The environment should always be protected – Reddy
The Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy says even with the global crisis that everyone is currently facing, the environment should always be protecte
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19 seawalls to be constructed in the 2020/2021 financial year
A total of 19 seawalls will be constructed for 19 communities around the country by the Ministry of Waterways and Environment in the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister
Funding secured for solar and agriculture project on Ovalau
Funding has been secured through the Green Climate Fund for a project that is expected to cut dependence on diesel generators in Ovalau by 50%. The Fiji Agro-photo-vol
Proposal to build Asphalt Mixing Plant in Lami declined by Environment Ministry
The Environment Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Asphalt Mixing Plant to be built in Lami by China Railway No.5 Engineering Group (Fiji) Ltd has been declined by
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti to work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income generating opportunities
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti who received $85,000 grant from the US Embassy will work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income-generating oppo
Pacific Tuna Tagging Expedition underway
A scientific team is on a 7-week research expedition to monitor the health of world’s largest tuna fishery. The Principle Fisheries Scientist for the Pacific Co
Serious concerns raised as research shows microplastic in fish and other seafood sources in Fiji
Suva has become one of the main hot spots for marine pollution in terms of the amount of microplastic in our waters, and researchers have now found high levels of micropl
There is the option of increasing fines to stop littering - Wycliffe
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says it has been formally raised through the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank by a local government representative that
6,000 mangrove seedlings planted along Nasese foreshore by 3FIR soldiers
6,000 mangrove seedlings have been planted along the Nasese foreshore by 170 RFMF soldiers with the help of Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and the Minister for Health
Drones and Committees helping the Ministry protect the environment
Drone technology is now being used by the Department of Environment to survey new developments while there are also Environment Management Committees monitoring developme
Shark Dive Operators in Pac Harbour say they are still feeding sharks but increased fishing activities has attracted sharks
Shark dive operators in Pacific Harbour have confirmed that they are still running dives and are still feeding sharks, however the Beqa Adventure Divers have highlighted
Now more than ever the ocean desperately needs our voice - AG
Now more than ever before the ocean desperately needs our voice. This was the message from the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while delivering his address to
Littering is a concerning problem – Reddy
Minister of Waterways and Environment Doctor Mahendra Reddy says there is not a single person in this country that is not concerned about littering as a problem. While
Reddy to launch Litter Free Fiji Think Tank
Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says they will be launching the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank this Wednesday as an initiative to work with academics, non-govern
Cash for Tree Planting initiative to begin with tourism sector employees affected by COVID-19
With close to 40,000 people working in the hotel and tourism sector in the country affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Forestry will kick-off their Cash f
Seasonal ban on Kawakawa and Donu to come into effect next month
The seasonal ban on Grouper and Coral Trout also known as Kawakawa and Donu will come into effect on the 1st of June till the 30th of September 2020. The seasonal ban
Colouring competition for students of the ages of 6-10 years.
With the COVID-19 restriction still in place for the country, the Ministry of Waterways and Environment will be celebrating the 2020 International Biodiversity Day by con
Ministry investigates use of single use plastic bags at Laqere and Makoi markets
Minister for Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says they are aware of some vendors at Laqere and Makoi markets using single use plastic bags, and he has sent a team to i
Banned plastic bags being used at Laqere and Makoi markets
Some vendors at the Laqere and Makoi markets in the Nasinu area were seen using single-use plastic bags yesterday despite the ban from the 1st of January this year. Th
Desilting works along the Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki have commenced
Good news for the people in Rakiraki Town and neighboring communities as efforts are being put to reduce the impact of flooding. Desilting works along the Nakauvadra R
NZ TikTok sensation Joshua Nanai confirms being paid for Jason Derulo track
In an Instagram Story posted by Nanai yesterday, the young beatmaker broke his silence on rumours his track 'Laxed (Siren Beat)' had been ripped off. He appeared to de