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Download the complete list of Pacific International Training Desk participants.
Pacific International Training Desk Alumni |
2017 | Hawaii Cohort #1: March 6 – 31, 2017 |
Uimai Uluao (Tuvalu) |
Tinomana Naea (Cooks Islands) |
Tavau Vaaia (Tuvalu) | Clemencia Sioneholo (Niue) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | Hawaii Cohort #1: February 1 – 26, 2016 |
Sakumai Kanawi (Papua New Guinea) |
Polapola Keli (Tuvalu) |
Alamoana Tofuola (Tuvalu) |
Peter Warupi (Papua New Guinea) |
Guam Cohort #1: January 25 – February 19, 2016 |
Kenely Andon (Pohnpei, FSM) |
Rick Dizon (Koror, Republic of Palau) |
Choorang Falan (Yap, FSM) |
Nover Juria (Majuro, RMI) |
Sosten Sos (Chuuk, FSM) |
Hawaii Cohort #2: April 25 – May 20, 2016 |
Joe Ganqurae (Solomon Islands) |
Lohia Heau (Papua New Guinea) |
Solomon Manataniasi (Solomon Islands) |
Ula Virobo (Papua New Guinea) |
Guam Cohort #2: March 7 – April 1, 2016 |
Ann Andrew (Chuuk, FSM) |
Lee Jacklick (Majuro, RMI) |
Wilfred Nanpei (Pohnpei, FSM) |
Jane Laakthin (Yap, FSM) |
Joyleen Tmatk-Temengil (Koror, Republic of Palau) |
Hawaii Cohort #3: June 6 – July 1, 2016 |
Meleka Mativa (Tokelau) |
Solonaima Mei (Tokelau) |
Willie Molisa (Vanuatu) |
Guam Cohort #3: May 2 – 27, 2016 |
Justin Fanechigiy (Yap, FSM) |
Samson Kaneko (Republic of the Marshall Islands) |
Lukas Likiche (Chuuk, FSM) |
Johnny Musrasrik (Pohnpei, FSM) |
Godwin Sisior (Republic of Palau) |
Hawaii Cohort #4: August 1 – 26, 2016 |
Kolinio Leuiciva (Fiji) |
Ratu Josaia Malaude (Fiji) |
Willie Molisa (Vanuatu) |
Hawaii Cohort #5: October 3 – 28, 2016 |
Reginald Hingano (Tonga) |
Andrew Sofeni (Samoa) |
Faingataa Vaitaki (Tonga) |
Emau Toluono (Samoa) |
Atinta Bwauro (Kiribati) |
Jackie Parks (Kiribati) |
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2015 | Hawaii Cohort #1: April 27 – May 22, 2015 |
Levu Antfalo (Vanuatu) |
Mele Lakai (Tonga) |
Uinita Vea (Tonga) |
Fredrick Vuti (Vanuatu) |
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Hawaii Cohort #2: June 15 – July 10, 2015 |
Alexander Rilifia (Solomon Islands) |
Reginald Hingano (Tonga) |
Sione Tuungafasi (Tonga) |
Ueneta Toorua (Kiribati) |
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Hawaii Cohort #3: August 3 – August 23, 2015 |
Hingano Laufoli (Niue) |
Bates Manea (Cook Islands) |
Siutiti Tapu (Tonga) |
Tevita Taufa (Tonga) |
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Hawaii Cohort #4: September 14 – October 9, 2015 |
Togi Fauena (Samoa) |
Albert Niko (Samoa) |
Maciu Saukuru (Fiji) |
Thomas Zackious (Kiribati) |
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Hawaii Cohort #5: October 19 – November 13, 2015 |
Tomasi Cati (Fiji) |
Annie Maua (Samoa) |
Manu Solomona (Samoa) |
Katanute Tuevi (Kiribati) |
Sione Tuungafasi (Tonga) |
Samiu Vaitaki (Tonga) |
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2014 | Hawaii Cohort #1: June 16 – July 11, 2014 |
Elifaleti Ene (Tuvalu) |
Richard Gokrun (Tuvalu) |
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Hawaii Cohort #2: August 11 – September 5, 2014 |
Maccarios Auvae (Samoa) |
Silipa Mulitalo (Samoa) |
Wayne Pene (Papua New Guinea) |
Slade Ririmae (Solomon Islands) |
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Hawaii Cohort #3: September 15 – October 10, 2014 |
Anthony Kalai (Papua New Guinea) |
Kolinio Seru (Fiji) |
Charlie Vulum (Papua New Guinea) |
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Hawaii Cohort #4: October 20 – November 14, 2014 |
Taumoa Bateriki (Kiribati) |
Mellissa Talagi Douglas (Niue) |
Edwin Kant (Fiji) |
Manea Maretapu (Cook Islands) |
Uimai Uluao
She attends the Pacific Desk training with experience in weather forecasting at the Tuvalu Meteorological Service. Uimai completed her Form Seven Certificate at Motufoua Secondary School in 2014. She started working at the Tuvalu Meteorological in 2015 November as a meteorological observer, which she is responsible to perform daily weather observations for aircraft, coordinate the recordings of daily weather observations, prepare daily balloon launches, coordinate the maintenance of equipment, remote and communicate weather and climate activities on collecting hourly weather observation. She is a registered student at USP studying meteorology related courses.
Tuvalu Meteorological Service | Ministry of Communication and Transport | Government of Tuvalu | Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu | Telephone Number: (+688) 20736 |Email: princessjosephinenpaeagi@gmail.com
Tinomana (Tino) Naea
He works for the Cook Islands Meteorological Services. After graduating from High school, he took a year off to help with their family business. He joined the Cooks Islands Meteorological Service in 2013 and is currently an Operational Observer. He has attended trainings on Himawari8 Data, Tsunami Warning and Emergency Response (PTWC Enhanced Products), and Basic Meteorological Training. Tino is appreciative of the training opportunities in helping him develop skills to help his country. He hopes to learn more during the Pacific Desk training so to better serve his country.
Cook Islands Meteorological Service | PO Box 296 | Avarua, Cook Islands | Telephone Number: (+682) 20603 |Email: tinomana.naea@cookislands.gov.ck
Tavau Vaaia
She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji in 2012. After graduation, she worked for a project co-funded by GIZ and SPC named Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Island Countries stationed at the Department of Environment, Tuvalu. There, she worked closely in collaboration with other climate change (CC) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) related projects in collating and recording all CC & DRR related information in a database been developed. With support from SOPAC SPC and SPREP, she was able to conduct an Information Needs Assessment (INA) training workshop for key stakeholders. As a result, a situation analysis report was compiled based on feedback and recommendations from key stakeholders. After her contract finished with GIZ, she worked as an Assistant Environment Officer that deals mostly with land degradation. After a month, she was awarded with a new post at the Tuvalu Meteorological Service, to work as a Scientific Officer where she looks after the forecasting section. She lives with her husband Simeona, Fisheries Officer and two beautiful daughters on Funafuti, Tuvalu.
Tuvalu Meteorological Service | Ministry of Communication and Transport | Government of Tuvalu | Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu | Telephone Number: (+688) 20736 |
Email: tamanuku06@gmail.com
Clemencia Sioneholo
She is the youngest of the 6 sibling in her family. She lives with her family in the main town of Alofi in Niue. She has a strong connection with her culture and is proud to represent her country in whatever opportunity that presents itself. In her spare time it is usually spend helping out at the family restaurant or participating in community commitments. Clemencia has worked at the Niue Meteorological Service since 2015. She has participated in regional workshops and short-term training attachments within the Pacific region. Clemencia have been awarded certificates from various trainings on Quality Management System 9001:2015, Analysis and Application of Himawari-8 Data, and Maintenance and Calibration of Meteorological Instruments held in Fiji Meteorological Service and sponsored by Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Clemencia also attended the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) and Climate Data for the Environment (CliDE) User Workshop held in Apia, Samoa in 2016. Clemencia’s current duties involves in assisting in preparing the daily and three day weather forecast, collect daily and hourly observations, data input for CLiDE, maintaining the climate station and preparing the national TV weather for Niue. She is now considering future studies within this field and is grateful to be given this opportunity to attend and experience the Pacific Desk Training.
Niue Metrological Service| Government of Niue | Hanan Airport, Alofi Niue | Telephone Number: (+683) 4077 |Email: Clemencia.Sioneholo@mail.gov.nu
Hingano Tolitaue Tina Laufoli
She is a graduate of Niue High School. She has completed NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. She started working for the Niue Meteorological Service in 2012 as a Meteorological Office Trainee. She completed the competency requirements for Aviation Meteorology Personnel training in Apia, Samoa. She also attended the Regional Observations and Calibration Training, in Nadi, Fiji. She is a Meteorology Trainee responsible for carrying out meteorological and climate observations, record and archive climate data. She also assists senior officers with putting together a three day weather forecast for the general public and media. She also assists with the Niue Climate Outlook newsletter and represents Niue during the Regional Online Climate Outlook Forum. Hingano is from the village of Avatele and is the third youngest in her family of 4 siblings.
Bates Manea
He is an Operational Observer with the Cook Islands Meteorological Service (CIMS). He started working at the CIMS in December 2008 and has been with the Cook CIMS for over 6 years. Bates started working as a Trainee Observer. He is a graduate of Tereora College in Rarotonga, Cook Islands receiving both NCEA Level 1 and Level 2 certificates. After a year as a Trainee Observer, he was promoted to a full-fledged observer and started shift work. He attended several training workshops in the Pacific Region including the 2011 Greenhouse conference held in Cairns, Australia and October – December of 2014 training in Japan.
Siutiti Tapu
She works as an Assistant Forecaster at the Tonga Meteorological Service. From 2009-2011, she worked as a daily worker at the Ha'apai office. In 2012, she became a Meteorology Technician Grade 1. In 2014, she became an Assistant Forecaster and a Coastal Radio Operator at the main office in Fua’amotu Tongatapu. During her time as an Observer (2009-2013), she was responsible for hourly weather observations, coding and reporting. As an Assistant Forecaster, Siutiti monitor and prepares forecasts, code observations and collect data from outer islands. She also monitors international frequencies at the Coastal radio and reports any activities. Siutiti earned a certificate as a Meteorological Technician and Aeronautical Overseer in 2010.
Tevita Taufa
He has been a Coast Radio Communication Officer with the Tonga Meteorology Service for almost 14 years. He is a qualified Radio Maritime Operator and supports 24-hours Coast Radio Surveillance for the Tonga Maritime Boundary in order to ensure the safety of life and properties. He works to assist in weather observations and monitoring and also to carryout and disseminate weather observations. He also assists in tsunami watch operations. He has attended several training and workshop including Hazards Early Warning for Developing Countries, Tide and Oceans Conversation Series, Search and Rescue Response and many more. Tevita’s responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing weekly Key Performance Indicators for Coastal Management. He also manages staff overtime for the Met Services.
Togi Fauena
He is currently a Senior Meteorological Technician Observer at the Samoa Meteorology Service Weather Division, and has been with for 6 years. He possesses a Pacific Senior School Certificate and attended the National University of Samoa from 2002 to 2004 with a focus in Computer Programming Courses. In 2013, Togi participated in the Weather Observation and Calibration Training hosted by SOCCPac in Fiji in which the training focused on improving the quality standard of weather observation and calibrating instruments. Togi's duties include assisting weather forecasters to view the weather forecast and look at satellite images to identify what systems lie over Samoa and the Pacific.
On his spare time, Togi enjoys outdoor activities, such as volleyball and touch rugby. He is proud and grateful of training opportunities for him to attend training to improve his knowledge, skills and abilities in meteorology so that he may give back to him home.
MNRE - Meteorology Division | Samoa Meteorology Division | PO Box 3020 | Apia, Samoa | Tel: (685) 729-5953 | Fax: (685) 23176 | Email: togi.fauena@mnre.gov.ws |
Albert Niko
He is Weather Assistant Scientific Officer with the Samoa Meteorology Service. He joined the Samoa Met Service in Oct. 2002 and served as a Meteorological Technician for 6 years. In 2009, he became a Senior Observer / Meteorological Technician. He attended the WMO/CIMO training on Meteorology for RA V at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) in Melbourne Australia in 2011 obtaining a certificate of completion. He attended a course in Nadi, Fiji on calibration and maintenance of meteorology instruments. In 2014, he was promoted to Assistant Scientific Officer at the Weather and Forecast section. In June 2015, Albert received a certificate on Management for Meteorological Officials from Asia-Pacific Countries training course held in Nanjing, China. There, his responsibilities include preparing weekly and monthly reports for server weather, watch over the operation/observers and prepare public and coastal weather forecast when there's no forecaster on the office/shift.
MNRE - Meteorology Division | Samoa Meteorology Division | PO Box 3020 | Apia, Samoa | Tel: (685) 727-6825 | Fax: (685) 23176 | Email: alapati.niko@mnre.gov.ws |
Maciu Saukuru
He is a Technical Officer Class II (Aviation Technical Office) with the Fiji Meteorological Service. As an aviation Technical Officer II, his main task is to facilitate all domestic and international airlines alike with relevant weather information as per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations.
He has contributed immensely to the department having served five years stationed at the Fiji Meteorological Services Head-Quarters (RSMC/NWFC) from Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004, in which he held the post of Senior Technical Assistant (Meteorological Observer).
In 2005, he resigned from the department to pursue his studies in Nautical Science, but rejoined in 2013 after an eight year career in the Maritime Industry where he served as a Ships Deck Officer and Volunteer Meteorological Observer on both local and international ships.
He lives with his family in Nadi, Fiji, and rates some of his most enjoyable moments as sharing his time with family members and friends. His hobbies include farming, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, swimming, playing rugby, traveling and meeting people.
Fiji Meteorology Service | Nasilivata House | 87 Ratu Mara Road | Samabula | Tel: 6724888 | Fax: 6720430 | Email: maciu.saukuru@met.gov.fj |
Thomas Zackious
He joined the forecasting section of Kiribati Meteorological Service at the beginning of 2014. Some of his duties include assisting and monitoring of weather systems and observations, preparing and monitoring of weather forecasts, and preparing case studies and severe weather reports, etc. He graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry with a graduate certificate in Education. Plus, he attended the Tropical Cyclone training in Nanjing, China in 2014 as well as other workshops on Meteorology.
Kiribati Meteorology Service | PO Box 68 | Bairiki, Tarawa | Tel: (686) 26511, 25444 | Email: thomas@met.gov.ki |
Elifaleti Ene
He is a Senior Observer at the Tuvalu Meteorological Service. He has been working with the Tuvalu Meteorological Service since 1993. He has attended many meteorological training and workshops including those on climate data (e.g. CliDe), climate validation, modeling, climate impacts, risk reduction (DDR), disaster prevention, and many more. He has also attended an observer training course in Fiji. Earl’s current responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing forecast reports; data quality monitoring and control; and training of new observer recruits.
Private Mail Bag, Tuvalu Meteorological Service | Vaiaku, Funafuti Island Tuvalu | Tel: (688) 902862| Fax: (688) 20090 | Mobile: (688) 902862 | Email: eneearl@gmail.com |
Richard Gokrun
He is an Observer with the Tuvalu Meteorological Service. He is doing his Diploma in Computing Science at the University of the South Pacific. He has worked in the field of meteorology in the last decade and has attended several training courses including Third Country Program on Regional Meteorology Training for Pacific Island Countries Meteorological Equipment and Instruments Maintenance Calibration Training Course (Nadi, Fiji 2012); Climate Prediction and Applications (Nadi, Fiji 2009); 10th WMO Southern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclone and public weather workshop (Nadi, Fiji 2013), and many more.
Private Mail Bag, Tuvalu Meteorological Service | Vaiaku, Funafuti Island Tuvalu | Tel: (688) 20736| Fax: (688) 20090 | Mobile: (688) 903062 | Email: richardgorkrun@gmail.com, richard.gorkrun@gmail.com|
Maccarios Auvae
He is employed at the Samoa Meteorological Service as a Weather Scientific Officer. He is a graduating student from the National University of Samoa completing his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Mathematics and Chemistry. He started working as a volunteer Weather Observer at the Samoa Meteorological Division in 2009 and was later promoted in 2010 to the position of Scientific Officer at the Weather Section. He was selected by the Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to study in the Philippines undertaking Meteorology Training Course (MTC) with the PAGASA Institute and sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization. Maccarios attended the 9th WMO Southern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclone and public weather workshop in Melbourne 2011 (BOM).
MNRE—Meteorology Division Level 3 | Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi Bldg Sogi Private Bag, Apia, Samoa | Tel: (685) 67200 | Fax: (685) 23176 | Mobile: (685) 20856 | Email: maccarios.auvae@mnre.gov.ws |
Silipa Mulitalo
He is a Weather Scientific Officer at the Samoa Meteorological Service. He is a 2013 meteorologist graduate of BMTC Bureau of Meteorology Australia. He joined Samoa Met Service in 2012. He started as an observer before getting accepted in BMTC for a graduate diploma course in 2013 and has been working on the bench for the last 6 months in between the tropical cyclone season. Prior to that, Silipa worked at the Samoa Water Authority as a Planning and Design technician dealing with mostly engineering matters, fluid flows, and pressure management, planning designs of pipeline networks and GIS mapping using computer programs. Silipa earned a Bachelors degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of the South Pacific in 2010. His duties revolve around preparation and issuance of public weather and marine forecasts on a daily basis.
MNRE—Meteorology Division Level 3 | Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi Bldg Sogi Private Bag, Apia, Samoa | Tel: (685) 67200 | Fax: (685) 23176 | Mobile: (685) 20856 | Email: silipa.mulitalo@mnre.gov.ws |
Wayne Pene
He is a Senior Technical Assistant/Observer at the Fiji Meteorological Service, has worked at the Fiji Meteorological Service since 2002. He obtained a WMO Level 4 basic observer certificate in 2002 and a WMO Level 3 certificate in 2003. In 2004 he was posted to the Rotuma Meteorological Station which is approximately 600km NW of Nadi for a period of three years carrying out observations on a 3 hourly interval. In 2008 he returned to NWFC‐Nadi and worked his way through the technical ranks. In 2011, he was promoted to Technical Officer Class 2 or Aviation Technical Officer and in 2013 he was promoted to Supervisor. This is his first overseas training, but he has attended in‐house training conducted or organized by the department such as MESSIR‐VISION and MESSIR‐AERO software training and various QMS courses. In 2013 he graduated with a Certificate in Meteorology (Level 4) from the Fiji National University. Mr. Wayne Pene’s current responsibilities include supervising the collation and dissemination of accurate and quality data, ensuring that the AFTN and GTS links are functioning properly, making independent decisions, and many more. He is married to Belinda Julie, a registered nurse, and they have two lovely kids.
MWTPU—Fiji Meteorological Service | Korowai Road, Namaka Private Mail Bag, Nadi Airport | Tel: (679) 6724888 | Fax: (679) 6720430 | Mobile: (679) 9080753| Email: wayne.pene@met.gov.fj, wayne_pene@yahoo.com |
Slade Haarowauri Ririmae
He is an Assistant Forecaster at the Solomon Island (SI) Meteorological Service with four (4) years experience in public and marine weather forecasting. He completed the WMO Class 4 Met Observer Training in 2009 from SI Meteorological Service Training School. He started working at the Henderson Airport Met Office station in 2010 undertaking six (6) months probationary period carrying one hourly Metar and Speci messages and three (3) hourly synoptic messages for the first three (3) months. Then he was posted to upper Air station to complete his last three (3) months probationary period in which worked with both balloon flights and carried out three (3) hourly synoptic messages. In 2011, he was deployed into the Forecasting Section to do public and marine weather forecasting under the supervision of the Principal Forecaster. Slade undertook basic forecasting training conducted by JICA at Fiji Meteorological service, Nadi, from August 1st – 12th 2011. Further more, from Sept 5th – 24th 2011, he attended the 9th Southern Hemisphere Tropical cyclone and public weather service training at the Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne, Australia. Slade is pursuing his Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics and Physics at the University of South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands and hoping to complete by next year 2015.
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology | PO Box 21, Honiara, Solomon Islands | Tel: (677) 23031/23032 | Fax: (677) 23039| Mobile: (677) 780 5350 | Email: slayzriha@gmail.com |
Anthony Kalai
He is an Aviation Weather Forecaster at the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service with three years of experience in aviation weather forecasting. He earned his WMO Class One Meteorologist Certificate from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). He also holds a Science Degree in Physics from the University of Papua New Guinea. Since successfully completing the Meteorologist Training Course in 2012, he has attended several short training courses on weather and climate.
Papua New Guinea National Weather Service | PO Box 1240 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea | Tel:(675) 72497257 | Fax: (675) 325 5544 | Email: asolok@gmail.com |
Seru Kolinio
He is an Aviation Technical Officer at the Fiji Meteorological Service. He has over eleven years of extensive experience as a Meteorological Technician directly involved with the Forecasting division of the Fiji Meteorological Service. He attained his WMO Class IV Basic Observing Certificate and Q‐1 Meteorological Certificate whilst in the course of his employment with the Fiji Meteorological Service. Prior to the later he has also participated in numerous Governmental workshops and In‐house training. He has also graduated with a Certificate IV in Front‐line Management and a Trade Diploma in Front‐line Management from the Fiji National University. Seru served in the remote island of Kadavu for three and a half years issuing timely and accurate synoptic reports during his service of duty and importantly during adverse and severe weather. Having weathered the conditions on a remote island has seen him gain valued experience of the ever‐changing climatic conditions, seeing first‐hand the detrimental effects of the global warming crisis affecting the world over, yet significant in remote Pacific island nations. As an Aviation Technical Officer Class 2 his primary task is to facilitate all airlines domestic and International alike with relevant weather information as per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations. Apart from these, he lives with his family in Nadi and is married with three children. He rates some of his most enjoyable moments as sharing his time with close family members and friends. He lists his other interests and leisure activities in agriculture, snorkeling, hiking and socializing.
MWTPU—Fiji Meteorological Service | Korowai Road, Namaka Private Mail Bag, Nadi Airport | Tel: (679) 6724888 | Fax: (679) 6720430 | Mobile: (679) 9707920 | Email: kolinio.seru@met.gov.fj |
Charlie Vulum
He is an Aviation Weather Forecaster at the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service. He is a meteorologist specializing in aviation and public weather forecasting with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Weather Service. Charlie graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2011 with Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronics, Computing and Communica tions under the Physics Department. Upon graduation, he joined the PNG National Weather Service as a cadet meteorologist. In year 2012, he atiained his WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Class (I) certificate in meteorology from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Apart from forecasting duties, Charlie developed and maintains the PNG National Weather Service’s website.
Papua New Guinea National Weather Service | PO Box 1240 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea | Tel: (675) 72497257 | Fax: (675) 325 5544 |Email: cvulum@gmail.com|
Mr. Taumoa Bateriki
He is an Observer with the Kiribati Meteorological Service. Taumoa was on assignment in the outer islands of Ocean Island (Banaba Island) for over a year and Fanning Island for five years. Upon returning to Tarawa, he was sent to the Maintenance and Repair and Calibration on Meteorological Instruments training in Fiji. He attended the WMO Class IV (Basic Meteorology) as well as the Competency on Aviation training in Hong Kong. Taumoa also attended the Tropical Cyclone meeting in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Kiribati Meteorological Service | PO Box 486 Betio, Tarawa Kiribati | Tel: (686) 25444 | Fax: (686) 26089 | Email: tbateriki17@gmail.com |
Mellisa Kuleloto Talagi Douglas
She is the youngest of the 6 sibling in her family. She lives with her family in the main town of Alofi in Niue. She has a strong connection with her culture and is proud to represent her country in whatever opportunity that presents itself. In her spare time it is usually spend helping out at the family restaurant or participating in community commitments. Clemencia has worked at the Niue Meteorological Service since 2015. She has participated in regional workshops and short-term training attachments within the Pacific region. Clemencia have been awarded certificates from various trainings on Quality Management System 9001:2015, Analysis and Application of Himawari-8 Data, and Maintenance and Calibration of Meteorological Instruments held in Fiji Meteorological Service and sponsored by Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Clemencia also attended the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) and Climate Data for the Environment (CliDE) User Workshop held in Apia, Samoa in 2016. Clemencia’s current duties involves in assisting in preparing the daily and three day weather forecast, collect daily and hourly observations, data input for CLiDE, maintaining the climate station and preparing the national TV weather for Niue. She is now considering future studies within this field and is grateful to be given this opportunity to attend and experience the Pacific Desk Training.
Niue Metrological Service| Government of Niue | Hanan Airport, Alofi Niue | Telephone Number: (+683) 4077 | Email: Clemencia.Sioneholo@mail.gov.nu
Edwin Neel Kant
He is an Aviation Briefing Officer at the Fiji Met Service. He has extensive experience in weather observation and Aviation Weather Briefing. He has earned a certificate in Electrical Engineering from the Fiji National University. He attained his WMO Class IV Basic Observing Certificate and Q‐1 Meteorological Certificate whilst in the course of his employment with the Fiji Meteorological Service. Currently, he is focusing on a Bachelors Degree from the University of the South Pacific. He has contributed immensely to the department having served three years stationed at a remote island stationed in Rotuma being more than 800 kilometers from the main Island of Fiji. Having weathered the conditions on a remote island has seen him gain valued experience of the ever so changing climatic conditions. Starting as a technical assistant at the Regional Weather Forecasting Center in (Nadi) Fiji Islands he has progressed his way to Aviation Briefing Officer at the Nausori International Airport (Fiji Islands).
MWTPU—Fiji Meteorological Service | Korowai Road, Namaka Private Mail Bag, Nadi Airport | Tel: (679) 6724888 | Fax: (679) 6720430 | Email: ed.met5@gmail.com |
Maneatapu Edward Maretapu
He is an Operation Observer at the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. He is a 2010 graduate of Tereora College obtaining his National Certificate on of Education Achievement Level 1 & 2. He joined the Cook Islands Meteorological Service the same year as a Training Observer. In 2013, Manea became an Operational Observer. He attended several in-country trainings and workshops. He attended the 10th WMO Southern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclone and Public Weather Workshops in Nadi, Fiji.
Cook Islands Meteorological Service | 127 Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands | Tel: (682) 20603 /25920 | Fax: (682) 21603 | Email: manea2tapu@gmail.com |