A deal to preserve the Pacific Islands Forum was the major security story of the fortnight, while Fiji has offered a sobering reminder of the impacts of A deal to preserve the Pacific Islands Forum was the major security story of the fortnight, while Fiji has offered a sobering reminder of the impacts of climate change to world leaders.
RESTRICTIONS ON FISHING FOR SUBSISTENCE PURPOSES ONLY
29/04/2021
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (Ministry), in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Fisheries wishes to clarify the restrictions on fishing as stated in Marine.
1. Subsistence fishing is permitted, which limits fishing for the purposes of securing food only. This guideline is specifically for small crafts and fibre boats.
2. All subsistence fishers must provide the following details to the Maritime Surveillance Centre on the toll free number 1539;
MARITIME TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
22/04/2021
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (Ministry), in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and relevant maritime stakeholders, would like to reiterate and outline restrictions on inter-island shipping.
As announced by the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, effective midday today, Thursday, 22 April 2021, all outbound inter-island passenger travel from Viti Levu will be suspended. While passengers can travel to Viti Levu, no one on Viti Levu can leave until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
1. SMALL CRAFTS AND YACHTS
Small crafts that intend to transport essential provisions between Viti Levu and closer islands are required to inform the Maritime Surveillance Centre (MSC) on 1539 (toll free) or email operations@mrscfiji.org on their travel intentions. The following information should be conveyed: