SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji
The sun dips low over Fiji’s western coast as a fisherman hauls his catch ashore. Hours at sea under the scorching sun have yielded bundles of fish, but when he sells them at the market, much of the profit slips away
Pacific tuna stocks stay healthy
THE Pacific continues to remain the only region in the world where all four major tuna stocks—skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore—are biologically healthy. And Forum Fisheries Agency Director General, Noan
Guam to host 2026 ports talks
THE Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is pleased to welcome Conchita Taitano as its newly elected President.
Brace for success
PNG Ports is poised for significant growth, driven by robust financial performance and strategic investments in
Strong growth amidst global shipping challenges
STEAMSHIPS Logistics leads Papua New Guinea’s shipping and logistics sector, providing unmatched integrated solutions that simplify the whole supply
Pacific youth taking steps toward a cleaner future
Across the Pacific, young people are stepping up to learn more about how to manage waste and improve energy access in their
EU ensures accountability in Pacific funding
ACCOUNTABILITY and access to funding will be the focus of a €300 million investment package for Pacific nations announced by the European Union (EU). EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef
€300 million to rewrite Pacific futures
A GAME-CHANGING commitment has been announced in the Pacific, as EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela declares a new era of
No waiting as Pacific leads
THE inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum united leaders and partners to advance the Pacific’s economic
Uto sailors offer prayers
CREW of Fiji’s Uto Ni Yalo canoe offered prayers in Honiara after completing a 15-day voyage from Suva with a multinational
Youth lead environment change
YOUTH from across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Nadi for the recent Sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of the
Mastering submarine cable management in the Pacific
As access to the global internet becomes ever more essential to all aspects of business, government, education, health and social life, it is crucial for Pacific nations to establish direct and efficient international
Sunil’s mission as an Organic Auditor: More than a career; being the change
When Sunil Kumar decided to pursue organic auditor training opportunities outside of the full-time job he had held for 14 years, it was not a decision taken lightly. With a family to care for, the risks were high, but
From Palau to the Pacific: Building Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Island Nations
In 2022, British electrical engineering company Utilligence secured a contract to install domestic solar systems in Palau through an Asian Development Bank partnership initiative. The project offers
SPX and PNGX Group Sign MOU to Explore Technology Sharing Opportunities and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration
Fiji’s South Pacific Stock Exchange Pte Limited (“SPX”) and Papua New Guinea’s PNGX Group Limited (“PNGX Group”) have reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability in the
Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award
Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network
MSG Spearheads Fight in Landmark ICJ Climate Change Case
In a historic occasion for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to amplify the Pacific’s call for climate justice, the sub-regional bloc’s Secretariat had the rare privilege of joining Vanuatu, to open the momentous
SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic
Striding forward together towards the future
October 6, 2024 is a significant milestone for Japan, marking 70 years since its commencement of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. Over these seven decades, as a major global partner, Japan has extended its
Global Development Conference 2024 concludes
The Global Development Conference (GDC) 2024 was hosted by the Global Development Network (GDN) in partnership with the Government of Fiji and The University of the South Pacific (USP) from November 26 to 28, 2024. The
SPX Charts New Horizons at World Federation of Exchanges Annual Meeting
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) participated at the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs. The event, which featured
Sustainability in the mix
In a massive leap for sustainable construction, researchers at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UTS have created concrete that can heal its own cracks. When cracks begin to emerge in non-conductive
Green Entrepreneurs Inspire Innovation and Sustainability at Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo
Talei Tora, co-founder of GingerLei Fiji, Fiji’s very own ginger beer company emerged victorious in winning the best pitch at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Pacific Greenpreneurs Accelerator Regional Pitch