Family Farm Teams Cultivating Food, Prosperity and Resilience
For generations, fresh food farming has supported Fijian livelihoods and nutritional wellbeing. However, a new approach is essential to respond to evolving lifestyles in a changing climate. The FFT Approach The Family
Mastering submarine cable management in the Pacific
As access to the global internet becomes ever more essential to all aspects of business, government, education, health and social life, it is crucial for Pacific nations to establish direct and efficient international
From Wreckage to Reconnection: ANU Signs Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding with US Department of Defense
When Dr Ben Shaw from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language (at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific) received an email from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) (within the US Department of
Tonga Communications Corporation – OUR EVOLUTION
Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) continues to enhance communications in the Kingdom of Tonga, with more yet to come in the future. In 2024, TCC saw a gateway of opportunity to enhance customer experience while
Papua New Guinea’s first Airbus A220 captain
Air Niugini’s Captain Beverley Pakii continues to record milestones in the aviation industry, this time becoming the first Papua New Guinean Airbus A220 Captain after successfully completing her type rating with
Moving Images, Living Histories: Professor Katerina Teaiwa’s Expansive Practice Across Art, Activism, and Archives
Katerina Teaiwa’s long-running work on Project Banaba continues to anchor her practice. This research-creation project traces the traumatic history of displacement and phosphate mining on Banaba Island
Disease-Free Coconut Nurseries in Papua New Guinea to Support White Copra Revival and Rural Livelihoods
Three new coconut nurseries commissioned in Papua New Guinea (PNG) will provide disease-free, high-yield coconut seedlings to support farmers in replanting efforts, particularly those impacted by Bogia Coconut Syndrome
Fiji makes progress towards fisheries transparency
Fiji continues to work towards improved fisheries transparency, with some major developments in recent months. Transparency is increasingly recognised as essential for sustainable fisheries management, enabling
Workshop on Climate and Disaster Risk Finance in the Pacific
Supported by the UK’s Centre for Disaster Protection (CDP) in 2024 and the World Bank (GFDRR) in 2025, PCRIC has co-hosted two seminal workshops addressing climate and disaster risk financing in the Pacific. Directed
Hospital owner pays tribute to Girmitiyas
The descendants of Indian Indentured Labourers (Girmitiyas) should always be grateful for the hard work and sacrifices their ancestors made with sweat and blood to help build Fiji into a prosperous, united, and
Looking to expand your product internationally? Quality Solutions is here to help you achieve your export goals.
Many importing countries require compliance with specific quality and safety standards, such as ISO 22000 for food safety management or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Whether you are located in
PARAMETRIC INSURANCE – Addressing the Financial Impact of Disasters
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) is a special-purpose disaster risk insurer created to provide a pathway for nations in the Pacific Islands region to secure financial solutions to the costly impact
Empowering Women, Transforming Agri-Workplaces: PHAMA Plus on Gender Equality and Inclusion in the Pacific
For 58-year-old Latu Hola, the journey to work is often a test of resilience. Each day, she braves the 90-kilometre round-trip from Suva to Kaiming Agro Processing Pte Ltd in Navua, where she works as a ginger cutter,
MSG Day 2025: Empowering Melanesia
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has come a long way from its humble inception as a minute pressure group within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to a bloc within Melanesia, representing the largest economies and
‘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
