Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Government Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands
“We are affected by decisions today—we lose our fishery, culture, way of life.” HONOLULU (22 March 2024) Amidst mounting concerns and resounding frustration, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
Government of Tonga Lead on Strengthening Coordination for Enhanced Water Security
Nuku’alofa, Tonga – The Government of Tonga and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji, have formalized their support for the Government’s efforts in aid coordination, in a
Air Niugini’s Emerging Leaders Focus On A New Path
Sixty-one Air Niugini employees from all parts of the airline have successfully completed the inaugural Air Niugini Emerging Leaders’ Program. This now sets the graduates on a new path of progress and career growth.
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds UN Development Programme
Rising political polarization and distrust results in gridlock on global challenges New York, 13 March 2024 – Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political
Early Warning Systems Project Receives Strong Support
Suva, Fiji – Fiji Government representatives, United Nations (UN) agencies and other key stakeholders convened at the Grand Pacific Hotel for the past two days, to lead an important initiative aimed at strengthening
BSP Life Pays $94 Million in Benefits
BSP Life, Fiji’s largest Life and Health insurer, and member of the BSP Financial Group, paid $94 million in various customer benefits in 2023. This is the highest recorded in its 147-year history. Managing Director
‘Seafarer Graduates Snapped Up by Maritime Companies’
Seafaring officers in Papua New Guinea are no sooner graduating from their cadetships than being snapped up by maritime companies keen to fill gaps in their workforces. Take for example, recent graduates of the Deck and
PNGUoT engineering programs on track for full accreditation
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is leading the way in engineering education and making a global impact. As the sole provider of diverse engineering programs in PNG, PNGUoT possesses a legacy of
The National University of Vanuatu strengthens its digital services and invests in ICT technology to support students’ education
At the National University of Vanuatu (NUV), the year 2024 brings forth a new era for students with enhanced classrooms, improved internet connectivity, and expanded access to computers and laptops, ensuring success of
Papuan Coast Maiden Voyage: Consort Express Lines invests in the Expansion of its Fleet and Reinforces Commitment to PNG’s Development
Consort Express Lines (Consort) proudly announces the latest addition to its fleet – MV Papuan Coast. The vessel, formerly known as MV Dili Chief, has now been seamlessly integrated into Consort’s liner
US scores overdue increase in bigeye tuna catch limit, while American Samoa struggles to sustain its local tuna economy
The 20th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) was held December 4-8, 2023, in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The primary focus at this meeting was revising the conservation and
Trade Mark Cautionary Notice for AWS in Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Marshall Islands