by DevNadkarni | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog, Events, Pacific
From October 16th to 20th, 2023, the Pacific region is set to host a pivotal event, “Quality Infrastructure for a Blue Pacific Continent.” The five-day virtual conference hosted by PRIF (Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility) aims to tackle the pressing...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific, Samoa
This story is courtesy the Samoa Observer Samoa’s private sector members are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to take on the added expense of a minimum wage increase while navigating multiple challenges. That is the view of the Samoa Chamber...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) met in Suva on 3 October, marking a crucial gathering of Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The primary focus of this meeting was to engage in discussions concerning...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific, Tonga
In a significant development, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Kingdom of Tonga to inject $31.25 million into a crucial project aimed at enhancing the Nuku’alofa Port....
by DevNadkarni | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, Events, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month. The 27th Australia Fiji Business Forum, which took place two weeks ago in Sydney, has received many...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 10, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Beneath the stunning tapestry of diverse cultures, lush landscapes, and pristine waters of the Pacific Islands lies a pressing challenge that threatens both the environment and the livelihoods of its people: climate change. Rising sea levels, intensified and more...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 10, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has officially announced the hosting of the 8th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Fiji’s tourism capital, the city of Nadi. Scheduled to take place from May 4 to May 5, 2024, this event marks a historical...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
A technology now being tested that harnesses seawater to produce electricity could address some of the Pacific Islands’ problems with power outages. Under the Project for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), a Pan-European consortium of seven companies is...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands’ national carrier, Solomon Airlines, has officially announced its partnership with Air Vanuatu, starting on October 30, 2023. This collaboration aims to strengthen their mutual support and signifies the growing importance of cooperation among...
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