Solar projects for islands
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-15 13:28:12 -0700 | green-news
This was made possible via the Ministry of Energy's rural electrification project. North rural electrification project officer Wise Cavuiloa said there were now two projects being implemented in Seaqaqa and Dreketilailai by the FEA. Mr Cavuiloa said the electrification project...
BRIEFLY
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-14 14:51:03 -0700 | green-news
Chief of operation ACP Rusiate Tudravu confirmed the officer surrendered himself to the Nakasi Police Station midday yesterday and was being questioned when this edition went to press. Earlier yesterday, SSP Tudravu said a team was directed to arrest the...
Island health service
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-14 14:50:53 -0700 | green-news
Beqa Island will no longer have to travel to Viti Levu for health services. Work has begun on the construction of a new nursing station on the island. The $400,000 nursing station will be located in Raviravi Village and will...
Homes project to benefit 800
Source: Fiji Times
Lautoka :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-14 14:50:50 -0700 | green-news
Ministry of Housing and municipal councils in Lautoka and Sigatoka. Department of Housing director Kolinio Bola said the City Wide project in Nayawa Village in Sigatoka was about 99 per cent complete with drainage and sanitation works also included in...
Rising sea level a threat
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-13 13:43:15 -0700 | green-news
Roko tui Ra Sakiusa Karavaki said villagers had been warned against building their homes near the shoreline. "The issue of rising sea level was raised by villagers living near the coast on many occasions as they are concerned about their...
Filthy state of area
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-12 13:47:35 -0700 | green-news
Beach Rd resident Talei Burness said she could no longer stand taking her dog for morning walks because of the sight of rubbish along her neighbourhood's seafront. "It's absolutely disgusting and it's been like that for weeks," Ms Burness said....
New machines for farmers
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-10 14:05:02 -0700 | green-news
Northern Division will save money with the introduction of a new machine brought in by the Department of Agriculture to help them cultivate their land. The Swamp Dozer machine, worth about $400,000, is expected to arrive at the Dreketi Irrigation...
Big plans for rice farming
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-24 00:17:25 -0700 | green-news
And government has bigger plans to benefit not only the province but other areas in the North to help farmers increase their production. Speaking to The Fiji Times yesterday, Department of Agriculture director extension Vatimi Rayalu said more machines were...
Sky watchers witness first solar eclipse of the year
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-24 00:17:26 -0700 | green-news
The angular solar eclipse's four-hour transition was partially seen from Fiji between 10.30am and 2.30pm. USP's Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment technician Neil Singh said the visibility from Fiji was partial and hindered because of the adverse weather condition....
Bigger plans for farmers up north
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-09 19:14:49 -0700 | green-news
Mr Rayalu is visiting some rice farms in Bua and Macuata to encourage farmers to increase their production not only for food security but income security as well. He said the government had bigger plans to benefit farmers in the division....
MSAF law review
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-09 13:29:28 -0700 | green-news
Authority CEO Neale Slack confirmed they found that most did not understand their function and how to comply with the existing Marine Act 1986 and the Maritime and Marine Regulations 1990. "When we undertook maritime stakeholder and public consultations in...
Shallow quake strikes off Nadi Town
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-07 17:41:04 -0700 | green-news
According to the Mineral Resources Department, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 34.5km. The department said the earthquake was medium sized with shallow depth source location and there was no felt report from the nearby places as confirmed through...
Financial boost for villagers
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-07 13:04:16 -0700 | green-news
Ra to be used in a number of income-generating projects for the villagers' livelihood. The funds will help Nativi Village secure farming implements, seedlings and machinery to cultivate 30 acres of land. Villager Tevita Nakaba said the financial assistance and...
Major rehabilitation for river
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-06 13:22:22 -0700 | green-news
Labasa River in the hope of reducing the effects of climate change in the area. Organised by the Department of Environment under the Building Resilience Project, the initiative will start next month in conjunction with World Environment Day. Senior environment...
Weatherman: Expect cold nights in May
Source: Fiji Times
Suva :: Fiji Islands | updated 2013-05-05 13:23:37 -0700 | green-news
Fiji Meteorological Service duty forecaster said the cold nights were the result of clear clouds caused by the southerly winds. The duty forecaster said the absence of cloud cover to trap heat was also a contributing factor. The duty forecaster...
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