The Government of Kiribati today signed an agreement with UNDP on an initiative that will seek to foster income generation for poor rural households.
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.
Since June last year, Ruth Kamu has stuck to her goal to save at least SBD $100 (USD $12.79) a month toward her retirement.
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.
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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