Pacific-led emergency management system helping community policing in Vanuatu
Illicit substances, particularly methamphetamine and cannabis (marijuana) are overwhelming many Pacific Island communities. For the island nation of Vanuatu, the cultivation of marijuana has become a concern for law enforcement and families.
Corporal…
Tips for effective and engaging public speaking
In this video, Toastmaster Ralph Gilmour reviews some of the tactics he discussed during his Mini Workshop on effective and engaging public speaking. The complete list of the tactics is posted in Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme (PFLP) website.
UNESCO Global Geoparks for the Pacific
Credit: Christoph Burgdorfer, Unsplash
What do UNESCO Global Geoparks, the Pacific regions recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a Pacific Community (SPC) Geologist have in common?
Usually not a lot but when the 2020 Funding with Intent…
A conversation with Mark Ero, Entomologist at the Pacific Community
It’s the diverse, and sometimes creepy, world of insects that fascinates SPC's Entomologist Mark Ero when out in the field carrying out research activities. According to him, “They are the world’s miniature marvels, and the most successful…
Opening of new molecular lab boosts Pacific’s crop research capabilities
The SPC’s Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT) programme and partners Manaaki Whenua LandCare Research (New Zealand) opened a new plant molecular laboratory today that is the first of its kind in the Pacific.
Podcast S04-E03: Growing 'Green Gold' in the Pacific
Podcast S04-E03: Growing 'Green Gold' in the Pacific
As the Pacific region looks towards a post COVID economy, the potential of cocoa is seen as a valuable resource for small hold farmers. Known by local farmers as green gold, the quality of Pacific…
Advancing our Pacific health services for our Pacific people
I have worked in the Pacific health sector for the past 20 years and continue to witness our region advance and evolve with its health service delivery, resources, and health expertise and progress steadily towards the Healthy Islands Vision.
The Pacific…
Powering through the Pandemic: Completion of the region’s largest education assessment
The administration of the 2021 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) concluded last week, following Fiji’s completion of its main study, which included the completion of assessments for sampled Year 4 and Year 6 students nationwide. A…
Addressing coconut damage and recovery after volcanic eruptions
The volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga remind us of the power of nature and the vulnerability of small Pacific Island communities. The immediate consequences of ash and destruction are spectacular, but the longer-term effects and disruption of…