24 articles tagged "rubbish"
The ongoing landfill fire and smoke emissions in Lautoka, caused by the Vunato rubbish dump blaze, have persisted for two weeks, and the authorities have failed to extinguish it or provide timely, transparent updates.
The Lautoka City Council has confirmed that thick smoke lingering over parts of the city is the result of a deliberate fire at the Vunato rubbish dump, caused by individuals who illegally entered the site to collect scr
In a bid to crack down on the ongoing issues of illegal dumping, the Nasinu Town Council has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to install CCTV cameras in known hotspot areas. Council Chairman, Felix Magnus confirmed the
Residents and landowners of Vunisea in Kadavu are raising concerns about the illegal dumping of rubbish by government officials and lack of proper disposal solutions. The residents and landowners claim that governm
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder and Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO Amitesh Deo is calling for a stop in using students to clean up waste at public events. Deo raised serious concerns about the increasing use
Noting the seriousness of the current dengue outbreak in the country, 14 communities in the Lami area, including 300 youths' came together to conduct a massive clean-up campaign in Lami. The clean-up campaign was o
Attorney General Graham Leung has raised concerns over the litter crisis in the country, saying that everything starts at home and this must stop. The Attorney General was passing through Caubati yesterday while vi
The tourism industry plays a significant role in Fiji’s economy but also contributes greatly to waste generation, and according to an International Union for Conservation of Nature report, tourists produce seven times
After years of pollution, Nabukalou Creek is on the path to restoration, with the Trashboom Project already intercepting plastic waste and debris just hours after installation, offering hope for a cleaner Suva. Fun
Residents of Nadawa are raising serious concerns about large bins full of rubbish that residents claimed was dumped in their area by the Nasinu Town Council, causing a foul smell and an unhealthy environment. A vi
The Suva City Council has addressed concerns raised by residents of Biau Drive in Cunningham Stage 2 regarding delays in green waste collection in their area over the past few months. Residents told fijivillage New
Concerns have been raised by the residents of Biau Drive in Cunningham Stage 2 regarding the non-collection of rubbish in their area for the past two months, with no action taken by the Suva City Council. Residents
Throwing rubbish in the sea is like treating coastal villages as rubbish dumps, harming livelihoods, polluting ecosystems, and endangering future generations. This is the reality shared by the leader of the clan (m
Nasinu residents have expressed disappointment, claiming the 2024 staff bonus for the Nasinu Town Council should have been allocated to resolve the missed green waste collection scheduled for late December and this week
Residents of Nasinu and neighbouring areas have been dealing with the overwhelming effects of uncollected green waste that has been left on the road side for months which has detrimental effects on the health of residen
Following concerns raised by Nasinu residents on the significant rubbish pile-ups in areas such as Makoi, Tovata, Rosehill, Tuirara and several other unidentified locations, Nasinu Town Council Chairman Felix Magnus say
Residents of Nasinu are raising concerns about white goods and green waste not being collected by the Nasinu Town Council for months now. A shop owner in Tovata says some residents are burning rubbish close to the
Concerns have been raised by residents of Khalsa Road about rubbish being scattered on the roadside and the big yellow bins not being collected by contractors when it is full. While speaking to fijivillage News, a
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nausori and Nasinu Town Councils Anurashika Bari says green and white waste left on the side of the road will be collected by their team and she is pleading with residents to have pati
The company operating and managing the Naboro Landfill says there are resources at the landfill such as gold, gas tanks and organic matter that could used to earn money. While speaking at the Global Recycling Day
