SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic
Global Development Conference 2024 concludes
The Global Development Conference (GDC) 2024 was hosted by the Global Development Network (GDN) in partnership with the Government of Fiji and The University of the South Pacific (USP) from November 26 to 28, 2024. The
Pacific Legal Network Announces New Member Firm in Cook Islands
Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is very pleased to announce our newest member firm, Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in the Cook Islands. Under the leadership of Lavi Rokoika, Rokoika Law has established itself as an
SPX Charts New Horizons at World Federation of Exchanges Annual Meeting
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) participated at the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs. The event, which featured
USP offers flexible, quality education across the region
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of the biggest multi-mode universities in the Commonwealth, offering face-to-face, blended and online learning options for students. The 2024 Global Education Monitoring
Groundbreaking Ceremony kicks off the building of the Centre for Eye Health in Papua New Guinea
Representatives from the Governments of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia, and other dignitaries gathered on Thursday 7 November for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate and kick off the building of the
USP academics featured in global Top 2% Scientists List 2024
The University of the South Pacific (USP) academics are once again featured in the global Top 2% Scientists List based on their citations and publications. Professor Ahmed Rafiuddin has been featured on the List
USP to Serve as Regional Hub for the Newly Launched King’s Commonwealth Fellowships Programme
The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) was launched on 24 October 2024 in the presence of His Majesty, King Charles III in Samoa on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The
Fiji Bitter unveils limited edition cans in celebration of 2024-2025 7s series launch
Fiji Bitter unveiled its new limited edition cans recently at the Fiji Brewery, marking the launch of the much-anticipated 2024-2025 Fiji Bitter 7s series, set to commence later this October. The limited edition 300ml
National University of Vanuatu Partners with IDP Education to Offer IELTS Testing, Making International Study and Work More Accessible for Ni-Vanuatu
The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and its language centre, is proud to announce the signing of an agreement with International Development Programme Education (IDP Education), co-owner of the International
Fishery Council Celebrates 200th Meeting Milestone
HONOLULU (19 September 2024) – The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is set to hold its 200th meeting next week, a significant milestone in its 48-year history. The meeting will take place
SPC launches new Pacific-specific literacy interventions tools
Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Community (SPC), together with its regional education stakeholders, launched two literacy resources during this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations. These resources can now
Capital Insurance Group Ltd Announces Acquisition of Tower Insurance (Vanuatu) Limited
PORT VILA, Vanuatu – Capital Insurance Group Ltd announced that on 30 August 2024, it successfully completed its acquisition of Tower Insurance (Vanuatu) Ltd, now operating as Capital Insurance (Vanuatu) Ltd. Group
MRMDDM Launches Three-Day Workshop to Elevate Service Excellence and Community Impact for 2024-2025
7 August 2024 Suva, Fiji – The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management (MRMDDM) embarked on a crucial three-day Planning workshop today for the 2024-2025 financial year period. Under the
Nauru Police Force Takes Lead in Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences
3 July 2024 Yaren, Nauru – The Nauru Police Force has launched a specialized training initiative to enhance their response capabilities and service delivery for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating their
Milestone interest rate for FNPF members
We are excited to announce a significant milestone for the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and our members. We have achieved a record interest rate crediting of 8% for our members, the highest in the last two
Federal Consultation with Governors of US Territories Lacking
Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council members expressed dismay with the continued problem of the lack of federal government consultation with territorial governments on Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues,
Fund Acquires Major Industrial Properties
The Fiji National Provident Fund is pleased to announce the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial and industrial portfolio made up of prime assets at the Kalabu Tax Free Zone (KTFZ) from Lyndhurst Investments Pte
Equitable Fishing Access and Sustainable Practices to be Addressed at Upcoming Council Meeting in Honolulu
As the U.S. exclusive economic zone available to fishing continues to shrink due to federal regulations, foreign fishing presence increases and Pacific Islands bear the brunt of American conservation efforts, justice
FNPF acquires 25% stake in Higgins Holdings (Fiji) Pte Ltd
The Fiji National Provident Fund has entered into an agreement to acquire 25% of Higgins Holdings (Fiji) Pte Ltd (HHFPL) from Higgins Group Holdings Limited (HGHL), a New Zealand entity and a fully owned subsidiary of
‘Marine Services Co. Appoints Fiji Agent’
Papua New Guinean marine services business, Pacific Towing (PacTow) has appointed Frances Tuimabualau as its agent in Fiji. As Melanesia’s largest and most diverse marine services provider, with a 250+ workforce and
Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management and Future Planning
The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council concluded its meeting yesterday, spotlighting negative impacts of reduced observer coverage in the Hawai‘i
Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) Partners with Quality Solutions on ISO9001 Certification
In endeavoring to improve its core internal processes and international credibility as a Maritime Regulator, the VMSA has today signed an agreement with local consulting firm, Quality Solutions, to assist it to obtain
Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction
HONOLULU (7 June 2024) A report prepared for the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council highlights a nearly 8% decline in revenue for the Hawai‘i longline fishery due to a drop in average fish prices at
