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
MSG Marks 35th Anniversary: Melanesia, Storian blo Yumi
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has evolved substantially from its low-key inception way back in 1988, reaching 35 years of existence this year on the 14th of March. From its humble beginnings as a pressure group
SPBD Members Participate in SME Preparation Workshop
SPBD Fiji recently held a series of one-day SME Preparation Workshops Fijiwide. The workshop was held in Savusavu on 24 March 2023 for its Vanua Levu members for branches in Labasa, Savusavu and Taveuni. On 31 March,
Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea Tuna Purse Seine Vessels Achieve FISH Standard for Crew Certification
Certification is First for FISH in the Western Central Pacific Region On 22 February 2023, another milestone was achieved by the Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG), its members and associates
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ: A Holistic Approach to Eye Care
Pacific Island nations make up six of the top ten countries with the highest rate of diabetes globally, and diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, is quickly becoming the most common cause of vision
Allergy • Intolerance • Celiac • PCR
ALLERGY- Allergy IgE panel is an in vitro diagnostic test in the qualitative determination of allergen IgE concentrations in human serum/plasma using immunoblotting technique. A multiplex allergy diagnostic kit, based
Climate Change in the Western Pacific: Where to Now?
Across the globe, climate change is altering the way people look at the world. Adjusting to shifts in economic drivers is now the norm, as access to natural resources becomes more limited and coastal infrastructure is
Research for Development of an Indigenous Nut Industry
The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is taking a whole value chain approach to developing an agricultural industry of an indigenous nut commonly called galip from the tree
EU highlights commitment to improving regional trade at Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry
Nadi, Fiji The EU SAFE Pacific (Safe Agricultural Trade and Facilitation through Economic Integration) project played an integral role in the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) held from 6 – 10 March in
SPBD: Where every day is women’s day
As women across the Pacific reflected on International Women’s Day recently, we asked two SPBD leaders about the importance of women’s empowerment at the organisation. “Women’s empowerment is part and parcel of
Conference of Pacific Education Ministers aims to strengthen regionalism among PICs Education sectors
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, is counting on Pacific Island Countries (PICs) education ministers and leaders to focus attention on providing
‘PNG Logistics Co Invests to Better Service South Pacific’
Papua New Guinea’s oldest business group, Steamships Trading Company Ltd, has invested millions in its Logistics Division in re-fleeting and new equipment with several million more to be expended prior to 2025. The
Nabouwalu Branch Brings SPBD Closer to Bua Microentrepreneurs
The new South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) office in Nabouwalu, which sits on a hilltop, overlooking the sparkling blue ocean was opened on 21 December 2022, will provide easier access to 20 SPBD Centres in the
Helping improve the educational achievement of Pacific students in accounting
As the head of department for accounting at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Associate Professor Anil Narayan is proud of the achievements he has had in his academic career so far, including many internal and
