Advancing Women’s Leadership in Pacific Security and Governance

At the Senior Pacific Female Leadership Seminar in Auckland, an important milestone was reached in strengthening women’s leadership across the Pacific region. The seminar brought together influential female leaders who are committed to advancing security, governance, and collaboration among Pacific nations.

Capacity Building – Train the Trainer Course

From 09th–13th February, NSCS staff, together with participants from other partner agencies, attended a ‘Train the Trainer’ course delivered by the Australian International Intelligence Training Program in Port Vila. The intensive program provided practical techniques and strategies to enhance training delivery, enabling participants to engage learners more effectively and strengthen knowledge transfer across their respective organisations.

Performance Appraisal Training – NSCS

The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) successfully completed a dedicated training session on the PSC’s new Performance Appraisal Form on Friday, 13th February 2026.

Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context – Port Vila Workshop

From 8–12 September in Port Vila, the United Kingdom Defence Academy hosted a workshop on Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context. The event brought together key national security stakeholders, including representatives from the Vanuatu Police Force (Maritime Wing and Vanuatu Mobile force), Fisheries, Internal Affairs, Correctional Services, Immigration, Foreign Affairs, and the National Security Secretariat.

Constructive Engagement Between Vanuatu Officials and FFA at Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Retreat

On the 12th September 2025, the National Security Adviser, Mrs Roline Tekon, the High Commissioner of Vanuatu to the Republic of Fiji HE Viran Brown and Director Yvon Basil from the Department of Foreign Affairs had the privilege to engage with the FFA. This happened at the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Retreat in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

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