Movers & Shakers
PRESIDENT Ishmael Toroama has officially announced the formation of a new 14-member Executive Council, describing it as the start of a new chapter in Bougainville’s leadership and
“Vuvale” relationship soars with new flight
A NEW direct flight and a massive economic injection from a sporting partnership are underscoring the Vuvale (family) relationship between Australia and Fiji, signalling a strong outlook for shared
Samoa launches Australia tourism bid
SAMOAN hoteliers and tour operators will hit the Australia market hard in November as they make a major push to boost visitor
Briefs
American Samoa In response to a dengue fever outbreak, American Samoa’s Department of Education has postponed the start of public schools to 2 September
We’re open for tourism: Vanuatu, New Caledonia ready for visitors
The tourism industries of Vanuatu and New Caledonia want travelers to know they are open and welcoming visitors again after being hit by a devastating earthquake and political unrest
BSP Life allocates $43.8million in Policyholder Bonuses for 2024
BSP Life recently announced $43.8 million in bonuses to eligible life insurance policyholders for the 2024 financial year. This marks the first time the bonus pool has surpassed $40million, growing by 14% over 2023, and
Cairns direct flights open up medical tourism opportunities
The management of Fiji’s largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital have commended Fiji Airways for commencing the direct flights between Cairns, Australia and Nadi from Thursday April 10, 2025.
Marianas discusses prospects with 17 airlines at Routes Asia
Representatives from the CNMI government, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and Marianas Visitors Authority met with 17 airlines at Routes Asia 2025 to discuss potential new air services to The
Capital Investment Immigration Plan money used for Airbus purchase safe: Vanuatu Government
The Vanuatu Government has received assurances that funds paid to Airbus for the purchase of A220 aircraft are safe and will be returned once the domestic service of Air Vanuatu is resolved to improve connectivity.
Movers and Shakers
Former Papua New Guinea Chief Justice and Madang Governor, Sir Arnold Amet, has been appointed asthe new PNG Ambassador to the United States of America. Palau has appointed Stan Shih, founder of Taiwan’s PC brand Acer
Movers and Shakers
Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed. Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification Movement for Change, nominated Napat, the MP for Tanna.
