Australia outstrips China in Pacific aid
AUSTRALIA has overtaken China to become the Pacific’s dominant source of lending and infrastructure investment according to the 2026 Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map.
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Pacific ports: Linchpin in a changing world
WHETHER you're talking about ports in massive metropolitan centres—like Shanghai and Los Angeles, or the small wharves serving remote island communities—Pacific ports form the backbone of global trade and local
PNG Ports Corporation Declares K22.5 million Interim Dividend for FY2025
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) has declared an interim dividend of K22.5 million toits shareholder, Kumul Consolidated
Disability inclusion: Less talk, more action
DISABILITY inclusion can end up being just a requirement to be fulfilled, and that is not good enough, according to Kumon Tarawa.
Fiji budget described as responsible amid fiscal challenges
FIJI’S Coalition Government has tabled a $FJD4.87 billion spending plan which has been described as "responsible" and
Women break through at airport
FIJI Airports is celebrating the achievements of female engineers who are helping to shape the future of aviation infrastructure
Port Vila launches free Wi-Fi service
FREE Wi-Fi is now available on the Port Vila waterfront. Officials made the announcement during 51st anniversary celebrations of the
Mobile internet prices in PNG: Stability amid infrastructure developments
IN December 2025, PNG's acting communication minister announced an early Christmas gift for the country: three new undersea cables to be delivered not by Santa's sleigh but as part of the Pukpuk Connectivity Initiative,
Wale pushes Australia reset, highlights $SBD200m aid
MATHEW Wale says Solomon Islands will continue to work closely with Australia on infrastructure financing while also engaging other partners, including the United States, as it pursues development priorities.
Vodafone Kiribati: Driving Digital Connectivity and Inclusion in the Pacific
Vodafone Kiribati is at the forefront of keeping one of the world’s most dispersed countries connected. The
Air Vanuatu: Partner up or perish
AIR Vanuatu Chairman Robin Deamer says the government stepped in with fuel subsidies to prevent ticket price hikes amid the Middle
Solomon Airlines chief tackles fuel costs, weak air deals
SOLOMON Airlines' new Chief Executive says the carrier has absorbed soaring fuel costs through gradual fare restructuring rather
Pacific economies urged to prioritise capacity over volume
PACIFIC island countries need a jobs strategy built around three pillars: reliable infrastructure, stronger private-sector
Naiyaca Campus Progresses, FNU Prepares for Permanent Build Up!
LABASA, FIJI —The Fiji National University’s Naiyaca Campus continues to make steady progress, with students now using
Strong energy strategy amid Tuvalu emergency
AS the local State of Emergency in Tuvalu concludes today, Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to stabilise the nation's energy
Marshall Islands boosts climate defence with World Bank support
THE World Bank has committed additional funding to the Republic of the Marshall Islands to bolster its defences against
New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
Fiji, Australia launch $FJD35m flood resilience plan
FIJI and Australia have launched a $FJD35 million initiative, the Fiji Climate Adaptation Program (FCAP), to
Fiji Airports awards contract for solar farm installation
NADI, Fiji – Fiji Airports has appointed CBS Power Solutions Fiji Ltd to deliver the first stage of its planned solar farm at Nadi International
Pacific towing strengthens Honiara Port Harbour towage capability
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – February 25, 2026 – Pacific Towing
Cable boosts American Samoa’s connectivity
AN undersea cable will increase American Samoa’s connectivity to the
Land availability remains challenge to humanitarian efforts
LAND availability remains a critical challenge to the Pacific’s humanitarian disaster response
