SPC addresses Pacific pests, diseases and health risks through new virtual training
The Pacific Community (SPC) this week took another stride toward combating the emergence of pests, diseases, and health risks such as African Swine Fever (ASF) through the organisation of a regional training focused on strengthening and improving…
Strengthening radiology services in the Pacific Region- Meet Raymond Poe Esiason Laulu, a Radiologist based in Samoa
A group of 22 radiologists from 7 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in 2021, enrolled and completed the International Certificate in Radiology Fundamentals, in another step to broaden the region’s medical expertise.
“It changed everything for me”, Lorian Finau-Groves from Samoa
Lorian Finau-Groves attended the Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme (PFLP) which aims to strengthen the leadership capabilities and capacities of emerging female and male leaders in the Pacific fisheries sector.
I was newly appointed as a…
What do the statistics tell us about the impacts of the COVID-19 on PICT economies
A new paper by SPC Statistics Advisor-Strategic Planning Monitoring Analysis, Elizabeth Ragimana and SPC Data Analysis and Dissemination Manager, David Abbott reveals how almost eighteen months on since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide,…
New poultry units to boost Samoa livestock industry
Five new poultry farming units have been opened in Samoa as part of the island nation’s ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on imported meat. The units were constructed as part of the Pacific Regional Integrated Food and Security Initiative to COVID-…
Keynote Address by Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa Prime Minister of Samoa at the Virtual Launch of Promoting Just, Engaged, Civic-minded and Transparent (PROJECT) Governance programme
Stats of the week: $1,091, gross tourism earnings (USD) per visitor to Samoa in 2020
$1,091: Gross tourism earnings (USD) per visitor to Samoa in 2020, a drop from the USD1,226 figure in 2019.
Today we celebrate World Tourism Day
Tourism for inclusive growth
20th Maritime Boundaries Working Session and High-Level Dialogue
September 29th-30th - Maritime Boundaries Virtual Working Session Launch
November 16th-17th - Maritime Boundaries High-level Dialogue
20th Maritime Boundaries Working Session and High-Level Dialogue
September 29th-30th - Maritime Boundaries Virtual Working Session Launch
November 16th-17th - Maritime Boundaries High-level Dialogue
Remarks by FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific, Xiangjun Yao, at the Opening of the Seventh Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services
Excellency President of the Republic of Fiji,
Technical Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen,