FSMNOC Annual General Meeting The Federated States of Micronesia NOC held its annual general meeting on Monday 22 February on the island of Pohnpei. One of the agenda items was the election of the FSMNOC Executive for a new 4-year term. more -->

Joint OSEP and STOP HIV Curriculum piloted in Suva STOP HIV and OSEP have merged to present a five day training curriculum currently being piloted in Suva with a group of enthusiastic young men and women from different institutions including students from Fiji National University, Coaches and Athletes. The workshop being held in Fiji has been designed to improve practical skills of community coaches, where participants learn more about new sports, good coaching/ officiating and life skills. Furthermore, participants also learnt the Overview of HIV & AIDS in the Pacific, HIV Myths and Misconceptions and using sports as a tool for addressing HIV. Short videos, practical sessions which included fun outdoor games; group activities helped participants have further understanding of theory work.

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Barry Maister IOC Member in New Zealand NZOC Secretary General and ONOC Vice President Barry Maister was inducted as an IOC Member at the final IOC Session currently being held in Vancouver, Canada. Barry was one of 6 IOC members inducted this morning and becomes the 5th IOC member in Oceania. PHOTO: Mrs Maria Casado Estupinan ESP, Mrs Girmay Behane ETH, Barry Maister NZL and Mrs Yang Yang CHI. more -->

2009 Olympic Solidarity Update Summary of 2009 Olympic Solidarity Continental and World Programmes managed by ONOC as at 30 November. more -->

Olympic Solidarity Meetings in Lausanne ONOC is represented at the 5th annual meeting of the 6 Olympic Solidarity Offices in Lausanne this week. more -->

Crewe Representatives Visit Vanuatu Professor Neil Fowler and Mr Geoff Beadle, representing the District of Crewe arrive in Port Vila today on the occasion of the Vanuatu National Games, to meet sports leaders, observe sport in the country and attempt to establish the programs and partnerships sought to assist Vanuatu to qualify athletes for London 2012. more -->

Oceania Retains the Madella Award The prestigeous Madella Award for the best MEMOS Project for 2009 has been retained by Oceania when it was awarded to Brian Minikin for his project entitled a Question of Readiness.

Auvita Rapilla won the inaugural award last year and this the second ever to be awarded keeps it safe in Oceania for one more year. more -->

Pacific Sports Ministers' Meeting Communique Ministers and advisors from 12 Pacific Island countries in addition to 25 leading Sports Administrators representing the membership of the Pacific Games Council met in Rarotonga on 20 September 2009 under the theme “Governments and Sport – Working Together for the Pacific Islands People” focused on the use of sports as a tool for development. more -->