In a significant stride toward fostering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, the Albanese Government has introduced a transformative international development...
World Bank report picks optimistic growth prospects for Pacific
Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
In a climate of uncertainty surrounding inflation and interest rates in major economies and trading partners, a new World Bank report brings a ray of hope for...
Financing implementation of solar energy solutions in PICs
Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Events, Pacific
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that securing financing for renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries (PIC) may be complex due to the need for...
Solomon Airlines Unveils Sleek Airbus A320 with Custom Interiors
Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Events, Pacific, Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines has unveiled its newest international aircraft, the Airbus A320 with registration H4-SAL, showcasing its modern and custom interiors. The aircraft...
Pacific Tourism Leaders Strengthen Regional Collaboration
Aug 6, 2023 | Pacific, Vanuatu
Last month, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a successful meeting with representatives from the Vanuatu Tourism Organisation (VTO) and Fiji Airways,...
Letter from the Secretariat
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Last month the Council launched its new newsletter for members under the authorship of Dev Nadkarni, the Council’s new Communications, Partnerships and Relationships...
U.S. expands Pacific embassies; ambitious plans for region
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
The Biden administration is taking significant strides to expand its footprint in the Pacific islands, as revealed by a notice sent to Congress recently. The State...
Register early for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific, Uncategorized
Registrations for the Developing Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure in the Blue Pacific conference have been picking up pace since bookings were opened a few weeks...
French President Macron to visit Vanuatu, New Caledonia
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Vanuatu
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on an unprecedented tour of Melanesia, including visits to Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, as well as discussions in New...
Civil society groups seek details of Indo-Pacific supply chain agreement
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Pacific
Civil society groups from across the Pacific, including Fiji, have sent a letter to Trade Ministers calling for the release of agreements and key documents from the...
Study for Pacific workers’ alternative pathways into Australia concludes
Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) has recently concluded a comprehensive study to identify alternative visa pathways that can facilitate the movement of...
Letter from the Secretariat
Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
We recognise that our communication with members may have fallen behind in recent times, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. In the midst of the Covid-19...