A tsunami drill in Suva, Fiji, this week provided an opportunity for school management, disaster management officials, government officials and local enforcement agencies to test preparedness and evacuation plans for schools in tsunami prone areas.
The support provided ensures that the next Parliament sitting which begins on Monday 5 March will go ahead as planned.
The Government of Japan today signed a USD$5.2m agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which will allow its current parliamentary development work to be scaled up and replicated to support six Pacific Parliaments.
Many Pacific Islanders depend on coastal fisheries for both food and income but the sector is vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, which can expose them to severe risks.
Tuicakau Nawaiciono, a 57-year-old retired civil servant, believes that more Fijians should think about taking out insurance for their family’s wellbeing and protection.
A capacity building workshop designed for Members of the Cook Islands Parliament, provided the platform for open and robust discussions on the Maritime Zones Bill and the Marine Resources Bill.
On International Day for Women and Girls in Science, let’s celebrate the pipeline of talent coming up through the ranks to build Pacific resilience.
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About the Pacific Office in Fiji
9,937,200
Population
31.4
Poverty rate
$2678.2
GNI per capita
0.645
Human Dev. Index