$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
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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
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
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
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
Trashbooms deployed to stop plastic before it reaches ocean
Floating barriers designed to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean are now being deployed across Suva, marking a proactive step in Fiji’s fight against m
Boseiwaqa confirms waste cleared at Carpenters Fiji's storage site
Carpenters Fiji has cleared the waste dumped at the backyard of their storage area in Walu Bay, Suva.This action was taken after the issue was highlighted by fijivillage
Nasinu urges residents to stop dumping in freshly cleaned areas
As waste collection efforts continue in the Tovata and Nepani areas, Nasinu Town Council is urging residents to refrain from dumping rubbish in areas that have just been
Nausori Town Council installs CCTV camera to deter illegal dumping
To deter illegal dumping activities in the Nausori area, the Nausori Town Council has installed CCTV cameras at identified illegal dumping hotspots.The Council is strongl
Nadawa residents fined for illegal dumping rubbish at night
Despite several calls and action taken by the Nasinu Town Council, Nadawa residents who continue to dump rubbish on the road side and have now been fined. The Council, wh
Ministry investigates white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek
The Ministry of Environment is investigating the white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek, in Suva where test samples have already been collected.Permanent Secreta
Truck driver fined after being caught dumping rubbish at Waiyavi Waterfall
The truck driver caught on video illegally dumping rubbish near the Waiyavi Waterfall has been identified and issued with a penalty. The Lautoka City Council says they ha
Fiji expands trash boom programme to reduce marine litter
The Fiji Government is stepping up efforts to tackle marine litter by expanding its trash boom programme, with eight new installations planned across priority waterways b
Long-standing drainage issues continue to cause flooding concerns in parts of Suva
Concerns continue to be raised over long-standing drainage issues in several parts of Suva, as persistent flooding during periods of heavy rain remains a regular and unre
Two weeks of continuous smoke emissions pose a health hazard for Lautoka residents – Sharma
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 exting
Lautoka City Council confirms Vunato rubbish dump fire was deliberately set by trespassers
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 individu
Nasinu Town Council to install cameras to crack down on illegal dumping
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.
Vunisea residents concerned about illegal rubbish dumping by government officials
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.
Stop using students to clean up waste at public events – PRF Founder
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 r
Lami communities conduct clean-up campaign to counter rise in dengue cases
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 c