Investment act 2020 to help Fiji’s economic recovery post-pandemic
The approvals process for foreign and domestic investment proposals is set to become more business-friendly following reforms spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade,...
Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia through to Olympics
Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia has confirmed her spot in the Tokyo Olympics next month and says she is honored to be representing the country.
Sipaia...
Māori All Blacks squad for series against Manu Samoa named
Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a settled squad ahead of their two-match series against Manu Samoa.
It will be the first time...
Vanuatu keeps up with the World of E-Commerce and Digital Trade
COVID-19 has not only decimated Pacific Island economies, it has also catapulted to the fore the urgent need to move towards digital economies and...
Several cases of COVID-19 vaccines being made mandatory in the Pacific raises questions over legality and morality
Several cases of COVID-19 vaccines being made mandatory in the Pacific raises questions over legality and morality
There have been reports in various Pacific countries...
Former Vanuatu Speaker explains resignation
Former Vanuatu Speaker of Parliament, Gracia Shadrack has issued a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.
“There has been unrelenting challenge by the Government...
Samoa caretaker PM and AG absent for contempt of Court citation
The non-appearance of the Samoa caretaker Prime Minister and the Attorney General in a case where they are cited for contempt of Court was...
New Vanuatu Police Commissioner appointed
Vanuatu President Obed Moses Tallis, has appointed Colonel Robson Iavro as the Commissioner of Police. The instrument of appointment was signed by the President...
Australian Defence Force to fund $175 million major upgrade for PNG’s naval base on Manus Island
An Australian company has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to redevelop Papua New Guinea's main naval base on Manus Island.
Clough was announced as the...
PNG National Fisheries Authority ready to implement Pacific Marine Industrial Zone
The Papua New Guinea Government is ready to implement the giant economic Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) Project that ‘will transform PNG as a...
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Marshall Islands launches world’s first universal basic income scheme offering cryptocurrency
The Marshall Islands has introduced a national universal basic income (UBI) scheme that offers payments via cryptocurrency, alongside more traditional methods, which experts say...
Solomon Islands initiates first Pacific Community-Managed Marine Area Green List process
The Solomon Islands has become the first Pacific Island country to initiate the IUCN Green List certification process for a community-managed marine area, marking...
Pacific Islands Forum will continue to strengthen regional cooperation
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will continue to strengthen regional unity by following leaders’ decisions under the 2050 Strategy, focusing on peace, external engagement,...