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AIFFP advances $2B infrastructure investment in the Pacific

AIFFP advances $2B infrastructure investment in the Pacific

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has released its Annual Update for FY 2023-24, highlighting a shift from project origination to implementation across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. As of 30 June 2024, AIFFP had committed AUD 2...
Solomons landowners file claim for 2019 oil spill

Solomons landowners file claim for 2019 oil spill

Landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, Solomon Islands, have filed a compensation claim against a group of international companies responsible for the 2019 oil spill, widely considered the most severe environmental disaster in the country’s history. The claim,...
Low-cost air travel offers hope for Vanuatu’s recovery

Low-cost air travel offers hope for Vanuatu’s recovery

Qantas subsidiary Jetstar has officially launched its new direct flight service from Sydney to Port Vila, Vanuatu, offering travellers a convenient and affordable connection to this picturesque Pacific Island nation. The service, which commenced operations in December...
Cook Is embarks on major construction projects

Cook Is embarks on major construction projects

The Cook Islands has embarked on an ambitious series of construction projects aimed at modernising infrastructure and driving economic growth. These initiatives, announced in December 2024, focus on enhancing public services, supporting tourism, and improving...
New renewable energy deals for Solomon Is; Tonga

New renewable energy deals for Solomon Is; Tonga

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into landmark agreements with the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga to advance renewable energy projects in both nations. Announced in December 2024, these partnerships aim to promote sustainable energy solutions and...
Starlink approved to enhance Tonga’s internet access

Starlink approved to enhance Tonga’s internet access

Tonga has taken a major step toward bridging the digital divide with the approval of Starlink’s high-speed internet services. The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change, and Communications (MEIDECC) granted...