Noumea, New Caledonia – In the heart of the Pacific, the bustling halls of the Pacific Community (SPC) house echoed with the vibrant voices of coastal fisheries and aquaculture experts. Representatives from the 20 Pacific Island countries and territories gathered, creating a rich tapestry of diverse experiences and perspectives.
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Pacific Harbour, Fiji - A book launch was held in Pacific Harbour, Fiji on the occasion the European Union (EU) -Pacific Policy Dialogue Roundtable on oceans meeting, led by the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme with the participation of national delegates and programme partners.
Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has taken a significant leap in its commitment to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific, teaming up with the University of South Pacific (USP) to develop a new fisheries programme dedicated toward fisheries investigation and legal enforcement in the Pacific region.
This programme, the Diploma of Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution, marks a key milestone in Pacific fisheries education and was officially inaugurated at the FFA headquarters in Honiara last week.
Apia, Samoa – Fish and fishing are important to Samoa, both economically and socially. In 2007 over half of all exports of the country consisted of fishery products and about a quarter of all households received some income from fishing. To that effect, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Samoa’s first batch of graduates in the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
Tarawa, Kiribati – The seafood industry plays a crucial role in the Kiribati economy, providing sustenance and supporting livelihoods within Kiribati communities. To bolster the capabilities of individuals within this sector, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Kiribati’s first batch of graduates of the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
In the island of Samoa, where the winds carry tales of resilience, Davina Bartley and Moli Iakopo emerged as beacons of change, armed with the knowledge acquired through the USP Pacific European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) project funded Certificate 4 in Resilience (Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction). Their stories depict empowerment, growth and transformation.
The USP PEUMP project is supported by the European Union and the Government of Sweden.
Davina Bartley: Sailing the Seas of Resilience
During the peak of the pandemic, Ioanna Taraia found herself stranded in Fiji, where she not only managed to undertake but also successfully complete two vital training programs. This came at a crucial moment, as Pacific communities and families were growing increasingly reliant on the ocean for both sustenance and income
Eria Rurunga, a current IT business owner, is embarking on a new journey by expanding his entrepreneurial ventures into the seafood industry. At 35 years old, Eria, who owns E-Tech Solutions, a small computer repair business, is now eager to establish Seafood E-Makete, an online platform dedicated to seafood trading in Kiribati.
The half-day consultation on gender-based violence in fisheries concluded yesterday afternoon with fruitful discussions. Representatives from various GBV networks, national fisheries and women's affairs agencies, regional organisations, environmental and civil society organizations, and the fishing industry participated.
In the Pacific, there are communities and people deeply connected to the sea, where stories of resilience and adventure fill every wave. Among them is Mr. Francisco Blaha, who started his journey on fishing vessels at just 18 years old and has since become a seasoned advocate for fishermen's rights.
Venturing into the Pacific as a migrant fisherman in 1991, Mr. Blaha spent four years navigating different vessels without formal contracts or immigration ties, a practice he found unsettling.