Author: PBF
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Soliyaga to produce own organic fertiliser
Read More: Soliyaga to produce own organic fertiliserThe village of Soliyaga on Beqa Island are now able to produce their own organic fertiliser for their teitei (farms/gardens) after building their first composting facility – a three-compartment model measuring about nine square meters, including the shelter, with a capacity of over two cubic tonnes of compost. This is an initial level of application…
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Upgraded Water System installed in Tovu village, Totoya Island
Read More: Upgraded Water System installed in Tovu village, Totoya IslandConstruction to improve the fresh water system in the village of Tovu in Totoya Island was completed in two weeks! Thanks to a successful collaboration between Honor Journeys managed by Taylor Broussard and PBF’s Relations Director Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba, together they saw the project from design to completion. Well done you guys! Honor Journeys is…
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Announcing…Veitau Waqa 2019
Read More: Announcing…Veitau Waqa 2019Veitau Waqa – the boat lives The annual sailing celebration of Fijian Culture 9am to 4pm on Saturday 3rd August 2019 Suva City Council Foreshore, Suva harbor Pacific Blue Foundation is hosting its tenth annual event with FBC as exclusive TV and Radio partner. Veitau Waqa – the boat lives Come and be part of…
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Managing Island Resources
Read More: Managing Island ResourcesThe strength, unity and integrity of the Vanua is the main building-block for successful community based management of natural resources. Two weeks ago a workshop was held in the chiefly village of Dakuibeqa, on Beqa Island, as part of the Beqa Lagoon Initiative, a project led by Pacific Blue Foundation (PBF), in collaboration with Fiji…
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Leader with a vision
Read More: Leader with a visionRoko Josefa Cinavilakeba (Roko Sau) with Rewa Province Paramount Chief, Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa. Picture: VILIAME ODRO As a traditional Fijian leader, Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba knows his role comes with a lot of responsibilities. The paramount chief from Totoya deals with communications for Pacific Blue Foundation in Fiji where he works…
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2017 Annual Report
Read More: 2017 Annual Report2017 was a great year with many exciting events and activities, from the 9th Veitau Waqa – the boat lives event, to the launching of the collaborative project with Conservation International – the Lau Seascape Initiative, to the the launching of PBF’s project – the Beqa Lagoon Initiative. Many outreach activities and both national and…
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Traditional Approach
Read More: Traditional ApproachBy: Luke Rawalai; Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Roko Sau, Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba (right) and local director of the Pacific Blue Foundation speaks at the FLAMMA AGM. Photo Credit: Luke Rawalai The solution to Fiji’s problems, be it climate change, global warming or diminishing natural resources, lies in the practices of our forefathers. Recognising this, the…
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Survey Finds 6 New Marine Species
Read More: Survey Finds 6 New Marine SpeciesBy: Luke Rawalai; Sunday, November 26, 2017. Photo Credit: Conservation International, Mark Erdmann, Gerry Allen. A scientific survey in the Lau seascape discovered six new marine species endemic to the waters in the group. Considered a new frontier for marine exploration, the Lau Group is one of Fiji’s five priority marine eco-regions. In May 2017,…
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Chief: People Continue to Turn a Blind Eye
Read More: Chief: People Continue to Turn a Blind EyeBy: Luke Rawalai; Published in Fiji Times on November 26, 2017. Photo Credit: Ron Vave. The iTaukei people can lose natural resources entrusted to their care if they continue to turn a blind eye to the management of these endowments. While officially closing the week-long Fiji Locally Marine Managed Areas in Bua Lomanikoro last week,…
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Designating Survey Sites and Creating a Baseline Dataset
Read More: Designating Survey Sites and Creating a Baseline DatasetCoral reef management requires a robust understanding of the state of the managed environment. For a long-term management plan to be successful, a monitoring scheme of the coral reefs has to be in place. To start with such a process, an initial survey trip onboard the Blue Whale was conducted to execute a baseline (initial status)…
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