Since 1993 Fiji has recorded a 6 millimeter increase in its sea level per year - Dr Reddy

Since 1993 Fiji has recorded a 6 millimeter increase in its sea level per year - Dr Reddy

By Naveel Krishant
22/02/2019
Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy at the commissioning of the seawall at Namoli Village in Lautoka

Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says that since 1993 Fiji has recorded a 6 millimeter increase in its sea level per year.

While speaking at the commissioning of the Sea Wall at Namoli Village in Lautoka, Dr. Reddy says the rate at which sea level is rising is phenomenal, and hence requires interventions to keep our communities safe.

He says it is sad that the “rising tides” are threatening the existence of coastal communities but the good news is that the government is committed to ensuring the safety of our coastal communities, either through relocation or through the provision of coastal protection measures.

Dr. Reddy says the coastal protection works will be constructed at a cost of $700,525.

It is expected to be completed to be within 4 months.

The total length of the proposed infrastructure for this project is 440 metres.

FEATURE NEWS
90% of women don’t report domestic violence – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has revealed that 90 percent of women don’t report the domestic violence they endure at the han...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Top Gun: Maverick studio sued by screenwriter's cousin who claims he wrote 'key scenes' that made sequel a 'smash hit'
A cousin of Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Singer is suing Paramount Pictures, claiming he wrote scenes for the Oscar-winning film but was never ...
14 minutes ago

Plan to have local govt elections by year end - Nalumisa
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa says the plan is to have the local government elections by the end of this year. He says the timeline ...
17 minutes ago

Workplace stress is killing people – Goundar
Stress is a silent killer in the workplace, yet it is rarely recognised as a hazard, and stress-related conditions and non-communicable diseases ...
26 minutes ago

Nalumisa will have talks with churches after loud service drowns out cries for help in Lagilagi
Following serious concerns that due to the loud noises from a church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate plea for help not ...
30 minutes ago

Residents of Lagilagi Housing in shock after alleged murder-suicide
Residents of the Tovata Flats at the new Lagilagi Housing in Raiwaqa are still reeling in shock following an alleged stabbing and suicide incident ...
1 hour ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Tevita Ikanivere on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show focuses on Ikanivere’s journey, his family, career and how far the Drua has ...
7 days ago

Daniel Fatiaki and Professor Narsey on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Chair of the Electoral Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki and Electoral Reform Commissioner and economist, Professor Wadan ...
7 days ago

Top Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kapadia on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on health services in the country. The former Marist Brothers Primary and High School student who has been practising medicine ...
22 days ago

TOP