13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC)

The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) will now take place June 6-16, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The announcement from the FestPAC Hawaiʻi Commission and The Pacific Community (SPC), the custodian of FestPAC, follows two postponements of…

Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories meet to improve management of health risks to drinking water supplies

Les 11 et 12 mars 2024, un atelier régional sur l’alimentation en eau potable a été co-organisé à Tahiti, par la Polynésie française et le projet PROTEGE financé par l’Union européenne et mise en œuvre par la Communauté du Pacifique (CPS). Suite à cet…

Stat of the week: 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa

Did you know? 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa, up from 8% in 2022.

Data balancing acts: The coexistence of offshore tuna and artisanal fisheries in French Polynesia

French Polynesia, a paradise of azure waters and pristine beaches, has been facing a complex challenge in recent years – the coexistence of its growing offshore tuna fishery and the existing artisanal fishery sector. This delicate balance requires a…

Stat of the week: Food and non alcoholic beverages represented 33% of household expenditure in Tonga in 2021

Did you know? Food and non-alcoholic beverages represented 33% of household expenditure in Tonga in 2021. It's the main item of expenditure followed by housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (14%) and restaurants and hotels (11%).

Stat of the week: On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific

Did you know? On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific. The Pacific's women are renowned for their resilience, wisdom, and grace. They embody the vibrant diversity and rich cultural heritage of their…

Green News: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education offers scholarships for water professionals in the Pacific region

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is providing a limited number of scholarships in the framework of capacity strengthening and nurturing network of water professionals in the focus regions and countries of the programme. The full scholarships…

Exploring the World of Psychometrics: improving the educational outcomes for Pacific students

Psychometric analysis is now increasingly being employed by Pacific Island countries to analyse student assessments and report on the key areas of education identified by the national governments of the region. To improve the standard of reporting using…

International Women’s Day: Women in agriculture – a major challenge in the Pacific

International Women’s Day 2024

SPC joins the IWD global campaign International Women’s Day (IWD) is held on 8 March every year around the world to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. SPC is committed to improving gender equality and the…
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