Suva City Council issues notice over waste smell at Carpenters Shipping yard
Following public concern over a strong waste smell coming from the Carpenters Shipping yard at Edinburgh Drive, opposite the Mobil Service Station in Suva, Suva City Coun
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Nasinu Town Council clears garbage in Omkar Rd, Nasinu residents urged to stop illegal dumping
Garbage in Omkar Road Nasinu, has now been cleared after eyewitnesses reported tonnes of rubbish being dumped along the roadside.Speaking to fijivillage News, Nasinu Town
Nasinu Town Council urges residents to keep streets and drains clean
The Nasinu Town Council team is urging residents to cooperate by disposing waste responsibly and avoiding dumping rubbish into drains. They say that staff have been wo
White chemical seen in Marine Drive, Lautoka caused by paint runoff - Environment Ministry
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change confirms that the white substance seen flowing into the sea along Marine Drive in Lautoka was water-soluble paint washed of
Existing waste management requires significant upgrades - Bulitavu
Our existing waste management system requires significant upgrades. Minister for Environment Mosese Bulitavu highlighted this during his Ministerial Statement in Parli
Trashboom barrier installed at Samabula River to stop waste entering the ocean
Fiji’s waterways and marine life are expected to benefit from a new environmental project following the installation of a Trashboom barrier at Bailey Bridge on the
Illegal trafficking of Fiji’s endemic species drives urgent calls for strong biodiversity strategy
The growing threat of illegal wildlife trafficking, including the smuggling of Fiji’s globally unique crested iguana, has underscored the urgent need to strengthen
Waste Recyclers launch new I-Recycle Station to make recycling easier and more sustainable
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has launched the I-Recycle Station — a new recycling infrastructure designed to make recycling more practical, efficient and sustainab
Could bamboo be our answer as the low-carbon and cyclone-resilient building material?
One of the most talked-about topics this year is the potential of bamboo as a low-carbon, cyclone-resilient building material. As the Pacific braces for another cyclon
Fiji profiled among 25 top must-visit destinations for 2026 according to National Geographic’s Global Editorial Teams
Fiji has been selected as one of the Best of the World for 2026 by National Geographic’s team of travel experts and Nat Geo Traveller‘s international editori
Environment Minister says Fiji’s marine ecosystem under strain
Fiji’s ocean is under mounting pressure from climate change, marine pollution, and biodiversity loss, and the government is taking action to reverse the trend thr
Environment Council reunites after nearly 5 years to strengthen environmental governance
The National Environment Council has convened today with a renewed sense of purpose to strengthen oversight, coordination, and policy guidance on environmental management
Waste crisis in focus as PRF readies Vaka forum rollout
As the Pacific Recycling Foundation prepares to launch its groundbreaking Vaka Forum Series later this year, they have taken the first crucial step by aligning their inte
PRF launches composting program at Nadi Sangam Primary School
Pacific Recycling Foundation will provide composting bins and materials, conduct training sessions, and assist in establishing school-led composting centres at Nadi Sanga
Waste up 17.5% in a decade: PRF slams lack of strategic action
Building another landfill or continuing piecemeal approaches is not a solution to Fiji’s increasing waste management crisis. This was stated by Pacific Recyclin
Over 300 Bykeitou residents back community recycling as I-Recycle program relaunches
More than 300 residents of the Bykeitou Informal Settlement in Nadera have recommitted to better waste management practices with the relaunch of the Pacific Recycling Fou
Fiji marks World Mangrove Day with a call for collective action
As Fiji celebrated World Mangrove Day, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Mosese Bulitavu emphasised the vital role mangroves play in sustaining livelihoods and
Captain Jonathan Smith Fund launched to address long-standing marine pollution and derelict vessels
Restoration of Suva Harbour and addressing long-standing marine pollution and derelict vessels has begun following the launch of the Captain Jonathan Smith Fund by the Fi
National Geographic leads Kadavu ocean study with Fijian ministries
A three week long Kadavu expedition by the National Geographic Pristine Seas is currently underway to study the health of our ocean. This is in partnership with the Mi
Reverend Bhagwan says our stories of vanishing breadfruit and sinking homelands are the lived science ICJ is now asked to translate into law
Our stories of salinised wells, vanishing breadfruit and sinking homelands are the lived science the International Court of Justice is now asked to translate into law.
PICAN stresses a robust advisory opinion from ICJ will reinforce legal accountability of both governments and corporations
As we await the International Court of Justice's historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change early tomorrow morning, Paci