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Mynah bird design on Girmit Day shirt "deeply offensive, says Lal
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (194+ words) Dialogue Fiji executive director Nilesh Lal says the use of a mynah bird image on a shirt designed for Girmit Day celebrations in Fiji is "highly inappropriate, deeply offensive, and historically tone-deaf." Lal said Girmit Day is meant to honour…...
Focus on economic benefits for landowners
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (305+ words) THE issue in this country is not about land availability, it is about the return that landowners will get from their land, said member of parliament Manoa Kamikamica. Speaking at the Special Strategic Session on Fiji's National Development Journey at…...
Call for sustainable stewardship as FNU marks Forests Day
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (187+ words) Highlighting the critical link between academic research and environmental sustainability, Fiji National University head of forestry Seleima Rakaucoka called for urgent measures to safeguard the region's fragile ecosystems. Ms Rakaucoka emphasised the vital role forests play in supporting both the…...
FOLKLORE | The little people of the land " Encounter on the mountain
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1128+ words) DARYL Tarte scrambled onto the foggy summit of Mount Uluiqalau in Taveuni, hung his binoculars on a steel post marker, and walked fifty metres along the ridge to set up camp. Minutes later, when he returned to retrieve the binoculars,…...
Conservation of knowledge critical
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) FOR generations, Fijians have relied on plants for traditional medicine " treating fevers, infections, wounds, and supporting maternal health " says Kelera Tokalau, a senior environment officer at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Speaking at the World Wildlife Day celebrations…...
Severe coral bleaching detected in northern reefs, warns Reef Explorer Fiji
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) Coral reefs in Fiji's Northern Division are showing signs of severe bleaching, with some mortality already recorded in shallow areas, according to a social media update by Reef Explorer Fiji. The organisation said its director recently surveyed reefs in Savusavu…...
Environmental responsibility secures future
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) TRADITIONAL Science must be upheld, respected, and fully documented and acknowledged in any form of development planning. Permanent secretary for Environment Dr Sivendra Michael made this comment while addressing those present at the National Resource Owners Committee workshop in Nadi....
Some turtle species on the brink of extinction
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) WHILE the sighting of green turtles may be common in Fiji waters, five other species in the region are facing a downward trend with some on the brink of extinction, says Ika Bula consultancy principal consultant Shritika Prakash. Ms Prakash…...
Coral bleaching event detected across several Fiji reef systems
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (337+ words) A coral bleaching event is currently affecting several reef systems across Fiji, according to marine conservation group Reef Explorer Fiji. In a statement shared on social media, the organisation said its team recently returned from Northern Kadavu where they observed…...
PEOPLE | Julie's journey to animal science
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (504+ words) A childhood surrounded by animals in her village has inspired 20-year-old Julie Nakulanikoro to pursue a career dedicated to livestock and animal health. Ms Nakulanikoro, who hails from Komave Village in Baravi, Nadroga, is a third-year student at Fiji National…...