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,
BSP Life’s 50 million steps for WOWS Kids on track
BSP Life’s Step with a Purpose is currently tracking at 38.5 million steps, an average of over 1.1 million steps per day over 33 days. Team BSP Life took on a 50,000,000 Step Challenge over 60 days for WOW Kids
Lami Kava provides more choices for its Australian customers
20 Sept 2022PRESS RELEASE Australian grog swipers will be excited to know that Lami Kava’s Lewena and Waka products are now available in packs of 100g and 50g in the domestic market. Australian-based HiLands Foods is
Ports of Suva nominated for Oceania’s Best Cruise Terminal 2022
The Port of Suva has been nominated again by the World Cruise Awards for the award of Oceania’s Best Cruise Terminal 2022. The World Cruise Awards is the sister event to the world travel Awards, which was launched in
LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) engaged with local and international construction businesses and suppliers in Honiara yesterday with an industry briefing about the Australian-funded economic
‘PNG Shipping Co Invests: New Vessel, New Barge, New Containers’
Papua New Guinea’s leading coastal shipping provider, Consort Express Lines (‘Consort’), recently welcomed the arrival of its latest cargo vessel ‘Kimbe Chief’. Consort’s purchase of the nearly
Historic Report on Climate Change & Disability to be launched
“Towards an Inclusive Climate Ready Pacific” The Pacific Disability Forum will be launching the first ever report on Disability and Climate Change in the Pacific. The study was funded by the Australian Government
Kacific Supports Vodafone PNG to Roll Out Brand-New Mobile Network Into Rural Areas
Kacific Mobile Backhaul Services Provide Reliable, High-Speed Connectivity JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Singapore, 22 August 2022 — Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has partnered with Vodafone PNG to deploy the
Eye disease trachoma eliminated in Vanuatu, leads the way for Pacific push
The Fred Hollows Foundation has welcomed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) confirmation that Vanuatu has eliminated the eye disease trachoma as a public health problem. The Foundation, with the support of The
Civil Society Organisation Response – PACIFIC DISABILITY FORUM
PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECREATARIATFORUM ECONOMIC MINISTERS MEETING DIALOGUE WITH CSOsTheme: Clustering for Regional Post-COVID Economic Recovery and StabilityWarwick Le Lagoon Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu12 August 2022
Vanuatu hosts Disability Dialogue
The Pacific Disability Forum in partnership with the Vanuatu Disabled Peoples Assembly (the National Organisation of Persons with Disabilities) will be holding a Side Event which is a Disability Stakeholder Dialogue
New Digital Payment Channel for BSP Life Customers
BSP Life in collaboration with BSP Bank has launched an Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) that allows customers to pay Life and Health insurance premiums from anywhere and anytime, using a BSP EasyCard or any VISA branded
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training Has Important Impact on Diabetes Eye Care Services in Fiji
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training for community health workers in Fiji has had a hugely positive impact on eye care services for diabetics in the country. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ worked in partnership with
“Ready to Run” Campaign Training for Women Election Candidates
Building Public Confidence in Elections in Fiji Through Civil Society Action Dialogue Fiji Professor Shaista Shameem Vice Chancellor The University of Fiji Increasing the number of women in parliament is only a small
New AUT Research Shows COVID-19’s Impact on NZ’s Pacific Workforce
COVID’S IMPACT ON NEW ZEALAND’S PACIFIC WORKFORCE COVID-19 exacerbated existing labour market disparities between NZ European and Pacific Peoples – particularly for Pacific women, those under 30, and those
Provide SDG Audits of Industry says Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem
“Industries that wish to employ graduates from the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Fiji should be asked to provide the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) with an audit report of their compliance with