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Michael Yee-Joy retires after 43 years of stellar service at KPMG
In a heartfelt announcement, KPMG has bid farewell to one of its stalwarts, Michael, as he embarks on a well-earned retirement after a remarkable career spanning over four decades. The firm expressed its deep appreciation for Michael’s unwavering dedication and...
Qantas announces new flights to PNG, NZ, US
Qantas has unveiled an update to its international network including two new return services per week from Sydney to Port Moresby using a Boeing 737 aircraft beginning March 2024. These will complement the existing daily service from Brisbane to Port Moresby. Flights...
PNG’s aviation sector soars with new Airbus A220 aircraft
Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector has embarked on a transformative journey by acquiring six new Airbus A220 aircraft as part of Air Niugini’s fleet replacement program. This purchase, amounting to a total of K1.11 billion (about A$430 million), represents a...
Samoa, Fiji Airways explore codeshare arrangements
Negotiations have commenced between the Samoan government-owned airline, Samoa Airways, and Fiji Airways on the possibility of establishing a codeshare agreement. The Minister of Public Enterprises and Samoa Airways, Leatinu’u Wayne So’oialo, revealed this development...
Newmont Corporation becomes first company to list on PNGX with Depository Interests
In a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea’s financial market, PNGX Group, the operator of the nation’s stock exchange, PNGX Markets, has welcomed Newmont Corporation (PNGX Code: NEM) as they make history by becoming the first company to list on the exchange...
South Pacific Connect Initiative to enhance digital connectivity
In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a collaboration with Google aimed at reducing the digital divide and bolstering digital infrastructure...
South Pacific Connect Initiative to enhance digital connectivity
In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a collaboration with Google aimed at reducing the digital divide and bolstering digital infrastructure...
Fiji, Google announce South Pacific Connect Initiative
In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a collaboration with Google aimed at reducing the digital divide and bolstering digital infrastructure...
Marshall Islands, US seal Compact renewal
In a historic ceremony held at the East-West Center in Honolulu, the Marshall Islands signed the Compact of Free Association on 16 October, marking the final renewal of its Compact relationship with the United States. The signing was celebrated as a major milestone by...
Legal frameworks for e-commerce in the Pacific advanced
In a landmark development for Pacific E-commerce, a three-day regional workshop centred on legal frameworks to bolster the digital economy and the momentous signing of the Statement of Intent for the Pacific E-commerce Alliance by the Commonwealth Secretariat has been...
Fiji’s real GDP projected to grow by 7.5 per cent this year
Fiji’s economic outlook appears promising as it anticipates substantial growth in the coming years, thanks to a rebound in tourism. According to Krishna Srinivasan, the Director of the Asia and Pacific department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Fiji’s real...
Telstra-TFL collaboration to enhance data security, connectivity
Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL) has recently announced a partnership with Australia’s Telstra Corporation, set to significantly enhance data security and internet speed. TFL revealed in a statement that this collaboration would establish direct network connectivity between...
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