Oceania Tuvalu At recent request of Tuvalu's government to reduce the fruit fly problem on Niulakita island, Secretariat of the Pacific Community immediately started collaboration to implement an effective biosecurity strategy
Oceania Tuvalu Discrimination on the basis of gender and disability - as long as it does not conflict with traditional values - has been banned under a new constitution that came into effect this week
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu, together with Antigua and Barbuda, is pursuing a legal battle at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ITLOS in Hamburg, Germany
Oceania Tuvalu A new definition of statehood was introduced in the Constitution, stating that the State of Tuvalu will continue to exist as a country in perpetuity, even if the island were to disappear due to rising sea levels
Oceania Tuvalu In a further development for the fishing industry, the country has reportedly taken key steps to secure a place in the EU market with two key initiatives launched recently
Oceania Tuvalu Due to the breakdown of refuelling facilities at Funafuti International Airport, Fiji Airways has warned its customers it is unable to board fuel in Tuvalu and consequently to complete return trips to Suva
Oceania Tuvalu For the "Motufoua Cement Water Cistern" project India will provide financial support of $700.000 from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, upon request by the government of Tuvalu
Oceania Tuvalu Two patrol vessels will be donate by Taiwan as part of bilateral coast guard cooperation to better safeguard Tuvalu's marine resources and combat illegal fishing activities
Oceania Tuvalu At the Maneapa, the local town hall, many traditional and cultural ceremonies are taking place throughout the year with the traditional dance, one of the most fascinating aspects of Tuvarian culture
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu's Governor-General Tofiga Falani and his delegation were recently in Taiwan to visit the Taiwan Red Cross Society for exchanges in areas such as disaster prevention and relief, social care and services, first aid and water safety education
Oceania Tuvalu The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hubhas responded to request of Commonwealth countries to help increase the capacity to access climate finance appointing advisers to Tuvalu and Fiji
Oceania Tuvalu In an effort to accelerate its field work in member countries, the Pacific Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency recently completed a three-day mission to Tuvalu
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu's Foreign Minister, Simon Kofe, was received last week in Adelaide, Australia, to "discuss the common aspiration for a safe, prosperous and resilient blue Pacific"