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
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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
BSP Life paid $67M in 2021 and $40M so far in 2022
MEDIA RELEASE5th July 2022 BSP Life today announced it processed 75,000 benefits worth F$67 million in 2021, averaging $250,000 each working day. Life insurance maturities and living benefits totalled $44 million. Death
High Quality of Entries Commended at NZ Business Research Translation Awards
Ngā mihi whakamiharo and congratulations to everyone who entered the 2022 New Zealand Business Research Translation Awards, which were notable for the high standard of entries. Auckland University of
UN and PDF Work On Accessibility of UN Offices Regionally
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT Disability Inclusion remains a strong commitment of the Pacific Disability Forum and the United Nations in the Pacific as they work to ensure a stronger partnership for disability inclusive
Innovative Kacific mobile app offers customer-centric experience for its burgeoning retail channel
Kacific launches mobile application for Gigstarter end-users Singapore, 02 June 2022 — Kacific has launched its first Kacific Gigstarter mobile app for all end-users on the Kacific Gigstarter service, across 25
APS Annual Convention Considers Education
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji Professor Shaista Shameem said that the educational curriculum in Fiji needed serious revision so that young people could learn the values of compassion, integrity, advocacy
Remote In Water Surveys for PNG
Melanesian marine services company, Pacific Towing (PacTow), has conducted In Water Surveys (IWS) in Papua New Guinea for more than 10 years. Certified by multiple international survey companies for the supply of IWS of
Kacific And GuarantCo Named Winners Of Cooperation Of The Year Award At SIG Awards
Singapore, 13 April 2022 — Kacific and GuarantCo have won the Cooperation of the Year Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group Awards for setting a new global benchmark in delivering affordable and reliable satellite
The University of Fiji and the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Medical Services, Training and Research Collaboration
The University of Fiji and the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji (SPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for provision of free medical services to staff and students of the University and their families. The
The Foundation wins New Zealand Charity Reporting Award for the fourth time
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is proud to announce that our 2020 Performance Report won ‘Highly Commended’ in this year’s New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. This is our fourth time receiving an accolade in the
UniFiji Launches New Postgraduate Institute
The University of Fiji yesterday (Wed 6 Apr 2022) launched its new postgraduate Institute of Strategic and Defence Studies (ISDS) by hosting an international webinar on Climate Change and Asymmetrical Security Issues
Considering a master’s? University of Guam to hold online graduate program fair on April 14.
Those considering a master’s degree now or in the future will have an opportunity to explore 15 options available at the University of Guam through the university’s Graduate Program Recruitment Fair. The
UniFiji Contributes Towards Tonga Disaster Donation Drive
The University of Fiji stands in solidarity with the King and People of Tonga after the recent volcanic eruption. The University of Fiji has pledged its solidarity with the King and People of Tonga in their proud
PacTow ‘Workhorse’ Back in the Water
Pacific Towing (PacTow) is celebrating the return of its tug ‘Waiowa’ to the water. One of PacTow’s 12 tugs, Waiowa is back at work following an engine replacement. Predominantly used for open ocean
Kacific’s COVID response initiative recognised as satellite project of the Year at Global Carrier Awards
Kacific’s COVID-19 response has been recognised as the Satellite Project of the Year at the Global Carrier Awards 2021, where it was described as the most ingenious and visionary project in the satellite space. When
The University of Fiji launches its Astronomy Society for Enthusiasts
The University of Fiji will launch a new initiative for astronomy enthusiasts in Fiji and the South Pacific region on February 22 at Saweni Campus. Called the South Pacific Astronomers Society of
‘New Dedicated Harbour Tug for PacTow’
Pacific Towing (PacTow) has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a dedicated harbour tug ‘Koranga’ from Singapore. Koranga is scheduled to arrive in Lae in March where she will be permanently stationed to better
BSP Life Announces New Executive Appointments
BSP Life today announced four new Executive appointments. Managing Director, Mr. Michael Nacola said these appointments, two of which are replacing retired leaders, brings the Executive to its full complement. “We
Kacific Makes Entry Cost for Satellite Broadband More Affordable for Underserved Markets
Easier setup, lower terminal and installation costs with high throughput ST Engineering iDirect MDM2010 IP Satellite Modem Kacific Broadband Satellites has reduced the total price of satellite broadband for their