The World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update underscores the imperative for investment in education to sustain economic momentum amidst projected deceleration in...
Solomon Islands
Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed...
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...
Specific Procurement Notice: Request for Bids Works (Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification)
Employer: Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Project: Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) Contract title: Noro Roads Improvement...
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,...
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...
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...