Fiji’s resurgent economy and widening investment prospects took centre stage as Australian and Fijian business and government leaders gathered on the Gold Coast for the 29th Australia–Fiji Business Forum from 22 to 24 October 2025. Hosted by the Australia Fiji Business Council in partnership with the Fiji Australia Business Council, the annual forum remai...

The Solomon Islands government has taken a key step towards enhancing connectivity in the country’s remote eastern islands with the completion of community consultations and preliminary site surveying for a proposed Greenfield Airport on Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province. From 9–30 October 2025, an official team led by the Ministry of Communication and ...

The Solomon Islands’ push for cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy gained renewed momentum as the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) took part in one of the world’s most influential hydropower gatherings, Hydro2025, held 21–24 October in Thessaloniki, Greece. The event brought together engineers, financiers, policymakers and envi...

The government has endorsed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, clearing the way for the return of proprietary ownership of marine areas, or qoliqoli, used for commercial activities — chiefly tourism — to their customary owners. Once passed by Parliament, the Bill will repeal the Regulation of Surfing Areas Act 2010 and establish a new framew...

Outstanding women entrepreneurs from across the Pacific and Timor-Leste are among 22 high-potential participants selected for the prestigious UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) eTrade for Women Masterclass, organised with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and held from 18–21 November in Manila. The programme is de...

Lion One Metals Limited has announced new high-grade gold results from underground drilling at its 100% owned Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji. The company completed 2,322 metres of infill and grade control drilling, focusing on the Zone 5 area of the mine. The drilling targeted two main areas: the down-dip extension of the Zone 5 lodes below the lowest curren...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. (LMEL), creating a formal platform for consultation on major development priorities across the region. President Ishmael Toroama described the agreement as an important milestone, saying the framework will enable Bougainville to ex...

The Solomon Islands Government welcomed the official launch of the Adamasia Submarine Cable Project, a major step forward in strengthening the nation’s digital connectivity and resilience. The launch was witnessed by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele at the margins of the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane. The Adamasia Cable will p...

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), highlighted its partnership with the World Bank at the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum, underscoring efforts to strengthen mining sector transparency, governance, and investment. Minister Derrick Rawcliffe Manuari delivered a keynote p...

“This is a model of partnership and shared prosperity,” Prime Minister Rabuka tells Tanoa Hotel staff and stakeholders Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka last night officially re-launched the newly upgraded Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, commending the Reddy Group and Tanoa Hotels for their continued confidence in Fiji’s tourism industry. The P...

The Solomon Islands will re-open its Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva, strengthening diplomatic ties with Switzerland, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and other international organizations based in the Swiss city. The move underscores the country’s commitment to increased engagement in multilateral diplomacy and international coop...

The Cook Islands has strengthened its scientific ties with China through a short marine research voyage aboard the Da Yang Hao, one of China’s leading deep-sea research vessels. A team of Cook Islanders joined the ship in Suva, Fiji, for a ~9-day cruise to Rarotonga, aiming to boost scientific collaboration and deepen understanding of the nation’s vast ma...

The Solomon Island's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has successfully completed a two-day workshop on the Digital Farmer Registry (DFR) and the revalidation of the E-Agriculture Strategy, a national digital platform designed to register and manage informati...

Visa is deepening its presence in the Pacific with the launch of a new regional office in Suva, Fiji, in an investment poised to reshape digital payments and unlock new opportunities for businesses across the Pacific Islands. The new Fiji hub will strengthen Visa’s ability to support banks, financial service providers, merchants, SMEs, governments and ...

The Solomon Islands’ recent participation at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025, held in Shanghai from 5–10 November, highlights the country’s export potential in the Chinese market. The expo provides a platform for countries to showcase export products, deepen economic cooperation, and strengthen global market connections. Led by t...

Twelve years after the last general agricultural census in 2012, agriculture in New Caledonia has undergone significant change. To obtain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the sector, the government of New Caledonia is launching a new agricultural survey at the end of 2025. The survey, led by the Directorate of Veterinary, Food and Rural Affairs (D...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) hosted a special Business Breakfast on 29 October, welcoming a high-level trade delegation from New Caledonia. The event, held at the Royal Papua Yacht Club, brought together government leaders, diplomats, and business representatives from both nations to explore new opportunities in mining, indus...

The PNG Investment Leaders’ Summit, a flagship event during Papua New Guinea Investment Week 2025, will feature Kevin Gallagher, Managing Director and CEO of Santos, as its headline speaker. Gallagher leads one of the world’s foremost energy companies and a cornerstone investor in Papua New Guinea. Santos has invested billions of dollars in PNG’s oil a...

Vanuatu has laid a strong policy foundation for an inclusive private sector that can harness the full potential of women and people with disabilities in driving economic growth, with the focus now on ensuring its effective implementation, according to a new assessment launched yesterday by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Developm...

Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka officially opened the multi-million-dollar Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Tower, an investment that showcases resilience, vision, and progress for Fiji and the iTaukei community. The 18-storey tower, located in the heart of Suva, is Fiji’s first green-certified building, designed with 11 environmentally sustaina...

The Government of the Cook Islands proudly announces that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the country’s second national funding proposal, titled “Direct Financing for Communities and Businesses to Respond to Climate Change in the Cook Islands.” This marks another major milestone, just 19 months after the approval of our first national G...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), has released a series of five comprehensive reports detailing findings from the International Visitor Survey (IVS). Covering the periods July–September 2024, October–December 2024, January–Mar...

The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province is making significant progress towards completion, marking a major milestone in enhancing the Solomon Islands’ aviation sector. The project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), is progressing steadily. Recent works include the application of ...

The Solomon Islands took part in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held from 27 to 30 October 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Hall in New Delhi. The delegation was led by Derick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, and included senior officials from the Ministry’s Energy Divisio...