Category: News & Press

Published on October 13, 2021 in Fiji Times, a feature story on PBF’s recognition as a Top Innovator by the World Economic Forum.   The innovation aims to develop and pilot a community-owned and operated organic fertilizer business model that uses the biomass from overabundant Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) that devour the coral reef,…

An exciting position for a Project Officer focusing on the collabprative project – Beqa Lagoon Initiative – with the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) and Pacific Blue Foundation! Position: Project Officer Organization: Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) Term:  Two (2) year contract (1-year term initially, extension for a 1-year appointment based on performance…

The leaders of Beqa Island took an unprecedented step of calling a meeting for all Chiefs and YMST delegates to attend. Held at Nawaisomo village on Wednesday 29 May, the meeting focused on setting the foundation for cultural strength and unity between the two Districts of Beqa. Opened with a word of prayer followed by…

The 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…

Roko 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…

By: 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…

By: 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,…

By: 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,…