This week, the Cook Islands becomes the centre stage for an event that holds a pivotal place on the regional calendar. The Pacific Islands Forum, commonly known as PIF,...
What to expect from the 52nd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Meeting
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‘Australia’s bid to host climate talks is welcome but its words must be matched with action’
By Ralph Regenvanu The Pacific Islands Forum this week will bring together nations who share what we call the Blue Pacific Continent, stretching from the hundreds of...
Cook Islands PM sees opportunity in deep sea mining
Cook Island's Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his plans to safeguard the country against climate change through seabed mining. In an interview with Radio New...
Campaign seen as ‘significant milestone’ for Solomons tourism
In a strategic move aimed at capitalising on the international TV coverage of the 2023 Pacific Games held in the Solomon Islands this month, Tourism Solomons and...
Samoa, Fiji Airways explore codeshare arrangements
Negotiations have commenced between the Samoan government-owned airline, Samoa Airways, and Fiji Airways on the possibility of establishing a codeshare agreement. The...
South Pacific Connect Initiative to enhance digital connectivity
In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a...
Marshall Islands, US seal Compact renewal
In a historic ceremony held at the East-West Center in Honolulu, the Marshall Islands signed the Compact of Free Association on 16 October, marking the final renewal of...
Legal frameworks for e-commerce in the Pacific advanced
In a landmark development for Pacific E-commerce, a three-day regional workshop centred on legal frameworks to bolster the digital economy and the momentous signing of...
Letter from the Secretariat
Greetings to all members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. Your secretariat has just emerged from an intensive six months of work with four major...
Australia appoints new Pacific Islands envoys
John Feakes is Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced Mr. John Feakes as being appointed Australia’s next High...
Quality infrastructure takes centre stage at PRIF Week
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...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses
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...