Kawakawa and Donu ban from 1st June
The ban on harvesting of Kawakawa and Donu fish has come into effect from 1st June to the end of September. The seasonal ban aims to protect all the species in the two families during their peak breeding months.
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Bech-de-mer export ban lifted from this Sunday to 30th May
Good news for families who rely on the sea for their income, as cabinet has approved the lifting of the bech-de-mer export ban for one-month from the 30th of this month to the 30th of next month. Prime Minister Sit
Trading of Bump-head parrot fish is prohibited
Following concerns raised by members of the public regarding some Bump-head parrot fish being caught by some fishermen, the Ministry of Fisheries has stated that trading of the fish is prohibited. An academic at th
Fiji domestic tuna industry contributes $200 million to the GDP - Ravu
Fiji’s domestic tuna industry has contributed $200 million towards Fiji’s GDP and employs over 16,000 Fijians with around 1,677 people as crew on offshore fishing vessels and over 2000 employed in the processing pla
Fishing communities in Kadavu to receive solar powered freezers through donation by Taiwan Govt
Fishing communities in Kadavu will now be able improve the storage and shelf life of fish products following the donation of 3 sets of solar powered freezers valued at $56,940 by the Taiwan Government. This is the
Ministry of Fisheries and Dept of Environment begin investigation into the matter where bundles of dead fish have been found at the Nasese seashore
Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau and Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe say an investigation has begun into the matter where several bundles of dead fish were found at the Nasese seashore yest
Mereseini Rakuita appointed as the Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women
Former Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Rakuita has been appointed as the Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women by the Pacific Community. SPC Director General Dr Stuart Minchin sa
Hangton Pacific denies allegations of forced labour
Hangton Pacific's General Manager Jitendra Mohan has categorically denied allegations by the US customs officials that their Hangton No. 112, fishing vessel was involved in the use forced labour in fishing operations th
U.S. blocks Fiji based fishing boat, alleging forced labour
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection or CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain tuna and other seafood harvested by the Hangton No. 112, a Fijian flagged fishing vessel. The U.S. Customs and Border P
Qereqeretabua’s motion to give frontliners a risk pay defeated in Parliament
National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua’s motion in Parliament to give frontliners a risk pay and increase it from $497,000 to $1 million has been defeated in Parliament. While speaking on the motion,
Villagers and others within a containment area are permitted to go out fishing for their livelihood
Villagers and others within a containment area are permitted to go out fishing for their livelihood. This has been clarified by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, in consultation with the Minis