‘PNG Ports ‘Raise the Bar’ in Pilotage Training’
PNG Ports Corporation (PNG Ports), the dominant port operator and marine pilotage leader in Papua New Guinea, has raised the standard of PNG’s pilotage services following a programme of LNG tanker training undertaken
‘Solomon Islanders Awarded Maritime Scholarships’
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲
“Collectively Accelerating Action for Gender Equality”
femLINKpacific is a feminist media organization that seeks to amplify the voices of women and the marginalized. Over the years, the organization has held consultations or convenings at the district, divisional and
Pacific ways of being, knowing and doing: Our emergence
The Pacific Feminist Fund (PFF) was a collective vision long before it came into being. We have documented this labour of love along the way, and to accompany the recent launch of our inaugural Learning Report, are
Rising to the call: Vanuatu strengthens local expertise for organic certification
A new generation of skilled auditors and consultants in Vanuatu is driving organic certification efforts, helping local farmers tap into higher-value markets. As global demand for organic products rises, the Vanuatu
Sunil’s mission as an Organic Auditor: More than a career; being the change
When Sunil Kumar decided to pursue organic auditor training opportunities outside of the full-time job he had held for 14 years, it was not a decision taken lightly. With a family to care for, the risks were high, but
Pacific Education Ministers continue to work together for the betterment of Pacific People
Background To support the Forum Leaders’ Pacific vision, the ”Pacific Regional Education Framework, Moving Towards Education 2030” (PacREF) prioritises action on quality and relevance, free learning pathways, and
From Pilot to Progress: Advancing School Readiness in the Pacific
The Pacific’s commitment to nurturing the potential of its youngest learners took centre stage in December 2024 as Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE) educators, ministry officials, and specialists gathered in
From Palau to the Pacific: Building Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Island Nations
In 2022, British electrical engineering company Utilligence secured a contract to install domestic solar systems in Palau through an Asian Development Bank partnership initiative. The project offers
Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award
Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network
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
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
SAFE Pacific: Empowering Small Island Nations for Safer and Stronger Trade
Small ACP (African, Caribbean, Pacific) states boast a rich diversity of cultures and resources, giving them significant potential for greater trade and market opportunities. International trade plays a crucial role in
Building Resilience Together: Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific
As global debates on climate finance, loss and damage and urgent climate action continued at the COP29 Climate Talks, the Pacific region remains on the frontlines of climate change. For Pacific communities, climate
Navigating HR Challenges in the Happiest Nation on Earth
This year, Vanuatu proudly claimed the top spot on the Happy Planet Index for the second time since its inception in 2006, surpassing 149 other countries. This ranking reflects our nation’s commitment to well-being,
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji): Innovation, investment and progress
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji) has unveiled a world class poultry hatchery in Waila, which will ensure the supply of locally grown protein for many years to come. Phase one of the state-of-the art project, which
Women Establish Businesses in their Communities
UN Women Supports 12 Sub-Grantees through the WRD Project femLINKpacific is proud to announce our 12 sub-grantees who are making a significant impact in their communities through the UN Women Women’s Resilience to
Melanesian Wreck Retrieval Solution for Fiji
Papua New Guinean marine services business, Pacific Towing (PacTow), is readying itself for more projects in Fiji and broader Melanesia. Already well known for its salvage of sunken cargo vessel, Southern Phoenix, from
Making everyday better in the Pacific: Insights into Fiji’s Building & Construction Industry
The new Fiji I have returned to is a different place. Aside from the reminders in the daily papers of the skills migration, drug crisis and the ever-present geopolitical tensions in the region, there are areas that are
Pacific Education Research Bank: Advancing Educational Research and Knowledge Sharing
In celebration of this year’s International Literacy Day, the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP) and the SPC-coordinated Pacific Data Hub are proud to unveil the
Hey Dave, I’ve got an idea for you
Sure, ChatGPT can write a poem about your pet in the style of T.S Eliot, but generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have a potentially more useful role to play in idea generation according to a new study by
