People caught buying or selling wild parrots face $20,000 fine
People caught buying or selling wild parrots in Fiji could face fines of $20,000 or up to four years’ imprisonment under the Endangered and Protected Species Act 2
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Dr Michael stresses no decision made for proposed Special Prospecting License Kulukulu Sands Project
No decision has been made, and no outcome is predetermined for the proposed Special Prospecting License 1495 – Kulukulu Sands, Sigatoka Iron Sands Project.Permanen
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees “ Dr Varea
Traditional fishing grounds could be lost if global temperatures overshoot 1.5 degrees Celsius, as fish are forced to move to new feeding grounds, according to Pacific Is
36 ministerial-level representatives expected at Fiji pre-COP
About 36 ministerial-level representatives, including the majority of Pacific leaders including France, are expected to attend the upcoming pre-COP discussions, with Fiji
Paddle for Hope team completes 500km journey around Viti Levu
For 28 days and more than 500 kilometres around Viti Levu, Reverend James Bhagwan and Graham Taylor paddled with one central message: what is thrown on land eventually fi
Tribunal gives Dept of Environment 14 days to respond to TNGs application
The Environmental Tribunal has given the Department of Environment 14 days to respond to Next Generation Holdings (Fiji) Pte Limited's notice of motion application and wi
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
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