by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Events, Pacific
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that securing financing for renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries (PIC) may be complex due to the need for stand-alone solar energy systems and mini-grids, which to be viable for larger investments would...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Events, Pacific, Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines has unveiled its newest international aircraft, the Airbus A320 with registration H4-SAL, showcasing its modern and custom interiors. The aircraft features a sleek cabin design with blue, grey, and white tones and all-leather seats in Business Class...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2023 | Pacific, Vanuatu
Last month, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a successful meeting with representatives from the Vanuatu Tourism Organisation (VTO) and Fiji Airways, resulting in promising outcomes for the region’s tourism industry. SPTO CEO Chris Cocker met with...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Last month the Council launched its new newsletter for members under the authorship of Dev Nadkarni, the Council’s new Communications, Partnerships and Relationships Strategist. Feedback from recipients to the first edition has been very positive. The publishing...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
The Biden administration is taking significant strides to expand its footprint in the Pacific islands, as revealed by a notice sent to Congress recently. The State Department’s plan includes a massive increase in diplomatic personnel and funding for facilities...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific, Uncategorized
Registrations for the Developing Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure in the Blue Pacific conference have been picking up pace since bookings were opened a few weeks ago for delegates, trade booths, and advertising space. The much awaited conference will take place at...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Vanuatu
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on an unprecedented tour of Melanesia, including visits to Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, as well as discussions in New Caledonia. The visit comes amid France’s efforts to assert its role in the Asia-Pacific...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
Civil society groups from across the Pacific, including Fiji, have sent a letter to Trade Ministers calling for the release of agreements and key documents from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). The letter comes after the May meeting of Trade Ministers had...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) has recently concluded a comprehensive study to identify alternative visa pathways that can facilitate the movement of semi-skilled and skilled Pacific workers to Australia and New Zealand. The PACER Plus Agreement recognises...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
We recognise that our communication with members may have fallen behind in recent times, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, we sent regular newsletters to our members. However, as the world gradually...
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