Authorised Justices equipped to clamp down on domestic violence in Malaita communities
14 Authorised Justices around Malaita province have completed training that will enable them to effectively carry out their roles laid out in the Family Protection Act- to issue Interim Protection Orders for survivors of domestic violence in their…
Children of today learning from the Marshall Islands’ past
Feature photo: Hannah Lafita, Associate Commissioner for the Public School System
By Danica Waiti
In addition to topics such as human rights and gender equality, students in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are now being taught about the nation’s…
Capacity development for strengthening public health laboratory services
The Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are most vulnerable to health security risks brought by emerging and re-emerging infectious disease epidemics such as dengue fever or measles.
Strengthening public health laboratory services is…
Better data will lead to better decisions for our blue continent
Understanding how our planet is changing over time and what impact this has on our people, communities and countries is paramount for making informed decisions. This includes understanding critical issues such as how our coastlines are…
SPC innovation: ReefLex, a regional online database on coastal fisheries and aquaculture law and policy
Pacific Qualifications Advisory Board Meeting- Opening remarks by EQAP Director Dr Michelle Belisle
Photo: EQAP Director Dr Michelle Belisle welcomes the Pacific Qualifications Advisory Board which began its two-day meeting at the SPC Nabua Campus this morning. The board’s new chair is Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, seated to Dr Belisle’s right. Papua New…
Contextual data of PILNA 2018 throws new light on Pacific education
The contextual data of the Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) 2018 was cause for excitement for education representatives at a workshop on PILNA 2018 data earlier this month.
PILNA 2018 Data Workshop Opening Remarks by EQAP Director Dr Michelle Belisle
Opening remarks by Educational Quality & Assessment Programme (EQAP) Director Dr Michelle Belisle
Good morning and a warm welcome to all of you as we begin our very first Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, or PILNA, data workshop.…
Thank an Oceanographer!
Pacific features in Global Ocean Observing Conference
“When you’re sick, you go to the doctor. Our oceans are sick and we need the scientists and experts to help us understand what is wrong and how to get better.” – Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for…
Legislation and the Role of Police Prosecutors Across the Pacific in Ending Violence Against Women
Legislation and the Role of Police Prosecutors Across the Pacific in Ending Violence Against Women
Story by Onorina Saukelo
Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive violation of human rights in the Pacific. Studies show up to…