Review underway to increase penalties for illegal dumping in Nasinu
A review is currently underway to increase penalties in order to encourage responsible waste disposal and change public behaviour. This was highlighted by the Permanent S
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Nasinu Town Council continues clean-up efforts in Nadera and Caubati
Mixed waste collection along Duvula Road in Nadera and around the Caubati area was carried out by the Nasinu Town Council as part of continued efforts to maintain cleanli
Faith based organisations join PRF to tackle Fiji’s waste crisis
Faith-based organisations are taking a leading role in addressing Fiji’s growing waste management crisis, as the Pacific Recycling Foundation launches Phase 2 of i
Police and LTA officers begin Litter Enforcement Training
Efforts to strengthen enforcement against littering is underway, as Police and Land Transport Authority officers begin specialised training aimed at curbing illegal dumpi
Shincheonji Church volunteers clean Lautoka despite heavy rain
Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Lautoka branch, went ahead with their regular city clean-up campaign on Saturday morning despite sudden heavy rain.The clean-u
WAF CEO warns sewer dumping harms environment and costs taxpayers
Water Authority of Fiji CEO Seru Soderberg is urging people to not throw things such as dye and chemicals into the wastewater network as it can harm the environment an
Lautoka residents turn out in numbers to recycle bottles and cans
Residents in Lautoka turned out in large numbers at the IYC Children’s Park to recycle bottles and cans, helping the environment following the launch of the Return
Nasinu Town Council steps up efforts to keep Nasinu clean throughout 2026
Keeping Nasinu clean remains a top priority for the year ahead, as depot workers pledge to lift service standards and strengthen their commitment to every neighbourhood t
Rabuka and Dr Michael selected as Distinguished Visiting Fellows at Perry World House
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, have both been appointed as Distinguished Visiting Fellows
Investigation ongoing for Walu Bay fuel spill
Outgoing Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu says the investigation into the fuel leak at Walu Bay that happened earlier this month is still ongoi
Fiji sets national direction for ocean economy with Blue Economy Framework
The Cabinet has endorsed the Fiji Blue Economy Framework 2025 to 2035, setting a national policy direction for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development o
Nausori Town Council installs CCTV camera to deter illegal dumping
To deter illegal dumping activities in the Nausori area, the Nausori Town Council has installed CCTV cameras at identified illegal dumping hotspots.The Council is strongl
Nasinu Town Council cleans kitchen waste in Cunningham
Kitchen waste causing unpleasant odours and hygiene for residents in Cunningham have been cleared by the Nasinu Town Council, led by its chairman Felix Magnus. Â
Lautoka City Council acts on illegal dumping in Wairabetia and Saweni Top
Following successful enforcement action against illegal dumping along Savu Street in Lautoka, Litter Prevention Officers have once again identified offenders during a rec
Youth-led project brings Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park in Namosi to life
A mataqali of 295 members in Namosi has turned to youth-driven development to unlock the economic potential of its land, culminating in the opening of the Dakuinaroba Bam
Ministry investigates white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek
The Ministry of Environment is investigating the white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek, in Suva where test samples have already been collected.Permanent Secreta
Truck driver fined after being caught dumping rubbish at Waiyavi Waterfall
The truck driver caught on video illegally dumping rubbish near the Waiyavi Waterfall has been identified and issued with a penalty. The Lautoka City Council says they ha
White substance continues to discharge into Nabukalou Creek for second day
An unidentified white substance has been discharging into Nabukalou Creek in Suva City for the second consecutive day. The substance was observed emerging from a tunnel o
No environmental damage detected following Walu Bay fuel leak
Swift action by Government authorities has prevented environmental damage following a fuel leak at an industrial facility in the Walu Bay area earlier this morning. Joi
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches US$1 billion in global ticket sales
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed US$1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshol
WAF probes suspected trade waste discharge after toxic overflow in Nabua stream
As investigations continue on the toxic discharge into a stream in Nabua, the Water Authority of Fiji says the bluish discoloration is suspected to have originated from t