‘New Papua New Guinean Leader for PacTow’
Maritime veteran Gerard Kasnari has taken over the leadership of marine services market leader, Pacific Towing (PacTow). Previously, PacTow’s Marine Operations Manager and ‘2IC’ for nearly a decade,
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Joint Venture Port Services Earns Employer of Apprentices Accreditation, Bolstering Future Workforce in PNG
Joint Venture Port Services (JVPS) is proud to announce it has been awarded the ‘Employer of Apprentices’ certificate by the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB). This notable certificate
BSP Life & FNPF Partner for Future Farms Pte Limited (FFL)
BSP Life, the leading life and health insurance provider in Fiji, has announced the divestment of 40% of shares in Future Farms Pte Limited (trading as Rooster Poultry), a prominent poultry-producing company, to the
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ welcomes $18.9m funding for a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has warmly welcomed the NZ Government announcement of $18.9 million funding towards the construction of a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The
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