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,...

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment, following a year-long vacancy, is a significant step for SICCI in promoting and advocating for the private sector. Dolarii...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Qantas and Jetstar have announced plans to introduce up to nine return flights per week between Australia and Vanuatu, with ticket sales having commenced across both airlines. Starting on September 10, 2024, Qantas will operate three weekly flights between Brisbane...