by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized, Vanuatu
In a promising turn of events for Vanuatu’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism has announced the anticipated arrival of 50 cruise ships in the upcoming months, signalling a resurgence in the archipelago’s tourism activity. The majority of these vessels are...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Some 16 people have lost their lives while participating in the Australian government’s seasonal workers program since the onset of the pandemic. These figures have fuelled accusations of inhumane working and living conditions and exploitation within the program,...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Vanuatu
By James Batley, Former Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands (1997 to 1999) and Special Coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (2004 to 2006). He is a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Australian National University’s Department...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
The Annual General Meeting of the Australia-Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) was held on 16 November 2023 in Brisbane. The President, reflecting on the past year, highlighted the accomplishments and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the role...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 9, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
Simon Gorman is the new President of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. As Managing Director and a major shareholder of the Reeves Envico Group comprising CCB Envico and Reeves International, he has vast experience working in the Pacific Islands region....
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
The Australian government has promised A$150 million in climate finance for Pacific nations but has stopped short of contributing to a newly established global loss and damage fund. This decision unfolded during the initial day of the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai,...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council along with The Australia Fiji and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Councils has entered an informal arrangement with the Journalism Programme of the Fiji headquartered University of the South Pacific (USP) for its...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
In a demonstration of its continued commitment to combat climate change and foster crucial infrastructure development, the European Union (EU) has inked three Financing Agreements totalling €21.8 million (US$23.2 million) with Pacific Island nations. The agreements,...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
Nauru Airlines, the national carrier of Nauru, has unveiled its new Island Hopper Service, establishing an air bridge between Palau and Brisbane, Australia. The inaugural flight was scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2023, with the Island Hopper Service landing in...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
In a historic moment for Palau’s aviation landscape, Alii Palau Airlines successfully realised its first flight to Palau on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. The inaugural journey, marked by a chartered Drukair, a Royal Bhutan Airline, touched down at the Palau...
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