UNDP, EU, and SPC Collaborate to Enhance Fiji’s Development Minerals Sector
Suva, Fiji: A significant milestone in the advancement of Fiji’s Development Minerals sector has occurred as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji – in
Public Meetings on Hawai‘i Small-Boat Fisheries
HONOLULU (19 April 2024) Hawai‘i’s small-boat fisheries play a vital role in sustaining the cultural heritage and economic well-being of the state. These fisheries, which target federally managed species such as
Kacific and Microsoft Partner to Reach 10 Million People in the Asia Pacific with Internet Access Initiative
Strengthening social impact in the Philippines and the Pacific Islands by connecting 750 rural schools and hospitals Singapore, 8 April 2024 – Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and Microsoft are collaborating to
Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Government Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands
“We are affected by decisions today—we lose our fishery, culture, way of life.” HONOLULU (22 March 2024) Amidst mounting concerns and resounding frustration, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
Government of Tonga Lead on Strengthening Coordination for Enhanced Water Security
Nuku’alofa, Tonga – The Government of Tonga and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji, have formalized their support for the Government’s efforts in aid coordination, in a
Air Niugini’s Emerging Leaders Focus On A New Path
Sixty-one Air Niugini employees from all parts of the airline have successfully completed the inaugural Air Niugini Emerging Leaders’ Program. This now sets the graduates on a new path of progress and career growth.
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds UN Development Programme
Rising political polarization and distrust results in gridlock on global challenges New York, 13 March 2024 – Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political
Early Warning Systems Project Receives Strong Support
Suva, Fiji – Fiji Government representatives, United Nations (UN) agencies and other key stakeholders convened at the Grand Pacific Hotel for the past two days, to lead an important initiative aimed at strengthening
BSP Life Pays $94 Million in Benefits
BSP Life, Fiji’s largest Life and Health insurer, and member of the BSP Financial Group, paid $94 million in various customer benefits in 2023. This is the highest recorded in its 147-year history. Managing Director
‘Seafarer Graduates Snapped Up by Maritime Companies’
Seafaring officers in Papua New Guinea are no sooner graduating from their cadetships than being snapped up by maritime companies keen to fill gaps in their workforces. Take for example, recent graduates of the Deck and
SPTE 2024: A Pacific Gateway to Global Markets
Calling all tourism-related professionals from the Pacific, brace yourself for an unparalleled opportunity that will transform your travel business! The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2024, organised by the
Qatar Fund for Development Host the Global Green Growth Institute’s Greenpreneurs in Doha for a Fruitful Study Visit
[Doha, Qatar, November 21st, 2023] – Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) proudly welcomed selected Eastern Caribbean and Pacific Greenpreneurs to Doha as part of the QFFD funded Greenpreneurs Program in the two
PNG Green Entrepreneurs receive over PGK 720,000 boost to combat climate change impacts
[Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 6th December] – As the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Corporation continue to advocate and promote the development of MSMEs
8 Women Seafarers Graduate
The Women in Maritime program, a partnership between Pacific Towing (PacTow), the Australian Government, Consort Express Lines and Swire shipping is pleased to recognise 8 young PNG women who have recently graduated as
2023 Kiribati Greenpreneurs Graduates awarded AUD $166,000 by GGGI
[Tarawa, Kiribati, 1st December 2023] – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted a graduation ceremony for i-Kiribati participants of the Pacific Greenpreneurs Incubator and Accelerator Programs today at
BSP Life Group Raises $35,000for WOWS Kids Foundation
In support of the vital work of the Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS) Kids Foundation, the BSP Life Group and its partners completed 200 million steps over a span of 70 days, raising $35,000. The handover of the cheque took
Run for Climate Action
29 November 2023 – (SUVA, Fiji) – As world leaders gather for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Delegation of the European Union to the Pacific and the
Three Samoan women entrepreneurs graduate from green business incubator
[Apia, Samoa, 29th November 2023] – Samoa Business Hub (SBH), in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) celebrated the graduation of three Samoan female green entrepreneurs during the 2023
“Pacific Tourism Organisation Clinches Top Honour at Commonwealth Innovation Awards 2023 for Pioneering Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework”
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is delighted to announce its prestigious win in the “Promote PARTNERSHIPS for development in the Commonwealth” category at the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s
2023 USP Journalism Students Awards
FREEDOM of press is a cornerstone of any vibrant democracy and it’s our collective responsibility to safeguard and protect it, says Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy
Niue Impresses and Flights increase
The tourism industry in Niue is celebrating the news that Air New Zealand is re-introducing a twice weekly service departing Auckland on a Tuesday and Saturday from 2 April 2024. Demand for the destination has continued
Thirteen Green Entrepreneurs from Vanuatu graduate from the Pacific Greenpreneurs program 2023
[Port Vila, Vanuatu, 23rd November 2023] – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) celebrated the graduation of its 2023 cohort of the
Pacific Tourism Organisation Attends China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2023
To enhance regional collaboration and tap into the booming Chinese tourism market, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) led and coordinated the Pacific’s presence at the 24th China International Travel Mart
