PNG population outgrows job market: Barker

Papua New Guinea’s population has outgrown the number of jobs in the formal employment space, according to the country’s Institute of National Affairs (INA) executive director, Paul Barker. Barker said the

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USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding

University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution. Dr Futter-Puati said the impact of the

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Looking at Palau’s approach to the compact negotiation

In September 2021, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr told world leaders at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly that the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States has led to

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Fijian Drua centre signs premiership rugby deal

Premiership rugby club Bristol Bears has signed Fijian Drua centre Kalaveti Ravouvou ahead of the 2023/24 season. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has secured the signature of one of Super Rugby Pacific’s

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Pacific leaders address wastewater plan in Japan this week

Pacific leaders are in Japan this week meeting with their Japanese counterparts on the Fukushima wastewater plans. Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Marshall

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Nabouwalu Branch Brings SPBD Closer to Bua Microentrepreneurs

The new South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) office in Nabouwalu, which sits on a hilltop, overlooking the sparkling blue ocean was opened on 21 December 2022, will provide easier access to 20 SPBD Centres in the

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