Biosecurity Authority of Fiji

No Insurance
Business, SUNBIZ

No Insurance

The insurance market does not cover damage caused by termite infestation, a growing concern for property owners of t...

One Health – What it Means, Why it is Vital
Climate Watch, NEWS

One Health – What it Means, Why it is Vital

The aim of this focus is to build an understanding of why everyone’s (and everything’s) health is interdependent.

Fiji Keeps Watch- Foot and Mouth Disease in Livestock
NEWS

Fiji Keeps Watch- Foot and Mouth Disease in Livestock

Mr Kumar said Biosecurity Authority of Fiji had reconfirmed that there have been no detection of foot and mouth dise...

4-Year-Old Leads Beach Cleanup Marking World Oceans Day
NEWS

4-Year-Old Leads Beach Cleanup Marking World Oceans Day

“We need to take a pledge that we become ambassadors of our ocean, biodiversity, environment and go and create a m...

Be Alert, Termites Swarming Season Has Begun
NATION

Be Alert, Termites Swarming Season Has Begun

BAF acting chief executive officer Surend Pratap said during this period the AST flies away from the parent colonies...

New E-Clearance Import Delivery Platform To Streamline Processes
SHIPPING, SUNBIZ

New E-Clearance Import Delivery Platform To Streamline Processes

The recently introduced e-clearance import delivery process, which is expected to be fully introduced by the end of ...

Car Wash And Steam Company Diversifies
SUNBIZ

Car Wash And Steam Company Diversifies

“Our sanitising and steaming services are certified by the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and are in line with Mini...

French Polynesia Brings 64 Tonnes Of Relief
NEWS

French Polynesia Brings 64 Tonnes Of Relief

The consignment comprises 64 tonnes of relief items, building materials and construction equipment and tools.

Fiji Free From African Swine Fever: Reddy
NEWS

Fiji Free From African Swine Fever: Reddy

The Ministry of Agriculture is closely monitoring the situation and working in consultation with commercial piggery ...

Ministry Of Agriculture Probes Dead Birds Mystery In Naweni
NEWS

Ministry Of Agriculture Probes Dead Birds Mystery In Naweni

Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy said the Departme...

Biosecurity, Consumer Council Urging Public To Refrain From Purchasing Seeds Online
NEWS

Biosecurity, Consumer Council Urging Public To Refrain From Purchasing Seeds Online

The call comes in light of increased number of interceptions with seed parcels being made at Fiji’s international ...

Biosecurity Investigating A Snake Found In Container
NATION

Biosecurity Investigating A Snake Found In Container

The authority has yet to confirm the snake species and if it is a endemic or exotic breed. The reptile is believed t...

Biosecurity Team Investigates Snake Species
NATION

Biosecurity Team Investigates Snake Species

BAF acting CEO: The snake was more than likely to be a Pacific/Fiji Boa which is common in the region.

16 Farms Infested By Termites
SUNBIZ

16 Farms Infested By Termites

It said a survey on the termite infestation was carried out jointly with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji in 2014 a...

Termites Invade Properties On Fantasy Island
NATION

Termites Invade Properties On Fantasy Island

At least two properties on Fantasy Island in Nadi have been infested with termites. Fantasy Island Managing Director...

Invasive Species Capture Leads To Vegetation Concerns
NEWS

Invasive Species Capture Leads To Vegetation Concerns

The American or Green Iguana was captured recently, leading villagers to raise their concerns.

Minister Reddy Meets With Agricultural Exporters
SUNBIZ

Minister Reddy Meets With Agricultural Exporters

"This was the message by the Min­ister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment M...

Tax & You: Prohibited And Restricted Goods
SUNBIZ

Tax & You: Prohibited And Restricted Goods

In a bid to ensure our borders are safe, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service continues to collaborate with other border...

Customs Workshop On Time Release Study
SUNBIZ

Customs Workshop On Time Release Study

A week-long World Customs Organisation (WCO) Workshop on Time Release study (TRS) is underway at the WCO Regional Tr...

Misinformation Regarding Termite Solutions: Biosecurity
NATION

Misinformation Regarding Termite Solutions: Biosecurity

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) is deeply con­cerned with the misinfor­mation being spread regarding promi...

BAF Aligns BAP Registration With Fruit Exporters License
SUNBIZ

BAF Aligns BAP Registration With Fruit Exporters License

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has aligned registration of export Biosecurity Approved Premises (BAP) with the ...

Early Reporting Crucial To Avoid  Further Termite Infestation: BAF
NATION

Early Reporting Crucial To Avoid Further Termite Infestation: BAF

A significant part of BAF’s intervention programme is creating public awareness on AST. The Biosecurity Authority ...

SCHS Trial Test To Be Held At Lautoka
SUNBIZ

SCHS Trial Test To Be Held At Lautoka

A trial test on the implementation of the Sea Container Hygiene System (SCHS) will be carried out this week at the P...

Piyasena Clarifies Fiji Ports’ Security Measures
SUNBIZ

Piyasena Clarifies Fiji Ports’ Security Measures

Security measures are implemented by border agencies prior to approval of entry and berthing to prevent criminal act...

Agreement Will Help Increase Awareness On Biosecurity Issues
NATION

Agreement Will Help Increase Awareness On Biosecurity Issues

A Memorandum of Understanding between Fiji National University (FNU) and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) was...

Japanese Car Ship Closely Inspected
NEWS

Japanese Car Ship Closely Inspected

Fijian authorities, after close inspection, cleared a Japanese car ship of biosecurity threats yesterday in light of...

BAF Says Reptile Found On Qamea Can Be An Eel
NEWS

BAF Says Reptile Found On Qamea Can Be An Eel

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji yesterday said it was possible that a reptile recently found on Qamea Island was a...

Biosecurity CEO: Report sightings of invasive iguana
NATION

Biosecurity CEO: Report sightings of invasive iguana

‘Biosecurity Authority of Fiji promptly deployed a team to Savusavu to investigate the case’ Biosecurity Authori...

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