Nadivakarua Women’s Group fish pond project aims to improve food security
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently worked together with
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Rokobiau urges women to pursue leadership with confidence
Acting Chief Economic Planning Officer at the Ministry of Fisheries, Alumeci Rokobiau is calling on women across Fiji to pursue leadership with confidence and purpose
Ban lifted on harvesting and trading sea cucumbers temporarily lifted
The ban on harvesting and trading sea cucumbers will be temporarily lifted from today to 31st July, subject to strict conditions under the Offshore Fisheries Management R
PS Fisheries reassigned as Head of Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service
Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry, Atelaite Rokosuka has been reassigned as the Head of Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service from this week.Rokosuka wa
Landowners to have greater authority over forest licensing as Parliament unanimously passes Forestry Bill
Landowners will now have stronger authority over who operates on their land, as the Forestry Bill has been unanimously passed by Parliament which requires that a licence
Bamboo could transform housing and livelihoods in Fiji - Bainivalu
Bamboo is rapidly emerging as a game-changing resource for Fiji, offering renewable, climate-resilient, and economically inclusive solutions that could revolutionise hous
Villages encouraged to propagate seedlings which can serve as source of income
Villages and communities are encouraged to propagate seedlings, which can be utilised in areas that have experienced significant deforestation. These seedlings can als
More than 19 million trees planted under the 30 Million Trees in 15 Years program
The 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative is progressing well, and according to the Minister for Forest Alitia Bainivalu, more than 19 million trees have been planted u
Villages in Rewa and Tailevu deltas receive $170,000 worth of forestry equipment for their businesses
Villages from the Rewa and Tailevu deltas were overwhelmed by the $170,000 worth of equipment given by the Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries to their forestry small, mic
Nadarivatu Forest Park opens
It will be a new experience for Fijians as they can now explore the untouched beauty of Nadarivatu through the Nadarivatu Forest Park after its opening. The facility o
Women in Tailevu and Rewa lead Mangrove conservation with new skills
A group of 60 women from coastal villages in Tailevu and Rewa have gained vital new skills that not only support their families but also contribute to environmental cons
First barge of pine harvested from Muani Pine Scheme arrives in Lautoka
The Fiji Pine industry marked a significant milestone today as the first barge load of pine harvested from the Muani Pine Scheme in Kadavu has successfully arrived at Lau
Cabinet approves review of Fiji’s mahogany industry
Cabinet has approved the review of Fiji’s mahogany industry by an inter-Ministry Taskforce, with the inclusion of key private sector stakeholders and professionals
Tavuki and Solodamu resource owners to benefit through Ministry’s donation of seedlings
Tavuki and Solodamu Villages in Kadavu will now benefit more from their land after the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry handed over 1,000 lime plant seedlings and 400 c
Forestry sector achieved a record-breaking export revenue of $118.5 million in 2021 – PM
The forestry sector achieved a record-breaking export revenue of $118.5 million in 2021, up $41.9 million compared to 2020. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Vore
29 cases of illegal logging recorded in Vanua Levu
29 cases of illegal logging were recorded in Vanua Levu from January 2017 to January this year. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this in parliament today
Pine Group pays $6 million in dividends to landowners
Pine Group says despite the enormous challenges brought about by COVID-19, they have paid a total of $6 million in dividends to landowners this year which was done in 3 i
PM acknowledges Osea Naiqamu for raising the bar and empowering resource owners
Prime Minister and Minister for Forestry, Voreqe Bainimarama has acknowledged the former Minister for Forestry, Osea Naiqamu for the work he has done to raise the bar in
Police operations to curb illegal activities in the forestry sector
Police officers are carrying out operations around the country to get rid of illegal activities in the forestry sector. The Ministry of Forestry has signed a Memorandu
New nursery opens in Lautoka
The new Lololo Nursery in Lautoka will be one of the three nurseries in the country that will supply seedlings for the project catchment areas in the West and also the Go
Ten youths inducted into the US Embassy Youth Council
Ten youths who will be representing their Pacific Island countries have been selected to be a part of the US Embassy Youth Council. They are from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru