Islands Business
MSG Spearheads Fight in Landmark ICJ Climate Change Case
In a historic occasion for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to amplify the Pacific’s call for climate justice, the sub-regional bloc’s Secretariat had the rare privilege of joining Vanuatu, to open the momentous
Spotlight on PCRIC CEO, Aholotu Palu
Many of the region’s leaders, past and present, rose from very humble beginnings. In that respect, Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) CEO, Aholotu Palu, is no different. He attributes his modest
From Promise to Progress: Shaping Stock Market Transformation in Fiji
Sheraj Obeyesekere, the recently appointed CEO of the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX), shares his insights on the Fijian stock market’s performance in 2024, the strides being made in market development, and the
SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic
Striding forward together towards the future
October 6, 2024 is a significant milestone for Japan, marking 70 years since its commencement of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. Over these seven decades, as a major global partner, Japan has extended its
Global Development Conference 2024 concludes
The Global Development Conference (GDC) 2024 was hosted by the Global Development Network (GDN) in partnership with the Government of Fiji and The University of the South Pacific (USP) from November 26 to 28, 2024. The
Pacific Legal Network Announces New Member Firm in Cook Islands
Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is very pleased to announce our newest member firm, Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in the Cook Islands. Under the leadership of Lavi Rokoika, Rokoika Law has established itself as an
SPX Charts New Horizons at World Federation of Exchanges Annual Meeting
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) participated at the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs. The event, which featured
