A Year 13 student calls on people to make recycling a habit
A Year 13 student of Jai Narayan College is calling on people to make recycling a habit as this is one way where we can reduce rubbish and pollution. Jasveen Singh who
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ADB launches the world’s first Blue Bond Incubator to support ocean-related projects, Fijian Ministry of Economy is the first partner
The Asian Development Bank has launched the world’s first Blue Bond Incubator to support ocean-related projects in Asia and the Pacific, an investment vital for co
FDB to provide up to $10 million for environment friendly projects under the Green Climate Fund
Up to $10 million per capital project will be provided by the Fiji Development Bank under the Green Climate Fund at an interest rate of 5% per annum for any environment f
Drainage work expected to mitigate flooding in Drasa and Teidamu
The drainage works recently completed by the Ministry of Waterways is expected to mitigate flooding for the Drasa and Teidamu communities in Lautoka. Minister for Agri
Waste Recyclers Fiji Ltd concerned on the absence of civic pride when it comes to recycling practices
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has expressed concerns on the absence of civic pride when it comes to recycling practices. CEO Amitesh Deo says they are genuinely concern
Fish and shrimps found dead in a drain along Jerusalem Road
The Ministry of Environment is investigating an incident where a large number of fish and shrimps were found dead in a drain along Jerusalem Road in Nabua today. The M
SEEP Fiji launches information booklet that will empower resource owners
An i-Taukei language information booklet has been launched by the Social Empowerment Education Program to ensure that resource owners clearly understand the Environment M
Strong objections for proposal for industrial rezoning in Uduya residential area
There were strong objections today from a group of residents in Uduya which is about a five minute drive from Lami Town about a proposal for industrial rezoning of a free
Desilting works at Vutuni Creek in Ba to protect 2,000 Fijians living flooded prone areas
Close to 2,000 Fijians living next to the Vutuni Creek in Ba will be protected and safeguarded from flooding after the completion of the desilting works currently being c
Koroipita is a model green community for the country and the region - Lautoka City Health Inspector
Lautoka City Council’s Senior Health Inspector, Salen Singh says Koroipita is regarded as the model green community for the country and the region because they hav
Waste Recyclers to form a best practice hub to support informal waste pickers
Waste Recyclers Fiji Ltd Director and CEO, Amitesh Deo says they are working on the formation of a best practice hub to support the informal waste pickers which will ensu
5 more companies to pledge & be part of the Zero Waste Business Certification Program tomorrow
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 conf
24 students to promote best practices of recycling within the school system
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 s
Rainforest Eco Lodge & Batiniwai Restaurant provide employment to more than 20 people
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
Dr Reddy says Fiji is working tirelessly to protect, manage and restore its ecosystems
The Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy says Fiji is working tirelessly to protect, manage and restore its ecosystems by actively promoting and incorporating Natur
Rural households highly vulnerable – Dr Reddy
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy has urged farmers to save in order to reduce their vulnerability and build resilience to extern
State witnesses tell total cost of restoration at Malolo Island could cost $830,000 to $2.38 million
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,
We will not allow any kind of development that will create damage to the environment – Wycliffe
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says they will not allow any kind of development that will create damage to the environment. Wycliffe highlight
Ministry of Environment partners with villagers of Naidiri, Nadroga to protect and conserve reef biodiversity
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 t
Ba River dredging will benefit businesses affected by flooding year after year - Wycliffe
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 t
Department of Environment recognized for its service by World Customs Organization
The Department of Environment has been recognized and awarded a certificate of merit by the World Customs Organization for rendering exceptional service to the internatio