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...
Tourism Exchange to be hosted in the islands for the first time
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Energy from the ocean to power the islands
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...
Solomon Airlines, Air Vanuatu ink deal
Solomon Islands' national carrier, Solomon Airlines, has officially announced its partnership with Air Vanuatu, starting on October 30, 2023. This collaboration aims to...
PTI report unveils pandemic’s impact on Pacific industries
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI), the leading trade and investment promotion agency in the Pacific region, has released a series of comprehensive reports titled "Pacific...
What price for a Vanuatu passport?
By John Ridgway It is an interesting question. There are differing answers. Firstly, if you are born in Vanuatu or if you reside in Vanuatu for a designated period, the...
Infrastructure Conference early bird offer ends soon – register now!
The forthcoming Pacific Infrastructure Conference titled 'Developing Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure in the Blue Pacific' presents an unparalleled chance for...
Australia unveils new development policy to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
In a significant stride toward fostering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, the Albanese Government has introduced a transformative international development...
World Bank report picks optimistic growth prospects for Pacific
In a climate of uncertainty surrounding inflation and interest rates in major economies and trading partners, a new World Bank report brings a ray of hope for...
Financing implementation of solar energy solutions in PICs
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that securing financing for renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries (PIC) may be complex due to the need for...
Solomon Airlines Unveils Sleek Airbus A320 with Custom Interiors
Solomon Airlines has unveiled its newest international aircraft, the Airbus A320 with registration H4-SAL, showcasing its modern and custom interiors. The aircraft...
Letter from the Secretariat
Last month the Council launched its new newsletter for members under the authorship of Dev Nadkarni, the Council’s new Communications, Partnerships and Relationships...
U.S. expands Pacific embassies; ambitious plans for region
The Biden administration is taking significant strides to expand its footprint in the Pacific islands, as revealed by a notice sent to Congress recently. The State...