Great Han Development appeal adjourned to June 11th
The Ministry of Environment and the Office of the Attorney General are appealing a decision by the Environmental Tribunal that allowed Great Han Pte Limited to continue w
Tag: Environment
Earth Day is not a celebration — it's a wake-up call - Deo
At a time when the world should be advancing bold climate action and inclusive justice, we are instead witnessing alarming regression, which is fuelled by political autho
Tanoa Hotel Group and NZ students plant 600 mangroves at Taiperia, Lautoka
To combat the ongoing effects of climate change and the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Tanoa Hotel Group and 16 enthusiastic students, p
Rising seas threaten coastal communities as NASA reports faster-than-expected sea level rise
Rising seas threaten coastal and island communities, with the UN highlighting risks for low-lying regions in India, Bangladesh, China, the Netherlands and Pacific and Ind
Matia rewarded for her exceptional commitment to recycling advocacy
Litia Marama Matia has been recognized for her exceptional commitment to recycling advocacy during during the Global Recycling Day celebrations and has been presented the
Calls grow for permanent ban on deep sea mining in Fiji
Environmental advocates are calling for a total ban on deep sea mining in Fiji, citing concerns over its potential transboundary impacts and the lack of legally enforceab
New study calls for urgent action on air pollution in Fiji, report reveals we have an air quality crisis
A groundbreaking study conducted by Fiji National University, University of New South Wales and the University of the South Pacific has revealed that air pollution in bot
Nauluvatu youths take initiative to clear fallen tree on Edinburgh Drive
A group of young residents from Nauluvatu Settlement in Suva took matters into their own hands this afternoon when a fallen tree blocked a section of Edinburgh Drive, cau
Tikina Nasigatoka opposes future dredging of the Sigatoka River due to its impact
The tikina Nasigatoka, which includes 7 villages and settlements in Nadroga-Navosa, has unanimously agreed to oppose any future dredging of the Sigatoka River due to the
Authorities investigate fuel drum found in Suva Harbour as potential spill source
The fuel spill on Wednesday was likely caused by a red 44-gallon fuel drum branded ‘Total,’ which was found filled with seawater near Salia Reef. It is possi
PRF conducts 3-day strategic workshop to help fight waste crisis in Fiji and the region
In a bid to fight against the mounting waste crisis in Fiji and the region, the Pacific Recycling Foundation co-led a landmark three-day strategic workshop in Sydney Aust
Nalumisa calls on Fijians to adopt sustainable waste practices
To help address the growing waste crisis in Fiji, Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has called on Fijians to adopt sustainable waste practices. While offici
Group of kayaking professionals from Japan stopped by Moala Police
A group of kayaking professionals who are sea kayaking instructors in Japan led by Jun Nanpei have been stopped at Naroi, Moala by the Fiji Police Force and told that the
National Anti-Litter Campaign launched to control littering issue
The National Anti-Litter Campaign has been launched to control the littering in Fiji so that people start caring for the environment. Permanent Secretary for Environme
Ministry of Environment implements stricter regulations to combat Fiji's growing litter crisis
As Fiji grapples with a rise in littering, the Ministry for Environment is working to protect the Nation’s ecosystems by implementing stricter regulations, promoti
Vessel leaking fuel at the Suva Harbour
The MV Suilven Vessel is leaking fuel badly at the Suva Harbour. Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary Reverend James Bhagwan says the spill is bubbling to
Rakiraki businessman urges Govt to do more on dredging
A concerned businessman from Rakiraki Town is urging the government to dredge the Rakiraki River after his business was closed throughout the week due to the heavy rain e
Jared Leto to play Skeletor in Masters of the Universe movie
By the power of Grayskull, Jared Leto will become a jacked-up, cranially exposed supervillain! The Oscar-winning star of “House of Gucci†and “Dallas
Tamavua-i-Wai community unites to restore marine ecosystem with 13,000 mangrove seedlings
As we strive to protect our marine ecosystem from the impact of development, the residents of Tamavua-i-Wai, Fiji Roads Authority, JICA and the Ministry of Forestry have
Bonus payout of $6 million for Pine landowners
Pine landowners in Fiji will be sharing a bonus payout of $6 million from the Fiji Pine Limited which will also assist Mataqali members in planning their projects in vari
Residents urge SCC to take action as Nasese foreshore litter an eyesore
Residents and regular users of the Nasese foreshore are raising concerns about the increasing amount of rubbish along the Nasese towards the Suva shoreline, calling it a