by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Contractors, consultants, financiers and development partners gathered in Nadi for the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar, highlighting a growing pipeline of infrastructure projects across the region and opportunities...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
Former opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, succeeding Jeremiah Manele after a parliamentary vote on 15 May. Wale secured a 26-22 victory over former Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka following Manele’s removal...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, Guam, News
Guam’s rapid recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku has prompted business leaders to call for continued investment in infrastructure maintenance and resilience. Guam’s business community has pointed to the island’s swift recovery from Super Typhoon...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific, Uncategorized
Pacific labour officials are seeking stronger worker protections as overseas employment schemes continue to expand across the region. Labour mobility programmes remain one of the Pacific’s most important economic development tools, but regional leaders are...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
A nearly VT3 billion World Bank package is expected to strengthen Vanuatu’s fisheries sector, improve livelihoods and build resilience in coastal communities. Vanuatu’s fisheries sector is set for a major boost, with Prime Minister Jotham Napat confirming that the...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, Cook Islands, News
The Cook Islands will lift its minimum wage to $10.50 an hour from 1 July, giving workers some relief while raising concerns among employers about costs and prices. The Cook Islands’ decision to raise the minimum wage from $10 to $10.50 an hour has triggered a debate...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
A United Nations mining regulator has urged Pacific countries to move carefully as renewed interest in deep-sea minerals raises economic hopes and environmental concerns. Pacific Island countries are being urged not to rush into deep-sea mining as global interest...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Palau
Palau recorded a 38 per cent increase in visitor arrivals in April, signalling growing momentum for the tourism-dependent economy as airlines expand services and key Asian markets return. Palau’s tourism sector has received a welcome boost with visitor arrivals...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
A new six-year partnership between the World Bank and Solomon Islands aims to improve connectivity, lower business costs and create jobs, with a strong focus on energy, governance and private sector-led growth. The World Bank Group has unveiled a new six-year Country...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
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