Media-Releases
FFA marks the passing of Honourable Semisi Fakahau, Minister for Fisheries of the Kingdom of Tonga
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) extends its heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences following the passing of Tonga’s Minister for Fisheries, Honourable Semisi Fakahau.. FFA Members and the Secretariat observed a minute of silence at their regional meeting today to pay their respects to Honourable Fakahau.
Pacific fisheries surveillance returns to full strength
HONIARA, 27 October, 2022.
FFA TRADE AND INDUSTRY NEWS. Volume 15: Issue 4 July-August 2022
By Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling and Mike McCoy[1]
In memory of our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Tony Lewis.
CONTENTS
Fisheries Development
US efforts to re-engage the Pacific, including through tuna fisheries, continue to unfold
Fisheries Management
WCPO skipjack tuna stock remains healthy; Pacific bluefin stock is rebuilding
WCPFC holds first Science-Management Dialogue to progress harvest strategy development
FFA DG met with FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu
FFA DG met with FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu They highlighted importance of consolidating cooperation with the support of the FAO Office of Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries, and working closely with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global E
FFA DG Tupou-Roosen and FAO DDG Semedo
- FFA DG Tupou-Roosen and FAO DDG Semedo meeting to talk about areas for further collaboration between FFA and FAO, including assistance to SIDS, implementing SDG14.4, and empowering women.
Fisheries important to the recovery of Pacific economies say Ministers
TARAWA, 1 September 2022, Pacific Fisheries Ministers meeting last week in Kiribati identified maximising value from their fisheries as key to supporting the economic
FFC Incoming Chair Hon. Ribanataake Tiwau (Kiribati) Opening Remarks
Thank you very much, and my respect to you outgoing Chair Hon.