by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Government has begun consultations with industry, landowners and other stakeholders on proposed reforms to the country’s mining legislation, as it seeks to unlock greater investment while strengthening environmental protection and community...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Pacific finance ministers have called for stronger regional cooperation to address rising fuel costs, supply chain risks and growing economic uncertainty during the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting held in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The meeting,...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, Samoa
The Samoan Government has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establishing a national airline despite warnings from the Asian Development Bank and International Finance Corporation that the venture could place significant pressure on public finances. The issue dominated...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 4, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
The Pacific Infrastructure Pipeline Initiative is calling on contractors, consultants and service providers to register in the Pacific Infrastructure Contractor Directory, a central resource designed to connect industry capability with infrastructure projects across...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, 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, Pacific
APIBC member Pacific Islands International’s Finn Pacific Group has marked a significant milestone in its growth with the opening of a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further strengthening the group’s presence in Asia and enhancing support for its...
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...
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