Regional Archive March 2022
Pacific Trials New High Tech Tools in Response to Illegal Fishing
Pacific Island Forum Fisheries is building on its high tech response to illegal and unreported fishing with new tools being trialed to complement its existing suite of monitoring, control and surveillance tools.
Ambassador McKee Provides Update on US Sanctions Against Russia
As the world watches as the situation between Russia and Ukraine unfolds, the US has announced plans to cripple Russia’s financial sector.
Vanuatu Impose Lockdown After First COVID-19 Detected in the Community
Vanuatu's main island Efate, and its surrounding islands, are in lockdown after the country's first COVID-19 case was detected in the community.
International Women’s Day: FFA Bolsters Support for Women in Fisheries
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency announced today it is recruiting a specialist advisor to strengthen its capacity in gender and social inclusion. This is a new position within FFA and reports directly to the Director General.
PIFS Secretary General Statement on Russian Military Aggression
As Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFs) nations, I condemn the disturbing display of the Russian Federation’s military aggression against the innocent people and independent state of Ukraine.