MSG Secretariat

A delegation led by the President of the FLNKS of 🇳🇨 Christian Tein, paid a courtesy call to the MSG Secretariat office this week. @DGMSG_Sec @IlanKiloe warmly welcomed the delegation to Port Vila and the MSG & expressed continued support for the FLNKS Decolonisation Road Map.

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The duo were received by the Acting Programme Manager, Political, Security & Legal Affairs (PSLA) Britten Yosef, on behalf of the @DGMSG_Sec @IlanKiloe...2/2 #msgnews 🇫🇯🇳🇨🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺

Fiji's 🇫🇯 Non-Resident High Commissioner to Vanuatu 🇻🇺, His Excellency Jackson Evans, paid a courtesy call to the #MSG Secretariat this week. He was accompanied by First Secretary, Ana Turaga...1/2

In partnership with 🇻🇺 Chamber of Commerce we successfully delivered a Business Development Training for entrepreneurs in Efate, an initiative that directly supports MSG Leaders’ mandate to strengthen economic resilience for communities across Melanesia. #MSGnews 🇫🇯🇳🇨🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺

The #MSG Foreign Minister's Meeting concluded in Suva, Fiji 🇫🇯 after endorsing the #MSG Secretariat's 2026 Work Programme & Budget yesterday.

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towards our efforts and continued commitment to priorities centered on advancing gender equality, inclusion, and community resilience. Oleti FLNKS! 🇳🇨 2/2 #SayNo2Violence #SayNO2familyviolence #endsexualviolence #msgnews 🇫🇯🇳🇨🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺

Our consultation with FLNKS 🇳🇨 marks the conclusion of a comprehensive sub-regional effort by the #MSG towards the development of the #GESI Framework. We extend our profound appreciation to Hon. Minister Mickael Forrest, for his strong support...1/2

..for Kanak women and communities. Discussions highlighted the importance of traditionally grounded approaches to addressing inequality and strengthening support systems. #SayNo2Violence #SayNO2familyviolence #endsexualviolence #msgnews 🇫🇯🇳🇨🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺

Our team leading the development of the #MSG GESI Framework had another a meaningful workshop with community members of the #FLNKS of 🇳🇨. Through an open and respectful dialogue, participants reflected on lived experiences and expressed aspirations...1/2

benefits 4 resource owners & reduce illegal BDM harvests & exports. Albacore issues were also discussed. @DGMSG_Sec @IlanKiloe said the gathering was “another step forward 2 establish FTAC & reaffirm our shared vision 4 the stewardship of our ocean resources”...2/2

A key recommendation at the #MSG Fisheries Technical Advisory Committee Technical Working Group in 🇵🇬 last week was to create an enabling environment for the establishment of a license for #BDMs within the sub-region. It is envisioned that the license will ensure maximum...1/2

...and improved operational effectiveness. We acknowledge Bentleigh Solutions for providing this opportunity including all those who assisted to ensure that this valuable opportunity for professional development was made possible...2/2

Our finance team recently returned from a training to enhance our financial management & reporting abilities. The training will strengthen the Secretariat's ability to assist Program Managers through enhanced financial reporting, more accurate financial management...1/2

Yesterday we commemorated Easter where @DGMSG_Sec @IlanKiloe shared from Isaiah 9:6, a verse that prophesies Jesus' birth, who is endowed with divine power & authority over the world following His crucifixion and resurrection, marking the ultimate victory over sin and death.

MELANESIAN TOK NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 31 OUT NOW! Despite several setbacks to progress, we are pleased to note that we are on track to deliver our Leaders' mandates. You can view these updates on the link below: msgsec.info/wp-content/upl…

As the biggest subregion that continues to spearhead initiatives on the regional front, Ratu Epeli encouraged the MSG to continue working together with our Polynesian and Micronesian families, who are more to us than just being “oceanically linked”.

The late Ratu Epeli Nailatikau who visited the #MSG Secretariat in October 2013, strongly reflected on the importance of regional cooperation and emphasised that, “We are a voice to be heard, it’s a small but distinct voice, it’s a Melanesian voice”...1/2