Pacific highlights shipping as lifeline on World Maritime Day 2016
On World Maritime Day today, the Pacific Community (SPC) is joining with Pacific Island countries and territories to highlight the unique place of shipping in the region with the message: ‘shipping is the lifeline of Pacific Island countries and…
Latest YOSI: Solomon Islands’ youth driving change
In its milestone fifth edition, the successful Youth of Solomon Islands (YOSI) magazine sheds light of “Narawei: Young Leaders Driving Change”, a tribute to young people leading by example.
Supporting maritime governance and safety management in Solomon Islands
A Pacific Island programme aimed at improving and maintaining safety management on board domestic ships is currently under way in Honiara, Solomon Islands with assistance from the Pacific Community (SPC).
Domestic shipping is fundamental for inter-island…
Campaign to strengthen intellectual property awareness in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands
The Pacific Community (SPC), European Union(EU), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and partners are celebrating World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April by launching an int
Justice sector in Solomon Islands better prepared to tackle domestic violence
Boost for cyclone Pam recovery in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Long-term recovery efforts from the devastation left by tropical cyclone Pam will receive a welcome boost in four Pacific Island nations following a EUR 6 million funding agreement between the Pacific Community (SPC) and development bank KfW, on behalf…
World-first musculoskeletal health pilot in Solomon Islands
In a world-first, a survey module about back pain, arthritis and other musculoskeletal health problems is being piloted in the Solomon Islands national Demographic and Health Survey this month.