The Solomon Islands Government has begun consultations with industry, landowners and other stakeholders on proposed reforms to the country's mining legislation, as it...
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Pacific finance ministers focus on fuel security as global tensions raise economic risks
Pacific finance ministers have called for stronger regional cooperation to address rising fuel costs, supply chain risks and growing economic uncertainty during the...
Samoa presses ahead with national airline despite ADB concerns
The Samoan Government has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establishing a national airline despite warnings from the Asian Development Bank and International Finance...
Pacific Infrastructure Projects Are Growing. Is Your Business Visible?
The Pacific Infrastructure Pipeline Initiative is calling on contractors, consultants and service providers to register in the Pacific Infrastructure Contractor...
Pacific infrastructure opportunities highlighted at Nadi seminar
Contractors, consultants, financiers and development partners gathered in Nadi for the Asian Development Bank's Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar,...
Fresh leadership in Honiara; Wale takes the reins, visits Australia first
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...
Guam recovery highlights infrastructure value
Guam's rapid recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku has prompted business leaders to call for continued investment in infrastructure maintenance and resilience. Guam's...
Pacific labour mobility under spotlight
Pacific labour officials are seeking stronger worker protections as overseas employment schemes continue to expand across the region. Labour mobility programmes remain...
Finn Pacific Group expands regional footprint with Kuala Lumpur office
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,...
Vanuatu fisheries gets World Bank backing
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...
Wage rise tests Cook Islands businesses
The Cook Islands will lift its minimum wage to $10.50 an hour from 1 July, giving workers some relief while raising concerns among employers about costs and prices. The...
Pacific warned on seabed mining rush
A United Nations mining regulator has urged Pacific countries to move carefully as renewed interest in deep-sea minerals raises economic hopes and environmental...











