The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into landmark agreements with the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga to advance renewable energy projects in both...
Tonga
Starlink approved to enhance Tonga’s internet access
Tonga has taken a major step toward bridging the digital divide with the approval of Starlink’s high-speed internet services. The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy,...
Tonga, Vanuatu, and PNG see major aviation revivals
The Pacific's aviation sector is witnessing important developments, with key airlines in Tonga, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea taking strides towards stabilising and...
PTI Australia announces support to region’s first green hydrogen plant
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...
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...
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...