‘PNG Grows Oil Spill Response Capacity’
The National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) of Papua New Guinea has further improved the country’s oil spill response capabilities. February saw senior representatives from key maritime stakeholders attend
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BSP Life Reaffirms Support for FHRI Convention
BSP Life is pleased to reaffirm its sponsorship of $40,000 for the 2023 Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI) convention. The most awaited Human Resources (HR) event will bring professionals from various industries
UniFiji celebrates International Women’s Day and Holi
March 8 2023 – “Gender inequity is a problem that can only be solved by men as it is a problem caused by them in the first place”. This was stated by the University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista
The Fred Hollows Foundation welcomes $620m regional package for health in Pacific and Southeast Asia
The Fred Hollows Foundation in both Australia and New Zealand have warmly welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $620 million funding for health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Announced on
Foremost and Coca-Cola sign solar rooftop PPA with Solenergy Micronesia
117-kW solar photovoltaic system to replace around 15% of current Foremost monthly power consumption with renewable energy (BARRIGADA HEIGHTS, Guam, Feb. 16, 2023)—Foremost Foods, Inc. (Foremost) and Coca-Cola
BSP Life pays $80million in Benefits
09 February 2023 – BSP Life today announced a record $80 million in Benefit payouts for 2022. This equates to over $1.5 million each week. Most payments were for Living Benefits from life insurance policies at $56
‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’ research programme launches
2 February 2023 – Pacific eye health leaders recognise that strengthening eye health systems requires evidenced-based research informed by the Pacific context. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, in collaboration with
ACCJC Reaffirms Accreditation for CMI
January 27, 2023 – The College of the Marshall Islands has been formally notified of the reaffirmation of its accreditation for the remainder of the current cycle. The notification was received by CMI from the
‘PNG Prepared for Oil Spill Disaster’
Papua New Guinea is better equipped to respond to a major maritime incident resulting in a significant oil spill following a national oil spill response exercise in Port Moresby’s Fairfax Harbour. PNG’s
‘English Channel Swim for Cheshire Disability Services’
An open ocean swim between England and France is the latest fundraising activity being planned for Cheshire Disability Services, the leading charity for people living with disabilities in PNG. The swim is being
NZ-designed sustainable technology supporting eye health in Papua New Guinea
A New Zealand-designed and built solar energy solution will now ensure critical eye surgery in Papua New Guinea can continue safely. The innovative solar system in a box, commissioned by The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ,
