Rebuilding New Caledonia’s shattered economy
We’re sitting on mats in the garden around a public housing tower in Noumea, as a small group of women and elders listen to updates from independence activists about the ongoing crisis in New Caledonia. Local
Australia nears deal with ANZ to stop bank closures in the Pacific
Australia is in the final stages of talks with ANZ Group opens new tab over a deal to maintain the bank's branches across the Pacific, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on
The businesses behind the glossy face of Fiji’s tourism industry
Businesses supporting Fiji’s tourism and hospitality businesses converged in Nadi last month for the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s
Bringing quality playgrounds to Fiji Islands
GoPlay Crew is on a mission to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainable playgrounds to commercial and recreational spaces across
“We’re a family that gives back”: How one Fiji business balances profit with purpose
DeckedOut Fiji has emerged as a significant player in the country's tourism sector by providing everything from cocktail ingredients to
‘US$1 in every $10 globally will be from tourism’ – Gavoka says at HOTEC 2024
Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Honorable Viliame Gavoka told delegates at the recent HOTEC Tradeshow that Fiji could be inching close to one million visitors by year
CNMI Delegate-elect’s priority: Economy
“It’s the economy,” Kimberlyn King-Hinds said when asked what her top priority will be once she is sworn in as the CNMI’s new delegate to the U.S Congress in January
Distance and cost of living curb ability to hire employees on Guam, CNMI
Federal agencies struggle to hire and retain employees on Guam, the Northern Marianas and other U.S territories due to geographical and various socioeconomic challenges, according to the Government Accountability
Commonwealth Investment Plan unveiled
Commonwealth leaders gathered for a side event in Apia, Samoa to unveil the Commonwealth Investment Action
PNG Petroleum Minister announces review of Oil and Gas Act
Papua New Guinea Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina, has announced a comprehensive review of the country’s ageing Oil and Gas
TISABANK launched, opens its doors today
The Papua New Guinea commercial banking industry will see its newest member open its doors in the country as
IMF, ADB set sights on $37m Solomon Islands aid audit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank are poring over a highly critical audit of a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 aid package in Solomon
FSC reports positive financial performance despite industry challenges
The Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) reported improved financial results for the year ending May 31, 2024, with higher revenue and profitability despite
K15 billion remains unbanked due to stringent banking policies
Papua New Guinea’s informal economy, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are holding onto an estimated K15 billion in unbanked
Solomon Islands pursue labour mobility scheme with UAE
The focus is on securing opportunities that will increase the participation of Solomon Islanders in UAE’s labour mobility
Casino to drive PNG’s next wave of development: Marape
Prime Minister James Marape shared his vision Friday on the nation’s future at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Paga Hill Special Economic Zone (SEZ) satellite
Millions ‘not properly audited’ for APEC: PNG Auditor General
More than K500 million (US$127 million) of public funds expended to deliver Apec 2018 in Port Moresby could not be properly audited because of poor or no
Congress candidates tackle CNMI economy, federal rules and the China factor
The CNMI faces many obstacles to building a resilient and sustainable economy. Challenges include limited natural
Palau signs FY 2025 Budget Act, averting government shutdown
The Palau national government avoided a shutdown with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Unified Budget Act on 30 September
Pacific utilities advised to set strategic planning to gain savings from renewable energy investments
Renewable energy can bring cost savings for Pacific utilities, but achieving these benefits requires strategic
K1billion in foreign exchange backlog in PNG banks, forum told
Papua New Guinea foreign exchange backlog among commercial banks has increased to more than K1 billion (US$255 million) in the past six
PNG producer lobbying to get more out of kava
A Papua New Guinea kava supplier, Ocean Kava Limited is lobbying for Fiji's government to change its kava import
The “Palauan Dream”
Palau’s tourism industry may be slowly recovering, but there are concerns that its young people are not participating in the
