Islands Business
‘PacTow Expands its Tug Fleet Again!’
Tavurvur (originally ‘Nimble’), shares many similarities to Koranga, another ASD tug PacTow purchased in the first half of 2022 for permanent deployment in Lae. Tavurvur is in class with Lloyd’s Register, 30
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited: The Smart Green Gateway to Trade in the Pacific Region
Fiji Ports Corporation Pte Limited (FPCL) is a Port Management Company of Fiji. FPCL plays a regulatory role in maintaining standards relating to the main ports of entry into Fiji – Ports of Suva and Lautoka, and Port
The power of Lisa
The first 15 years of Lisa Tai’s career have the makings of a blockbuster movie. As a leader within Deloitte’s forensic team she has helped uncover dubious criminal activities, tackle fraud, and fight white-collar
SPBD builds teams, connections and understanding
Hola! After two long years, SPBD Team held its annual team building event, this time at the beautiful Daku Resort in Savusavu from 19-21 August. As SPBD has eight branches all over Fiji – Suva, Sigatoka, Lautoka,
‘PNG Shipping Co Invests: New Vessel, New Barge, New Containers’
Papua New Guinea’s leading coastal shipping provider, Consort Express Lines (‘Consort’), recently welcomed the arrival of its latest cargo vessel ‘Kimbe Chief’. Consort’s purchase of the nearly
Historic Report on Climate Change & Disability to be launched
“Towards an Inclusive Climate Ready Pacific” The Pacific Disability Forum will be launching the first ever report on Disability and Climate Change in the Pacific. The study was funded by the Australian Government
Kacific Supports Vodafone PNG to Roll Out Brand-New Mobile Network Into Rural Areas
Kacific Mobile Backhaul Services Provide Reliable, High-Speed Connectivity JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Singapore, 22 August 2022 — Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has partnered with Vodafone PNG to deploy the
Eye disease trachoma eliminated in Vanuatu, leads the way for Pacific push
The Fred Hollows Foundation has welcomed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) confirmation that Vanuatu has eliminated the eye disease trachoma as a public health problem. The Foundation, with the support of The
Civil Society Organisation Response – PACIFIC DISABILITY FORUM
PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECREATARIATFORUM ECONOMIC MINISTERS MEETING DIALOGUE WITH CSOsTheme: Clustering for Regional Post-COVID Economic Recovery and StabilityWarwick Le Lagoon Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu12 August 2022
Vanuatu hosts Disability Dialogue
The Pacific Disability Forum in partnership with the Vanuatu Disabled Peoples Assembly (the National Organisation of Persons with Disabilities) will be holding a Side Event which is a Disability Stakeholder Dialogue
New Digital Payment Channel for BSP Life Customers
BSP Life in collaboration with BSP Bank has launched an Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) that allows customers to pay Life and Health insurance premiums from anywhere and anytime, using a BSP EasyCard or any VISA branded
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training Has Important Impact on Diabetes Eye Care Services in Fiji
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training for community health workers in Fiji has had a hugely positive impact on eye care services for diabetics in the country. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ worked in partnership with
