by MES Fiji | Apr 1, 2014 | Awards
Mr. Geoffrey Shaw was the recipient of the 2013 AON Excellence in Fiji Tourism Visionary Award, recognising his contribution to the Fiji tourism industry. The former CEO and Chairman of Castaway Island was counting his lucky stars as he was joined by his...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Conservation, Education
The Mamanuca Environment Society (MES) is working on a new program to revitalize local communities’ engagement into conserving the beautiful Mamanuca Group of Islands. MES new Project Manager Marica Vakacola said MES vision was to promote awareness at community...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Conservation, Fiji Environment, MES Fiji News
FLMMA held its annual general meeting at the Forestry Training Centre in Colo-i-Suva from the 10th to the 13th of December, 2013. With the meeting also catering at the same time FLMMA’s strategic planning and lessons learning workshop, MES was very humbled to be part...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Education, Fiji Environment
A team of three led by MES Project Manager Marica Vakacola conducted a long day clean up campaign on Yaro Levu, a settlement which has been a village to many hotel workers on the prestige resort at Mana Island. Yaro Levu is situated closer to the backpacker’s...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Ocean Conservation
After the clean up from Solevu Village, the team had a lovely lunch at the resort. Pizza was the order of the day and we all had different tastes of the wonderful Castaway Island made pizzas. After a short break, participants who were interested in the organised...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Conservation, Education
MES conducted its second community engagement with an organised cleanup campaign on the village of Solevu. The five member team led by MES Project Officer Soropepeli Seru left Port Denarau and headed for Solevu for a day long session of community engagement. Gratitude...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Turtle Conservation
As part of farewelling 2013 and welcoming the New Year, Likuliku Lagoon Resort released a young male hawksbill turtle. The significant occasion brought together guests and resort management staff, to return the turtle to his home. The turtle was rescued by Tomasi...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 10, 2014 | Fiji Environment, MES Fiji News, Volunteers
MES is enjoying the service and commitment of three volunteers who sacrificed their semester breaks to be part of the organisation activities. The three who are with the team until the start of the new semester are having a great time enjoying the environment and at...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 9, 2014 | Fiji Environment, Media - External Stories
1. Call to support iguana project by Dawn Gibson Fiji Times – Monday, December 23, 2013 https://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=255034 The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) is dealing with one of its major projects concentrating on the eradication of the...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 2, 2013 | Eco Tourism
World Maritime Day celebrates the contributions of the international maritime industry’s contributions to world’s economy. It is a day to focus on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment. World Maritime Day is celebrated this...
