The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change commends the Waka Family and neighbouring communities for taking the lead in cleaning up the Korosomo area in Seaqaqa, Labasa which has become a litter hot spot due to irresponsible waste disposal.
The clean-up, organised by the Waka Family today (07.09.26), brought together representatives from the Macuata Provincial Office, Seaqaqa Police, HFC Bank, neighbouring communities and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, who worked together to clear waste from the area.
A total of 30 sacks of rubbish and approximately six truckloads of waste were collected, highlighting the extent of littering and illegal dumping at the site.
The Ministry also acknowledges A Khan Hire and Service for supporting the clean-up by providing a truck to transport the collected rubbish to the Namara Dumpsite.
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Lynda Tabuya, thanked everyone who worked alongside the Waka Family to make the clean-up possible.
“I commend the Waka Family for taking the initiative and bringing people together to restore their environment. I also sincerely thank the Macuata Provincial Office, Seaqaqa Police, HFC Bank, neighbouring communities, A Khan Hire and Service, and our Ministry officers for supporting this community effort. This is the collective responsibility and leadership we want to see across Fiji.”
Minister Tabuya said, however, that communities should not have to continuously clean up rubbish carelessly dumped by others and called on enforcement officers in Labasa and across the Northern Division to step up enforcement of the Litter (Amendment) Act 2026.
“The law is clear. The fixed penalty for littering is $200. Enforcement officers must enforce the law, and those who choose to litter must be prepared to pay the fine.”
The Ministry again thanks everyone who contributed their time, resources and effort to the Korosomo clean-up and urges members of the public to take responsibility for their waste.
DON’T LITTER. THE FINE IS $200.