SPC appoints Dr Andrew Jones as Deputy Director-General, Science and Capability
The Pacific Community (SPC) has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Jones as Deputy Director-General, Science and Capability, bringing more than 25 years of experience in advancing science and building technical…
Johnson, a young Tuvalu biologist, contributes to the National Ocean Policy through the Pacific ECOP Programme
Johnson Tumua, 23, recently joined the Pacific ECOP Placement Programme as an intern with the Ministry of Fisheries in Tuvalu. A Bachelor of Science graduate and the first biologist in his family, he is contributing to the development of the Tuvalu…
Stat of the week: In Palau, 100% of primary schools met the standard to adapted infrastructure and learning materials for students with disabilities in primary schools in 2021
In Palau, access to adapted infrastructure and learning materials for students with disabilities in primary schools has improved in recent years.
Niue advances climate action with week-long consultations on its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Investment Plan
Niue is advancing climate action by developing its first NDC Investment Plan, turning national commitments into coordinated, finance-ready projects through targeted consultations.
New Savai‘i emergency operations centre breaks ground to strengthen island wide disaster response
Building resilient and nutritional food security in Tuvalu and the Pacific
With the foundational period of the Pacific Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (PACS) kicking off, SPC recently visited Tuvalu as one of the first four pilot countries.
The visit from 16–18 February 2026 is a…
Cradle, chapel, grave: Cook Islands to digitise life milestones in open‑source world first
Stat of the week: In Samoa, 27% of girls aged 7–14 have reached the minimum proficiency level in mathematics
In Samoa, 27% of girls aged 7–14 have reached the minimum proficiency level in mathematics, versus 19% for boys aged 7–14, according to national data across all education levels.
Mathematics is a foundational skill for pursuing studies and careers in…
Tokelau’s trade tracked with its first‑ever international merchandise trade statistics
Three men unloading imported goods from a truck, Fakaofo, Tokelau, 16 November 2017, Tokelau, by Andrew Matautia. Co-collected, 2017. © Te Papa. Te Papa (O.047782)