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
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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
Remain indoors during rain showers as there is a possibility of acidic rainfall
Please remain indoors during rain showers and cover rain water storage tanks as the Department of Environment says there is a possibility of slightly acidic rainfall in F
No proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Govt – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says no proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Government. In a tweet, Bainimarama says as they sai
LDS youths plant more than 5,000 mangrove seedlings in Lami
More than 40 youths from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints planted more than 5,000 mangrove seedlings in Lami today with the theme light the world with love
No approvals have been given for the proposed World Wave Project in Taveuni - Wycliffe
No form of approvals at any stage of the project has been given by the Department of Environment for the proposed World Wave Project in Qamea, Taveuni, and proper consult
We immediately clamp down by issuing prohibition or stop work notices when there are breaches by the cement factories - Wycliffe
Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says they have handled complaints raised by Lami residents regarding dust emissions by Tengy Cement and the other cem
Department of Environment waits for EIA report on World Wave Project before deciding anything
Permanent Secretary for Waterways and Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says the Department of Environment is waiting for the Environment Impact Assessment report for the Worl
Work begins on project that will strengthen mangrove management and identify financing pathways for its protection
Work has begun on a pilot project that will strengthen mangrove management and identity policy and financing pathways to protect and sustainably manage Fiji's mangroves i
The 1.5 degree target leaves Glasgow battered, bruised, but alive – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked Pacific negotiation teams for helping to achieve a pathway from coal and fossil fuel subsidies in the outcome of COP26 sayin
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited wants coordinated approach for clean-up campaigns
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited is calling for a more coordinated and partnership-based approach when it comes to clean-up campaigns. This is after fijivillage reported c
World Wave Project in Qamea will not be conducted until a rigorous EIA is conducted – Dept of Environment
The Department of Environment stresses that no plans for the construction of the World Wave Project off the island of Qamea in Taveuni will be allowed until a rigorous En