Lami residents raise concerns on clinker ship that is emitting dust
Residents of Lami have raised concerns on the clinker ship that arrived recently and is emitting dust into the air. Lami resident Sydel Whippy says this ship has been
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Protect, manage and restore nature wisely- Wycliffe
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ways in which we produce, process and consume food. While speaking
Jiten Reddy decides that he will not represent Rakesh Varman
Lawyer, Jiten Reddy says he has decided that he will not represent suspended Referees Director of the Fiji Football Association, Rakesh Varman as he is the Vice President
Dr Reddy asks PS Environment to investigate the now suspended Referees Director for allegedly disposing waste on the beachside
Minister for Waterways and Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says he has just asked the Permanent Secretary for Environment to start the process of prosecution for the n
Video footage of the now-suspended Fiji FA Referees Director emerges with allegations that he had thrown rubbish on the beachside
A video has emerged on Facebook showing the now suspended Referees Director of the Fiji Football Association, Rakesh Varman picking up rubbish strewn over the beachside a
The US can help build a resilient world with additional pledge to the Green Climate Fund - Sayed-Khaiyum
Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the USA can help build a more resilient world with an additional, ambitious pledge
Environment Ministry lifts Prohibition Notice on Tengy Cement
The Ministry of Waterways and Environment has lifted the Prohibition Notice for Lami based cement company, Tengy Cement Fiji however strict monitoring continues this week
28 rivers and 60 kilometres will be dredged in Phase 1
A total of 28 rivers, creeks and waterways will be undergoing dredging works in the first phase of the emergency de-silting programme that has been set up by the Ministry
Police disperse Lami residents who had gathered outside cement factories to raise concerns about emission levels
Some Lami residents who had gathered with signs outside two cement manufacturing factories to raise concerns about the emissions were dispersed by the police this morning
More than 200 families to benefit from dredging works in Namosi
More than 200 families in Namosi will benefit from the dredging works that will be conducted by two contractors at the Nabukavesi Wainadoi and Wainibuabua Rivers. Mini
Freesoul found guilty of 2 counts of undertaking unauthorized developments in Malolo
Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited has been found guilty of two counts of Undertaking Unauthorized Developments by Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau. They have been a
Wainunu Settlement residents clean-up creek to save damaged crossing that connects them to main road
Residents of Wainunu Settlement in Wainibuku, Nausori conducted a clean-up campaign along the creek in their community to help save the partially-damaged culvert crossing
2 cement manufacturing companies issued with Prohibition Notices start 2 weeks trial period
A two weeks trial period that will allow for the regular monitoring of emission levels has started for two Lami based cement manufacturing companies that were issued Proh
More discussion and consultations needed on recycling- WRFL
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has welcomed the speech delivered by the Minister for Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy on recycling and its importance in Fiji but adds more con
Ministry of Environment issues Prohibition Notices to 2 cement manufacturing companies in Lami
The Ministry of Waterways and Environment has issued Prohibition Notices to two Lami based cement manufacturing companies as they suspect that the dust emitted from the o
TLTB Partners with landowning units for conservation purposes and tree planting initiative
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has taken the initiative to lease certain lands around the country for conservation purposes and is also working with landowning units on tre
More organisations join Waste Recyclers Fiji for upcoming celebration of Global Recycling Day
Some concerned organisations have joined Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited for the upcoming celebration of Global Recycling Day. Swire Shipping Agencies Limited and Interna
Naboro Landfill to be transformed into a recycling zone
The Naboro Landfill will be transformed into a recycling zone this year. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Environment, Joshua Wycli
USP studies shows most fish in the Laucala Bay area have micro-plastics present in them - Paris
Studies show that most of the fish from the Laucala Bay area in Suva have micro-plastics present in them and this is due to the Kinoya Treatment Plant discharging semi-tr
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints clean up My Suva Park
250 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Suva Stake took some of their time out on Saturday to clean up My Suva Park. Director of Communications S
Waste material such as metal, school bags and wood found in Nabukalou Creek
Serious concerns have been raised after items such as rusted metal, school bags, wood, cans, and plastic bags were found during the clean up at Nabukalou Creek this morni