Sweet Tales of Melanesia
A quiet revolution is underway in Melanesia where chocolate makers and cocoa exporters have started producing high quality Pacific cocoa beans and products for export to the world’s top
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Amplifying Voices of Women to Accelerate Progress
Amplifying Rural Women’s Voices At femLINKpacific, we are dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural women leaders across Fiji. We believe that every woman deserves a platform to be heard, and that their voices hold
Bluesky Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation with Launch of 5G Network in American Samoa
Bluesky Communications, American Samoa’s leading telecommunications and network service provider, has celebrated its 25th anniversary with the launch of its 5G non-standalone (NSA) network. Attendees at the launch
New report sheds light on Fijian women’s experiences with Poverty
Having only limited access to food, money, shelter, and every means for a safe, comfortable life is a reality that Katia Cakacaka lived with for most of her life. Katia, who was raised on Matuku, one of Fiji’s very
PNGUoT engineering programs on track for full accreditation
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is leading the way in engineering education and making a global impact. As the sole provider of diverse engineering programs in PNG, PNGUoT possesses a legacy of
The National University of Vanuatu strengthens its digital services and invests in ICT technology to support students’ education
At the National University of Vanuatu (NUV), the year 2024 brings forth a new era for students with enhanced classrooms, improved internet connectivity, and expanded access to computers and laptops, ensuring success of
Papuan Coast Maiden Voyage: Consort Express Lines invests in the Expansion of its Fleet and Reinforces Commitment to PNG’s Development
Consort Express Lines (Consort) proudly announces the latest addition to its fleet – MV Papuan Coast. The vessel, formerly known as MV Dili Chief, has now been seamlessly integrated into Consort’s liner
US scores overdue increase in bigeye tuna catch limit, while American Samoa struggles to sustain its local tuna economy
The 20th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) was held December 4-8, 2023, in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The primary focus at this meeting was revising the conservation and
‘PNG Marine Salvor’s Capacity’
In addition to its core business of harbour towage, marine services company Pacific Towing (PacTow), provides salvage, emergency response, and spill response services at home in PNG and throughout the broader region.
What the Boy Child Brings Us – El Niño and Implications for the Pacific this Season
Pacific Island Countries are known to host some of the most memorable soirees during the festive season, but are also the most vulnerable to extreme climatic events during the same. El Niño (pronounced ‘el
Renewable Energy (RE) Training at the PNG University of Technology
Since its inception, PNGUoT has always been a hub of energy training in several departments such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Science and Geographic
Unlocking Transparency: Fiji’s Fight Against IUU Fishing
Fiji is taking a firm stance in the global battle against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing placing transparency at the forefront of their mission. The enormity of IUU fishing in Pacific tuna fisheries
Never forget, 1.5 to Stay Alive
Our rally call on our journey to COP28 It rests upon our shoulders to breathe life into our commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We must not let the 1.5 rallying call be muted, as
Green Entrepreneurs Inspire Innovation and Sustainability at Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo
Talei Tora, co-founder of GingerLei Fiji, Fiji’s very own ginger beer company emerged victorious in winning the best pitch at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Pacific Greenpreneurs Accelerator Regional Pitch
Niue Launches Ocean Protection Funding Initiative
Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific, is taking a bold step towards its ambitious conservation goals with a first-of-its-kind sustainable funding initiative to safeguard its sovereign waters: Ocean
Providing Safe and Sustainable Water to Rural Communities
Papua New Guinea celebrated its Independence Day on 16 September with a public holiday on Friday, 15 September—marking the occasion in 2023. Moerk Water’s International Business Development Manager, Barbara
Climate Finance: Parametric Insurance in Vanuatu
A big VINAKA VAKALEVU (thanks) to Vanuatu Young Women For Change, Anne Pakoa and the diverse rural women leaders and first respondents of Vanuatu for opening up your space and affirming our feminist media work in Fiji
Climate Resilient Water Solutions for Pacific Island Countries
Pacific Island Countries vary in size, elevation and the availability of water resources. Large volcanic islands like Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Solomons Islands have abundant surface and groundwater resources while
‘Pacific Towing – Delivering More than Harbour Towage’
Melanesian marine services company, Pacific Towing (PacTow), assists an average of 3,500 vessels annually in five ports in Papua New Guinea, as well as in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Although harbour towage is PacTow’s
From Climate Crisis to Resilience
Tackling Water Challenges Through Water Stewardship Businesses and communities across the Pacific rely on freshwater resources for livelihood, agriculture, tourism, and cultural traditions. Yet the region faces
BSP Life’s Investment Portfolio Surpasses $1 Billion
Shiu Prasad is BSP Life’s oldest customer. Born in 1928, he purchased his first policy in 1968 as owner of T. Makanji shop in Sigatoka. Over the years, his policies have enabled him to expand into new business
Building the SPBD Team the Ikigai Way
Konnichiwa! Team SPBD gathered for their annual team building workshop at the stunning Yadua Bay Resort in Sigatoka from 4-6 August, 2023. It was attended by all employees, including interns from all nine SPBD branches
Preserving Paradise: Sustainable Infrastructure in the Pacific
Protecting natural capital in the Pacific islands requires a comprehensive, sustainable, life cycle approach to asset design, selection and management. Infrastructure like sewage treatment is expensive and it plays a
