Residents in the west seek help as termite damage worsens in homes
Residents across the Western Division are raising concerns over extensive termite damage to their homes, with some houses reportedly deteriorating to the point where they
Tag: Biosecurity
Concerns raised about Tongan passengers' luggage still in Nadi while they are already in Tonga
Some Tongan passengers are seriously affected as their luggage is still at Nadi International Airport while they are already in Tonga waiting for their belongings to arri
Concerns raised over citizenship for former Fijians with criminal records
Concerns have been raised about whether former Fijian citizens with low-level criminal records can regain their Fijian citizenship and invest in Fiji.This was raised duri
Fines imposed for violating Biosecurity Fiji's Tongan Fruit Fly Regulations 2025
Members of the public are being reminded that the Biosecurity Fiji Tongan Fruit Fly Regulations 2025 are now in force, and anyone who fails to comply will face fines.Bios
Fruit Fly detected in Fiji for the first time
Fruit Fly has been detected during routine surveillance on Nanuya Island in the Yasawa Group. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the detection of the Frui
Invasive pest Fall Armyworm detected in Fiji as BAF activates emergency response plan
Invasive agricultural pest, Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), which has a strong preference for sugarcane, rice, maize and other important crops has been detected in
Fees and charges raised as key concern by Biosecurity Authority
Fees and charges are among the concerns raised by the Biosecurity Authority during the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting, where they presented the
Termite infestation in Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, Tavua, Nakasi and Labasa - Kiran
Termite infestation has become a major problem for the people of Fiji, with Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection and co-chair of the Termite Taskf
PM urges proactive Biosecurity measures in addressing global crises
In our interconnected world, Biosecurity is a proactive measure to prevent crises, ensuring the sustainability of our agriculture and the health of our ecosystems, people
Little Fire Ants were never detected at the Border or on an imported item- BAF
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the Little Fire Ants was never detected at the Border or on an imported item however, it can easily be spread through
Little Fire Ants detected in Beqa island, parts of Sigatoka, Namosi and Leluvia island
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji confirms that Little Fire Ants have been detected in a few parts of Fiji including Beqa island, parts of Sigatoka, areas within the Namo
Asian Subterranean Termites found in Nakasi
The Asian Subterranean Termites (AST) have been identified at a private residence in Nakasi after the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji responded to a call on Monday to ascer
$3.6 billion loss by 2060, if Asian Subterranean Termites are not controlled – BAF
A loss of $3.6 billion is estimated by the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji if the Asian Subterranean Termites are not controlled. This was highlighted by the Authority C
Michael Macdonald Bartlett appointed as CEO for Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Michael Macdonald Bartlett has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji says Bartlett com
Biosecurity Authority confirm the snake found in Vatuwaqa is a Pacific Boa and poses no harm
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the snake that was found in Vatuwaqa this morning was a Pacific Boa. The snake has been caught and released in Col