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...
Quality infrastructure takes centre stage at PRIF Week
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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...
Samoa chamber president deems labour mobility double edged sword
This story is courtesy the Samoa Observer Samoa’s private sector members are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to take on the added expense of...
Pacific ACP trade officials discuss trade, economic integration
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) met in Suva on 3 October, marking a crucial gathering of Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and...
AIFFP, ADB, Tonga join forces for $31.25 m Nuku’alofa port upgrade
In a significant development, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the...
Letter from the Secretariat
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month....
Conference Addresses Urgent Need for Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Pacific Islands
Beneath the stunning tapestry of diverse cultures, lush landscapes, and pristine waters of the Pacific Islands lies a pressing challenge that threatens both the...
Tourism Exchange to be hosted in the islands for the first time
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...
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...