In a step towards sustainable energy development in the Pacific, Pacific Trade Invest Australia has announced its support to Hydrogen Power Fiji, a subsidiary of HDF...
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Tonga, Samoa struggle with hosting upcoming major events
As Tonga and Samoa gear up to host two major inter-governmental events this year, the Pacific Islands Forum in late August and the Commonwealth Heads of Government...
Starlink approved in Samoa but import of kits halted
A recent report from the Samoa Observer, as cited by Islands Business Online, sheds light on the Samoa Office of the Telecommunication Regulator’s (OOTR) decision to...
Business Councils’ Executive engages with Australian Government in Canberra
A delegation comprising seventeen members of the Australia Pacific Business Council, the Australia Fiji Business Council and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business...
Google’s new subsea cables to boost Pacific connectivity
In a move to bolster digital connectivity in the central Pacific, Google has partnered with Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), APTelecom, and Telstra to construct two...
Report highlights education investment as key to Pacific economic growth
The World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update underscores the imperative for investment in education to sustain economic momentum amidst projected deceleration in...
AIFFP unveils comprehensive inaugural annual update
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has launched its inaugural Annual Update, providing a detailed insight into the organisation's...
Increasing seasonal worker deaths cause concern
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...
Australia’s Pacific business councils tie up with USP’s Journalism Programme
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council along with The Australia Fiji and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Councils has entered an informal arrangement...
EU commits €21.8m to climate resilient infrastructure in Pacific Islands
In a demonstration of its continued commitment to combat climate change and foster crucial infrastructure development, the European Union (EU) has inked three Financing...
What to expect from the 52nd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Meeting
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,...
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...