Fiji’s fuel supply remains stable despite mounting global price pressures, with the government moving to cushion households and key sectors from rising costs, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said. In a national address, Rabuka said Fiji currently holds about 45 million litres of fuel in onshore storage, with a further 22 million litres expected before t...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $679.8m to its Pacific developing member countries in 2025, including $214.4m in grants from the Asian Development Fund, according to its Annual Report 2025 released today. The report outlines the bank’s operational, institutional and financial performance over the year, with a focus on economic sustainability...

Fiji and Singapore have reaffirmed their strategic partnership with a renewed focus on energy security and supply chain resilience, as global fuel market uncertainties continue to weigh on Pacific economies. Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Sakiasi Ditoka, met with Singapore’s Assistant Minister for Transport and Senior Minister ...

Local tax incentives in New Caledonia supported nearly 17.9 billion CFP francs ($160 million) in private investment over the past year, underscoring their role as a key policy lever to stimulate economic diversification and job creation. Nine major projects were approved under local tax relief schemes, generating or consolidating 241 direct jobs and de...

Officials from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) participated in an international seminar on green development and cooperation in China, as the government looks to strengthen sustainable growth strategies in the agriculture sector. Planning Department Director Danny Lehe and Extension Department Acting Deputy ...

Ten farmers in Fiji have completed a four-day basic beekeeping training in Sabeto, Nadi, as part of efforts to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture and diversify rural incomes. The training, conducted under the Farmer Field School activities of the Climate Smart Agriculture Programme, equipped participants with practical skills in bee biology, colo...

Alumni of the UK government’s Chevening scholarship programme in Solomon Islands convened a two-day symposium in Honiara, bringing together leaders from across government, business and civil society to assess the country’s progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event, held from April 16 to 17, marks a decade since Solo...

Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum Troika met in person on April 16 in Nadi to assess key regional priorities amid growing global uncertainty, underscoring the need for stronger coordination and political leadership across the Pacific. The meeting was chaired by Jeremiah Manele, prime minister of Solomon Islands, and attended by Surangel Whipps Jr of...

Efforts to improve public transport in Honiara are advancing, with authorities developing a draft driver manual aimed at standardising bus operations and improving safety and service quality. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Honiara City Council are working with stakeholders under a transport management project led by the Japan Internatio...

Lion One Metals Limited said it is prioritising operational reliability and disciplined execution at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as it advances development and infrastructure upgrades to support sustained production. The Canada-based company reported that during March 2026, the mine achieved an average mill feed grade of about 4.97 grams per tonne of...

Economic growth in Fiji, the Pacific’s second-largest economy, is expected to soften in the medium term as visitor arrivals slow, pre-election uncertainty increases, and external conditions deteriorate, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. ADB’s flagship economic publication, Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, forecasts Fiji...

Leaders from across Tuvalu convened on April 9–10 for the mid-term review summit of Te Kete, the country’s National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2021–2030, assessing progress and setting priorities for the remainder of the decade. The summit brought together representatives from outer islands, women and youth groups, civil society organisations...

New Caledonia is moving forward with plans to develop a pumped storage hydroelectric facility at Tontouta, a project aimed at strengthening energy security, supporting renewable integration and reducing reliance on imported fuels. Government member Christopher Gygès and Jean-Gabriel Faget, chief executive of Enercal, said the project marks a significan...

Tonga has launched its first Women in Aviation network, marking a milestone for gender inclusion in the country’s aviation sector and across the wider Blue Pacific region. The initiative was officially unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Semisi Sika, who said the network underscores the government’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership and aligni...

The Fiji Development Bank is refining its lending strategy, placing greater emphasis on financing projects that deliver measurable economic impact across key sectors. Recent activity highlights a shift toward more targeted lending, with the bank assessing new financing proposals linked to business expansion and productive investments, according to an u...

Fiji has stepped up its digital transformation drive with the launch of a new tax administration platform, developed with support from Australia to improve compliance and ease of doing business. The upgraded system, rolled out by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service in Suva in late March, introduces enhanced self-service features, a more intuitive inte...

Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.4% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) flagship economic publication. “There is an unprecedented need for the Pacific to build resilience against the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict,” said ADB D...

The Commonwealth Digital Roadshow made its inaugural stop in Vanuatu from March 23 to 27, bringing together policymakers, businesses and communities in a coordinated push to accelerate digital transformation and expand access to emerging technologies. Led by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation in partnership with the Vanuatu government’s D...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has received 142 expressions of interest (EOIs) under its 2026 call for proposals for two flagship initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic food production and reducing reliance on imports. The EOIs cover the Commercial Rice Development Programme (CRDP) and the Poultry Production Strengthe...

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officiated the external review of the preliminary design for the China-aided Vanua Levu Road Upgrading Project, marking a significant step forward in a flagship infrastructure programme aimed at improving connectivity, resilience and economic development in Fiji’s Northern Division. Speaking at the Grand Pacific Hotel...

Lion One Metals Limited has outlined progress and ongoing operational challenges at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as the company moves into a new phase focused on stabilising production and improving performance. In its March 2026 operational update, the company said it is transitioning into what it described as “Phase 2”, following the successful comm...

Jeremiah Manele has convened senior executives of key state-owned enterprises to accelerate progress on the Auki Road Project, warning that delays could leave the Solomon Islands government bearing full completion costs. At a meeting held on Thursday, Manele brought together chairpersons, chief executives and senior management from major SOEs, includin...

Claude Gambey, New Caledonia’s government member in charge of health, joined global leaders and scientists at the One Health Summit held from 5 to 7 April in Lyon, reinforcing the territory’s commitment to integrated approaches linking human, animal and environmental health. The summit convened policymakers, researchers, international organisations and...

Construction of the Aviation Complex Building at Henderson has reached a key milestone, as the Ministry of Communication and Aviation progresses works under the World Bank-funded Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2). The project has completed first-floor slab and beam concrete works, marking a significant step in the development ...