MSG Secretariat

17/06/2026

Congratulations on this historic appointment to our new Director General Dr Anna Naupa, a win for as the first female head of the Secretariat, paving the way for women in leadership in our subregion and the .

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PM RABUKA CONGRATULATES DR. ANNA NAUPA ON HER APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE MSG

Prime Minister and Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, has extended his warm congratulations to Dr. Anna Naupa of Vanuatu on her appointment as the new Director General of the MSG Secretariat.

Prime Minister Rabuka welcomed the appointment as a significant milestone for both Vanuatu and the wider Melanesian family, noting that Dr. Naupa brings a wealth of experience, strong leadership credentials, and a deep understanding of the region’s development priorities.

“As Chair of the MSG, I congratulate Dr. Anna Naupa on her appointment and wish her every success as she assumes this important leadership role,” Hon. Rabuka said.

“Her appointment reflects the confidence of MSG members in her ability to guide the Secretariat and advance our shared vision for a stronger and more prosperous Melanesia.”

The Prime Minister acknowledged the historic nature of the appointment, marking the first time a ni-Vanuatu has been selected to lead the MSG Secretariat since the organisation’s establishment in 1986.

“Dr. Naupa’s appointment is also an important achievement for women across Melanesia and the Pacific. Her success demonstrates the growing contribution of women in leadership and serves as an inspiration to future generations throughout our region.”

Prime Minister Rabuka reaffirmed the MSG’s enduring commitment to the principles upon which it was founded — solidarity, cooperation, respect, and support for the aspirations of Melanesian peoples.

“Under Dr. Naupa’s leadership, we look forward to building on these achievements while remaining true to the values and vision that have guided the MSG for four decades.”

Dr. Naupa thanked the MSG and secretariat for her appointment, saying she is ready to serve and fulfill her duties for the benefit of Melanesia.

05/06/2026

MSG AT FORUM TRADE OFFICIALS MEETING

SUVA, FIJI (5 June 2026): The Acting Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, Ilan Kiloe, joined senior Trade Officials for the annual Forum Trade Officials Meeting (FTOM) following an invitation from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji today.

Key trade policy priorities for the Blue Pacific are being discussed including the review of the regional architecture in relation to the Trade Architecture, deepening regional integration through policy implementation and next steps of the Pacific Regional Labour Mobility principles, among others.

Issues from the FTOM will then be put forward to the Forum Trade Minister’s Meeting (FTMM) scheduled for 2027.

Apart from ongoing strengthening of partnership between the MSG & PIFS with a view to signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) soon, MSG’s participation is in line with Leaders’ mandate under the MSG Prosperity for All Plan 2038, which calls for deeper regional economic integration.

03/06/2026

MSG SECRETARIAT PARTICIPATES IN C-24 CARIBBEAN REGIONAL SEMINAR

PORT VILA, VANUATU (3 June 2026): The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, Vanuatu participated in the recent Caribbean Regional Seminar (CRS) of the Special Committee on Decolonisation, of the United Nations (UN), held in Managua-Nicaragua, from 25-27 May 2026.

Commonly known as the Committee of 24 or C-24, attendance of this annual meeting is in support of the FLNKS, and the self-determination aspirations of the Kanak People of New Caledonia, within the meaning of the UN Charter and Resolution 1514 (XV) of 1960.

The Secretariat’s participation at the CRS was guided by the theme; “Advancing progress, renewed commitments, partnerships and innovative approaches”, in assisting the C-24 identify policy approaches and practical means to harness the UN’s decolonisation agenda.

These contributions will serve as a basis for further consideration by the C-24 substantial session, to be held from 15 to 26 June in New York.

Subsequently, proposals would be submitted to the General Assembly, in fulfilment of objectives of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism: 2021-2030.

Hosting of regional summits alternate between the Pacific and the Caribbean and are held annually in May, with last year’s one held in Dili, Timor Leste. The Managua CRS coincided with the International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, which commenced on Monday 25 May 2026.

Fiji and Papua New Guinea are members of the C-24 and are normally represented by their Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, in New York.

The Secretariat was represented at the CRS by Richard Balkonan, Political Officer with the Secretariat’s Political, Security and Legal Affairs division.

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

MSG GESI FRAMEWORK & ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE GBV PROGRESSED

PORT VILA, VANUATU (30 May 2026): The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Sub-Regional Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Framework and the Action Plan on the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) will be finalised for submission to the upcoming MSG Women Ministers’ Meeting,

Members agreed on this at the MSG Women & Community Development Senior Officials Meeting following deliberations at this week's Validation Workshop of the two documents.

Consensus was reached to present near-final versions of both documents at the MSG Women's Ministers Meeting in the first week of November 2026, with finalization to continue towards the Triennial Conference of Pacific Women in March 2027.

Members also reviewed the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the MSG GESI Steering Committee and agreed in principle for a revised version to be circulated out of session.

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Pacific Women Lead Pacific-Community-SPC Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection - Fiji Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Solomon Islands.Vanuatu Women's Centre FLNKS-Officiel

28/05/2026

We're ready to start the inaugural Women & Community Development Senior Officials Meeting, a culmination of the 3-day Framework Validation Workshop in Port Vila, Vanuatu. 🇫🇯🇳🇨🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺