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Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
AIFFP pledges US$150m for energy infrastructure in PNG
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific has pledged a grant and concessional loan package totaling USD150 million to Papua New Guinea for the purpose of enhancing and repairing crucial energy infrastructure. This commitment was affirmed during...
PM Marape emphasises ‘family’ ties with Australia in historic speech
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, made history by addressing Australia’s parliament in Canberra on 8 February, marking the first occasion a leader from a Pacific Island nation has done so. Marape’s speech underscored the deep-rooted ties between Papua...
New High Commissioner John Feakes presents credentials
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency John Feakes has officially presented his letter of introduction to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced Mr. John Feakes’ appointment as...
Report finds challenges and opportunities for Pacific Islands economies
A recent analysis conducted by ANZ Research sheds light on the economic landscape of several Pacific Island nations, highlighting both opportunities and challenges on the horizon. According to ANZ economists Kishti Sen and Tom Kenny, countries such as Cook Islands,...
Telstra International teams up with Google, APTelecom to revolutionise Pacific connectivity
Telstra International, the global division of telecommunications giant Telstra, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Google and APTelecom to launch the central Pacific Connect initiative. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionise connectivity for...
PNG, almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
NZ’s U-turn on deep-sea trawling raises concerns
New Zealand’s recent shift in stance on deep-sea trawling has ignited a flurry of discussions among conservationists, raising eyebrows globally. The decision to backtrack on a previously supported proposal to curb bottom-trawling in the South Pacific has left many...
Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
Fiji FDI rises marginally, but investment remains sluggish
Despite a marginal increase in global Foreign Direct Investment inflows in 2023, reaching an estimated $1.37 trillion, economic uncertainties and higher interest rates have impacted overall investment. The United Nations Conference on Trade & Development...
APIBC President, team meet Pacific Office head in Canberra
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council President, Mr Simon Gorman, Managing Director of Reeves International, and members of the Councils executive made an introductory call on Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head of the Office of the Pacific in the Department of Foreign...
Nauru shifts allegiance from Taiwan to China
Nauru has announced its decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with China. This development comes on the heels of the recent presidential election in Taiwan, where William Lai Ching-te from the ruling pro-sovereignty Democratic...
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