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APIBC business delegation to the Northern Pacific

APIBC business delegation to the Northern Pacific

A select delegation from the executive committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, led by President Simon Gorman, is visiting several Northern Pacific countries from July 11 to July 19, 2024. The itinerary includes Kiribati, Marshall Islands,...
Guam Industry Forum highlights US$11b in projects

Guam Industry Forum highlights US$11b in projects

The Guam Industry Forum 2024, hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Guam Post, has underscored the massive economic impact of ongoing and upcoming US military construction projects across the Micronesia subregion. The forum, scheduled from...
Deep-sea mining debate divides island nations

Deep-sea mining debate divides island nations

The Pacific Islands Forum has recently seen a heated debate over the issue of deep-sea mining, highlighting a significant divide among its member countries. The discussion centers on whether to allow mining companies to extract metals from the seabed, a move...
Albanese, Manele forge stronger Australia-Solomons ties

Albanese, Manele forge stronger Australia-Solomons ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to Canberra on June 26, for his first international visit as Prime Minister. This significant meeting, the first between the two leaders in their current roles, comes...
A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum

A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This...