Islands Business
SPBD: Where every day is women’s day
As women across the Pacific reflected on International Women’s Day recently, we asked two SPBD leaders about the importance of women’s empowerment at the organisation. “Women’s empowerment is part and parcel of
BSP Life Declares $36.8M Customer Bonus
BSP Life today announced its bonus allocation for the 2022 financial year. Managing Director, Mr. Michael Nacola stated, “On behalf of our Board and the entire BSP Life Team, I am delighted to announce a total bonus
‘PNG Grows Oil Spill Response Capacity’
The National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) of Papua New Guinea has further improved the country’s oil spill response capabilities. February saw senior representatives from key maritime stakeholders attend
BSP Life Reaffirms Support for FHRI Convention
BSP Life is pleased to reaffirm its sponsorship of $40,000 for the 2023 Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI) convention. The most awaited Human Resources (HR) event will bring professionals from various industries
UniFiji celebrates International Women’s Day and Holi
March 8 2023 – “Gender inequity is a problem that can only be solved by men as it is a problem caused by them in the first place”. This was stated by the University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista
Conference of Pacific Education Ministers aims to strengthen regionalism among PICs Education sectors
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, is counting on Pacific Island Countries (PICs) education ministers and leaders to focus attention on providing
Trade Mark Cautionary Notice for Grupo Bimbo in Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands
The Fred Hollows Foundation welcomes $620m regional package for health in Pacific and Southeast Asia
The Fred Hollows Foundation in both Australia and New Zealand have warmly welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $620 million funding for health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Announced on
Foremost and Coca-Cola sign solar rooftop PPA with Solenergy Micronesia
117-kW solar photovoltaic system to replace around 15% of current Foremost monthly power consumption with renewable energy (BARRIGADA HEIGHTS, Guam, Feb. 16, 2023)—Foremost Foods, Inc. (Foremost) and Coca-Cola
‘PNG Logistics Co Invests to Better Service South Pacific’
Papua New Guinea’s oldest business group, Steamships Trading Company Ltd, has invested millions in its Logistics Division in re-fleeting and new equipment with several million more to be expended prior to 2025. The
BSP Life pays $80million in Benefits
09 February 2023 – BSP Life today announced a record $80 million in Benefit payouts for 2022. This equates to over $1.5 million each week. Most payments were for Living Benefits from life insurance policies at $56
‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’ research programme launches
2 February 2023 – Pacific eye health leaders recognise that strengthening eye health systems requires evidenced-based research informed by the Pacific context. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, in collaboration with
