by Marica Vakacola | Dec 2, 2013 | Education
To the end of the year, a common occurrence on the island of Mana is the visitation of schoolies. A group of ten students from Wairoa College in New Zealand were one of the recent schoolies on the island. This group of students were here taking time out from busy...
by Marica Vakacola | Dec 1, 2013 | Sustainability
The island of Mana was full of exciting events between the 23rd and the 27th of September as it commemorated World Maritime Day. With the theme, Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20, Mana Island Resort management organised the celebration to...
by MES Fiji | Aug 29, 2013 | Sponsors and Partners
The Mamanuca Environment Society (MES) and Marsh have announced an annual partnership aimed at funding the core activities of the organisation. Mr Geoffrey Shaw, the Chairman for the Mamanuca Environment Society applauded Marsh’s commitment that is to the benefit of...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | Climate Change
Youths from the Western Division on 22 of August planted more than 300 mangroves in Lautoka in the fight against soil erosion and climate change as a result of rising sea levels. Divisional Youth officer western Mr Valami Nima said the planting of mangroves is part of...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | Fiji Climate
Fiji is already feeling the impact of climate change resulting in wild extremes in our weather, says the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said this included an increase in the number of hurricanes and strength of...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | schools
On the morning of 12th July, Vuda District School was a buzz with last minute preparations for a triple celebration. The school was celebrating Library week, World Environment Day and World Oceans Day. Poster, model displays, and poetry competitions were held through...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | Climate Change
Coastal village communities in rural areas and outer islands in the maritime zone must carefully consider the changes brought about by climate change. Narikoso Village relocation committee chairman, Kelepi Saukitoga made the comment at the 2nd National Climate Change...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | posts
Chrysopogon zizanioides commonly known as vetiver is the proven soil and moisture conservation technique. Vetiver is a perennial grass that grows in bunches and is native to India but also grows in the tropic regions of Europe, Africa and Asia. Vetiver can grow up to...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | schools
The students and staffs of T.A Learning Centre ended Term two on a high note by organising an evening open day to parents and the general public the work done by the school on the topic Global changes/ Climate and Water Resources. The school term theme was a build up...
by MES Fiji | Aug 28, 2013 | Conservation
Vunavadra Island, the home of South Sea Island is a prominent island that is well known in the Mamanuca region as a favourite spot for day trippers. In- house guests on Denarau Island hotels, Nadi area and even to the Coral Coast opt for a day trip to the island...
