MSMEs – The Heart and Soul of the Business World
Over 56 remarkable women successfully completed a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) preparation workshop, along with pre- and post-training coaching in a graduation ceremony on 30 June, 2023. This transformative
Potential Economic and Political Fallout of Tuna Fishery Closures in Proposed PRIA Sanctuary
On March 21, 2023, President Biden directed the Secretary of Commerce to consider initiating the designation process for a proposed National Marine Sanctuary covering all U.S. waters around the Pacific Remote Island
Employment in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has a serious unemployment challenge, with now more than 15,000 job seekers and less than 4,000 new jobs per year being created (based on National Provident Fund data). We have a serious unemployment
SPBD Microfinance celebrates US$250 million loan disbursement milestone in the South Pacific
SPBD Microfinance, the leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs across the South Pacific celebrated a major milestone in June, distributing US$250 million in loans in its quest to
Adapting recruitment practices in the post-COVID world
The COVID-19 global pandemic impacted business, and economic and international development across the Pacific Islands and saw organisations pivot focus to respond to the public health national emergencies and
‘PacTow Seafarers Contributing to PNG & Beyond’
Home grown company Pacific Towing (PacTow), is not only the marine services market leader in Papua New Guinea but also broader Melanesia. For nearly 50 years PacTow has been contributing to the shipping industry,
PNGUoT contributing to the development of ICT professionals in PNG & the Pacific Region
The PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT) proudly supports the inclusive development of female ICT professionals in line with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) objective to grow the number of women/girls
Building a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Pacific Islands
Obed Timakata, from Makatea Village in Emae Island, Vanuatu, has dedicated his life to preserving the ocean and the life it sustains. As the Director of Organic Fish + Farm Mariculture Enterprise, Obed has been
Fijian Businesswomen Receive Digital Financial Literacy Training
Twenty Fijian women recently benefitted from an engaging three-day training program organised by Business Assistance Fiji (BAF), in collaboration with South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) and the Centre for
VirtualFlex Innovate 2023 Conference – Secured Digital Transformation: Empowering Organizations for a Future-Proof Cyber Landscape
Join the Pacific’s premier event to safeguard your business and embrace digital transformation To tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and forward-thinking professional: We are thrilled to announce the inaugural annual
Boatbuilding in the very central Pacific with KiriCraft Central Pacific
KiriCraft Central Pacific is a high-quality boatbuilding factory [covering over 1000sqm] based in the Republic of Kiribati; a small island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean. Established in 1997 under the name
