded a certificate of merit by the World Customs Organization for rendering exceptional service to the international customs community at the borders. The De
Please remain indoors during rain showers and cover rain water storage tanks as the Department of Environment says there is a possibility of slightly acidic rainfall in Fiji. This is due to increased sulfur dioxide
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says no proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Government. In a tweet, Bainimarama says as they said in Parliament, they haven't received concret
More than 40 youths from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints planted more than 5,000 mangrove seedlings in Lami today with the theme light the world with love’. Church member, Evalina Lavulavu says th
No form of approvals at any stage of the project has been given by the Department of Environment for the proposed World Wave Project in Qamea, Taveuni, and proper consultations and independent assessments will be carrie
Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says they have handled complaints raised by Lami residents regarding dust emissions by Tengy Cement and the other cement factory, and when they have found breaches, t
Permanent Secretary for Waterways and Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says the Department of Environment is waiting for the Environment Impact Assessment report for the World Wave Project. The World Wave Project desi
Work has begun on a pilot project that will strengthen mangrove management and identity policy and financing pathways to protect and sustainably manage Fiji's mangroves in the long-term. While speaking at the openi
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked Pacific negotiation teams for helping to achieve a pathway from coal and fossil fuel subsidies in the outcome of COP26 saying, the 1.5-degree target leaves Glasgow battered,
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited is calling for a more coordinated and partnership-based approach when it comes to clean-up campaigns. This is after fijivillage reported concerns by residents of Davuilevu Housing abou
The Department of Environment stresses that no plans for the construction of the World Wave Project off the island of Qamea in Taveuni will be allowed until a rigorous Environmental Impact Assessment is conducted.
