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...
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