A four-day joint maritime operation across the Mamanuca waters has seen authorities inspect boats, fishing vessels, yachts and other marine craft as part of efforts to st
Owners of customary fishing rights will now receive 80 percent of royalties collected when certain natural resources are extracted from State land in areas linked to thei
There is good news for the people of Ovalau, with the Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited (PAFCO) entering into a partnership with one of Spain's largest canned tuna expo
Recent maritime casualties in the past few weeks have raised serious concerns, highlighting the need for improved maritime safety and skills training in coastal communiti
A comprehensive seasonal ban on all species of Grouper (Kawakawa) and Coral Trout (Donu) is now in place to protect these vital fish species during their peak breeding se
The Colo-i-Suva Forest Park is temporarily closed until further notice due to adverse weather conditions affecting the area.The Ministry of Forestry say this precautio
A pearl farming initiative in Bua has produced 405 healthy juvenile oyster spats despite lower harvest numbers and challenging conditions, as efforts continue to support
A farmer from Nabalabala Village in Ra is stepping up his aquaculture venture, aiming to boost income and support food security in his community.The Ministry of Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has moved quickly to address concerns after a video surfaced that Ministry of Fisheries staff based at Galoa in Navua had litter
Fijians are being warned to take extra care at sea following reports of the presence of the highly venomous Box Jellyfish in local waters.The Ministry of Health, in colla
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently worked together with
Acting Chief Economic Planning Officer at the Ministry of Fisheries, Alumeci Rokobiau is calling on women across Fiji to pursue leadership with confidence and purpose
The ban on harvesting and trading sea cucumbers will be temporarily lifted from today to 31st July, subject to strict conditions under the Offshore Fisheries Management R
Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry, Atelaite Rokosuka has been reassigned as the Head of Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service from this week.Rokosuka wa
Landowners will now have stronger authority over who operates on their land, as the Forestry Bill has been unanimously passed by Parliament which requires that a licence
Bamboo is rapidly emerging as a game-changing resource for Fiji, offering renewable, climate-resilient, and economically inclusive solutions that could revolutionise hous
Villages and communities are encouraged to propagate seedlings, which can be utilised in areas that have experienced significant deforestation. These seedlings can als
The 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative is progressing well, and according to the Minister for Forest Alitia Bainivalu, more than 19 million trees have been planted u
Villages from the Rewa and Tailevu deltas were overwhelmed by the $170,000 worth of equipment given by the Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries to their forestry small, mic
It will be a new experience for Fijians as they can now explore the untouched beauty of Nadarivatu through the Nadarivatu Forest Park after its opening. The facility o
A group of 60 women from coastal villages in Tailevu and Rewa have gained vital new skills that not only support their families but also contribute to environmental cons