Hebamo Transport Limited Officially Established: A Strategic Joint Venture to Support Papua LNG Project

Port Moresby, NCD – Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) and Laba Holdings Limited (Laba) are pleased to announce the formal establishment of Hebamo Transport Limited (HTL), a dedicated landside logistics

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Steamships Hospitality’s commitment to excellence in Safety, Security and Hygiene awarded with Safehotels Certification

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels are proud to acknowledge the Grand Papua Hotel and Gateway Hotel and Apartments who both have achieved the SafeHotels Certification, the

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Joy Livia’s journey of loss and perseverance

Life is often coloured by trials and achievements that reflect one’s strength, faith and perseverance. At just 18 years old, Joy Livia Susan Tinairaniunawa has faced some of life’s harshest challenges that have

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SPX and PNGX Group Sign MOU to Explore Technology Sharing Opportunities and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration

Fiji’s South Pacific Stock Exchange Pte Limited (“SPX”) and Papua New Guinea’s PNGX Group Limited (“PNGX Group”) have reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability in the

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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