by DevNadkarni | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council President, Mr Simon Gorman, Managing Director of Reeves International, and members of the Councils executive made an introductory call on Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head of the Office of the Pacific in the Department of Foreign...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has launched its inaugural Annual Update, providing a detailed insight into the organisation’s activities, achievements, and overall impact since its inception. As of June 30, 2023, the...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Nauru has announced its decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with China. This development comes on the heels of the recent presidential election in Taiwan, where William Lai Ching-te from the ruling pro-sovereignty Democratic...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council Vice President and Associate Director of Hall Contracting William Blank attended COP28 at the United Arab Emirates last year. The highlight of Blank’s visit to COP28 was his attendance at an event hosted by the Government of...
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....
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