Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked a landmark event as the first such forum of Commonwealth countries hosted by a Pacific country (the...
Faleolo’s new terminal positions Samoa as Pacific travel hub
The Samoa government celebrated the opening of its new $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a project aimed at enhancing Samoa’s global connectivity and driving economic growth. The terminal is set to serve flights from...
New agreement strengthens PNG-Vanuatu ties
Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas of Vanuatu recently signed a framework agreement that solidifies a commitment between their nations to enhance economic and technical cooperation for mutual benefit. The...
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