Okeanos Explorer makes first Fiji visit to map Pacific’s deep seafloor
The U.S. deep-sea exploration vessel Okeanos Explorer is in Fiji for the first time, carrying out scientific exploration and seafloor mapping to improve understanding of
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Children lead Suva Point clean-up as Tabuya urges Fiji to stop littering
Children were at the forefront of a community clean-up at Suva Point yesterday, with members of the Suva Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints joining the Suv
6 truckloads of rubbish collected during Korosomo clean-up
A community clean-up at Korosomo in Seaqaqa, Labasa has highlighted the extent of irresponsible waste disposal in the area, with 30 sacks of rubbish and approximately six
Paddle for Hope continues its journey around Viti Levu
The Paddle for Hope team continues its more than 500-kilometre journey around Viti Levu, taking a strong message to communities about protecting Fiji’s oceans and
Two derelict vessels safely removed from Suva Harbour
Two derelict vessels have been successfully removed from Suva Harbour by Blue Prosperity.One vessel was safely sunk at a designated location, while the other was towed of
Recycling is about people, not just products- Deo
Recycling and waste management should not only be about collecting products, but also about protecting the dignity and livelihoods of the people involved in the process.P
Yavusa Bativudi to receive higher Naboro landfill community levy
The traditional landowners of the Naboro Landfill, the Yavusa Bativudi, will receive a higher community levy for the use of their land for waste disposal.This follows Cab
Residents raise concerns over rubbish dumping as littering fine set to rise to $200
As people continue to raise concerns about littering in public spaces, the Ministry of Environment is warning that from the beginning of next month, a person found com
$200 littering fine aimed at changing behaviour, not collecting money - Tabuya
Minister for Environment Lynda Tabuya says the new $200 littering fine is not about collecting money from Fijians, but about stopping people from littering and changing b
Coconut sellers issued notices for illegal dumping along Naivorovoro Road in Nakasi
Concerns over illegal dumping by coconut sellers along Naivorovoro Road in Nakasi have prompted the Nausori Town Council to take action, with the council saying notices h
Police advise residents to report bikers causing excessive noise in neighbourhoods
Police are advising residents who have concerns about groups of bikers riding through residential areas and allegedly creating excessive noise to lodge a report. A video
Children lead the way in Lagilagi community clean-up
Children of the Lagilagi Settlement in Jittu Estate area in Suva have taken the lead in keeping their community clean by collecting litter from around their neighbourhood
264 earthquakes recorded in Fiji region in July
A total of 264 earthquakes were recorded across the Fiji region last month, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 5.9.According to Fiji Seismology, a high concentration of
GIZ Pacific calls for lasting action to tackle plastic pollution
Everyday actions by individuals, workplaces and communities can make a difference in tackling plastic pollution, with GIZ Pacific urging people across the Pacific to turn
Dick Peng-linked Malolo rehabilitation plan rejected as $1.4M environmental bond remains with Govt
A rehabilitation plan submitted by Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) Pte Ltd, the company linked to developer Dickson Peng who is facing allegations of fraudulently
South Pacific Waste Recyclers celebrates 15 years after recycling 15 million kg of waste paper
20 organisations have been honoured by South Pacific Waste Recyclers for their efforts in keeping Fiji clean as the company celebrates 15 years of turning waste paper int
Nadera Methodist Circuit youths commended for community clean-up initiative
The Nadera Methodist Circuit youths have been commended for their efforts in cleaning and caring for their community.The Nasinu Town Council has thanked the youths for ta
Environment Ministry says no application for hyperscale data centre by Google, no concerns on water consumption
The Ministry of Environment has today clarified that the proposed Google ICT facility has neither been applied for nor assessed as a hyperscale data centre, and the w
EMP application for beach manholes and trenching of conduits relating to proposed Natadola cable landing development declined
The Department of Environment declined the Environmental Management Plan application for the beach manholes and trenching of conduits relating to the proposed Natadola Go
Koroipita Youth Club members is lead community clean-up
Youths of the Koroipita Youth Club in Lautoka are making a difference in their community by volunteering their time to improve the environment, assist vulnerable resident
Naitasiri Rugby Team praised for leading Nausori clean-up as Tabuya urges public to stop littering
The Naitasiri Rugby Team swapped the rugby field for the streets of Nausori, collecting rubbish as part of a team, bonding exercise and earning praise from Minister for E