Australia provides SBD10 million for Solomon Islands road upgrades
Australia has announced an additional SBD10 million in grant funding to upgrade roads in Solomon Islands’ Makira-Ulawa Province, extending a transport infrastructure programme that is creating opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and workers. The funding,...
Vodafone Kiribati partners with Starlink to expand digital connectivity
Kiribati’s telecommunications sector is set for an expansion following Vodafone Kiribati’s appointment as an authorised reseller of Starlink satellite internet services, potentially improving digital connectivity for businesses, government departments and communities...
Australia strengthens Pacific business connectivity as all Forum members join global undersea cable network
Australia has helped achieve a major milestone in Pacific telecommunications, with all Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members now connected to the global undersea cable network for the first time, improving digital connectivity and creating new opportunities for trade,...
NTRO partners with Solomon Islands Ports Authority on GreenPort Framework
APIBC member NTRO has announced a new partnership with the Solomon Islands Ports Authority to develop a GreenPort Framework aimed at strengthening the sustainability and resilience of the country’s ports. The agreement was announced on World Maritime Day, the annual...
Effective communication critical to business success in the Pacific, says CRC Public Relations
As opportunities for infrastructure development, resilience projects and trade increase across the Pacific, companies, NGOs and governments must place greater emphasis on effective communication and managing reputational risks, according to new APIBC member CRC Public...
Hall Contracting completes major Ebeye seawall in Marshall Islands
APIBC member Hall Contracting has completed a major coastal protection project on Ebeye in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, delivering a 1.81-kilometre seawall designed to protect one of the Pacific’s most densely populated and climate-vulnerable communities....
FSM and World Bank advance infrastructure and skills investment priorities
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the World Bank are strengthening cooperation on infrastructure, energy, digital development and workforce skills, with discussions aimed at supporting economic growth and improving the country’s long-term development...
Fiji to host milestone Asia-Pacific development finance meeting
Fiji will host the 50th Annual Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) in 2027, bringing senior representatives of development banks, financial institutions, governments and development partners to the country....
Australia’s new Fiji funding package puts infrastructure and supply chains in focus
Australia’s new long-term financing commitment to Fiji is expected to open opportunities across infrastructure, climate resilience and essential services while placing greater attention on the security of supply chains between the two countries. The package provides...
Member story: Fiji Kava expands Australian supermarket presence with new flavoured product
Australia Fiji Business Council member The Calmer Co. is expanding its presence in Australia’s mainstream retail market, with Coles placing an initial order for Fiji Kava® FZZR™, the first flavoured kava product to be ranged in Australian supermarkets. The new Piña...
ADB trims Fiji growth forecast as economy enters slower phase
The Asian Development Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Fiji, predicting expansion of 2.2 per cent in 2026 and 1.9 per cent in 2027 as the strong post-pandemic recovery gives way to more moderate growth. The revised outlook highlights the challenge...
TLTB explores financial institution to build landowner wealth
The iTaukei Land Trust Board and Qelemaroroi Holdings are considering the establishment of a new financial institution designed to help iTaukei landowners convert land-based income into savings, investment and business ownership. A proposed roadmap is being prepared...