MV Spirit of Altruism sinks in shallow waters off Lami
The MV Spirit of Altruism has sunk in about three metres of water on the fringes of Draunibota Bay in Lami. The ship owner says strong winds during the past few night
Tag: Environment
Fiji boosts climate resilience efforts with community-based seawall project
Government agencies, development partners, and technical experts came together this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva to be part of the Inception Workshop â€
$200 fine for littering, businesses could face $100,000 penalties
Throwing rubbish where it does not belong could soon cost people $200, while businesses could face fines of up to $100,000 under tougher litter laws being backed by Parli
Environmental impact assessment required for all tourism developments under Draft Tourism Bill
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has concluded the public consultations on the Draft Tourism Bill 2026, with strong focus placed on environmental protection and
Namosi Joint Venture pulls out as prospecting mining licence decision not made since August 2023
The Namosi Joint Venture has pulled out of Special Prospecting Licence 1420 in Namosi.The company says this is due to the non-approval of its application to renew the lic
Fiji launches new project to tackle waste and marine pollution
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing
No decision yet for Waste to Energy project in Vuda - Tabuya
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya has cleared the air that no decision has been made yet on the proposed Waste-to-Energy and Private Port Developme
Global Ocean Cleanup group eyes partnership with Fiji to tackle plastic pollution
Fiji could benefit from global support to clean its waterways and beaches as international non-profit The Ocean Cleanup looks to build partnerships in the Pacific to tack
Fiji advances relocation plans for communities affected by climate change
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is reviewing progress on plans to relocate communities vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change. Key government
Trashboom installed in Nausori to reduce waterways clog up
A new trashboom is installed at Syria Park in Nausori to capture waste flowing through waterways has exposed the growing scale of littering. While launching the fifth tra
29 Litter Prevention Officers deployed in Labasa to crack down littering
Authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on littering, with 29 new Litter Prevention Officers now trained and deployed in Labasa. The officers drawn from the Fij
PRF calls for explanation after peaceful march permit denied in Vuda
The Pacific Recycling Foundation is calling on authorities to maintain open civic spaces where people can peacefully express their views, especially on issues that impact
Public consultations begin on Vuda Waste-to-Energy project
Public consultations have begun on the proposed Waste-to-Energy project in Vuda as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change continues its Environmental Impact Asses
Return and Earn Initiative funds CCTV and community needs in Balawa, Lautoka
Balawa neighbourhood in Lautoka is strengthening recycling through the Return and Earn Initiative, with revenue generated helping to fund CCTV data for community safety.B
Trash boom installed in Nabua to tackle waste crisis
Waste flowing through Nabua’s waterways met another barrier following the installation of a trash boom aimed at trapping rubbish before it reaches the ocean. Minis
Green Waste Only collection begins in Lautoka following TC Vaianu
Green Waste Only collection has begun in the Simla and Waiyavi wards as the Lautoka City Council moves to clear debris following Cyclone TC Vaianu.The Council says depot
Immediate clean-up took place after Galoa Seawall littering incident by Ministry staff
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has moved quickly to address concerns after a video surfaced that Ministry of Fisheries staff based at Galoa in Navua had litter
Estate Management Services fined over illegal dumping in Pacific Harbour
Following concerns raised about illegal waste dumping in the Pacific Harbour area, Estate Management Services Pte Ltd has been fined after it was found to have breached i
PRF raises growing public concern over proposed Vuda Waste-to-Energy project
Growing concern and anxiety are being raised by members of the public over the proposed Waste-to-Energy project at Vuda Point, with the Pacific Recycling Foundation confi
Suva Grammar students urged to lead fight against waste as recycling programme rolls out
Students at Suva Grammar School are being urged to take responsibility for keeping their school and environment clean as part of efforts to address growing waste manageme
Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned citizens known as Pr