Nanuca villagers turn seaweed into jam as new source of income
A seaweed farming project is creating a new source of income for families in Nanuca Village in Cakaudrove, with villagers turning locally grown seaweed into jam and attra
Tag: Forestry
Five children join Fiji Day effort to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings
Five children joined representatives from two government ministries to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings along the Nasese foreshore, contributing to an initiative duri
Bamboo research needs to move from reports to action - Pacific Ark CEO Arno Roos
The need for stronger, climate-resilient housing and the lack of practical action following research are being highlighted as Fiji looks to expand the use of bamboo in co
Joint maritime operation strengthens security and safety across Mamanuca waters
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
Customary fishing rights owners to receive 80% of royalties under new regulations
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
PAFCO secures new partnership with Spanish Tuna exporter
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
Kadavu villagers to undergo boat master training following recent maritime tragedies
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
Kawakawa, Donu ban starts from Monday, Beche-de-mer harvest period extended
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
Colo-i-Suva forest park temporarily closed
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
Pearl farming initiative in Bua records 405 juvenile oyster spats despite challenges
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
Nabalabala farmer steps up aquaculture venture in Ra
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
Immediate clean-up took place after Galoa Seawall littering incident by Ministry staff
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
Box Jellyfish warning issued for Fiji waters
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
Nadivakarua Women’s Group fish pond project aims to improve food security
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
Rokobiau urges women to pursue leadership with confidence
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
Ban lifted on harvesting and trading sea cucumbers temporarily lifted
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
PS Fisheries reassigned as Head of Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service
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 to have greater authority over forest licensing as Parliament unanimously passes Forestry Bill
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 could transform housing and livelihoods in Fiji - Bainivalu
Bamboo is rapidly emerging as a game-changing resource for Fiji, offering renewable, climate-resilient, and economically inclusive solutions that could revolutionise hous
Villages encouraged to propagate seedlings which can serve as source of income
Villages and communities are encouraged to propagate seedlings, which can be utilised in areas that have experienced significant deforestation. These seedlings can als
More than 19 million trees planted under the 30 Million Trees in 15 Years program
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