By Joshua Lafoai of National University of Samoa School of Journalism

14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4- A meteorology expert for the Secretariat of the Pacific Environment Program (SPREP) says meteorological services are under-appreciated in the Pacific.

By Linny Folau of Matangi Tonga Online

14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4 – Strengthening regional meteorological services by sharing knowledge and assisting each other is needed in order to build resilient societies were called for during the opening of the Fourth Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council on Monday, August 14 at the Forum Islands Fisheries Agency Conference Room.

By Repeka Nasiko of Fiji Times

14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4- Members of the Pacific Meteorological Council have been encouraged to focus on the hydrological component of their national meteorological services by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

WMO development and regional activities director Mary Power said there was not enough focus on the hydrology services by meteorological services. Hydrology services include flood warnings and alerts.

By Repeka Nasiko of Fiji Times

14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4 – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is placing more emphasis on improving and funding Pacific meteorological services programs that ensure capacity building for countries in the regions.

By Yvette T D’Unienville of Tuvalu Broadcasting Services (radio broadcast)

14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4 – Journalists were asked to stand up today at the Fourth Pacific Meteorological Council so national directors could note the media’s critical role in communicating science for ordinary people.