The Ministry of Policing and Communications is advancing a major legislative review aimed at modernizing Fiji’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support the country’s expanding digital economy. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said the first round of stakeholder consultations was successfully completed from 23 to 27 F...

Regional growth and trade resilience are under renewed scrutiny as Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) launched the 2026 Pacific Islands Export Survey, inviting businesses across 16 Forum Island Countries to participate in the region’s only longitudinal study of exporter sentiment. The survey comes at a time when global trade conditions are increasingly shaped ...

The Government of Fiji and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have taken a significant step toward advancing private sector-led growth and strengthening economic ties between Fiji and the United States. The Compact Development Funding Agreement was signed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Fiji’s Minister for Finance, Comm...

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the margins of The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit to advance bilateral cooperation and shared regional priorities. Prime Minister Manele expressed appreciation to the Government of the United States for convening the...

The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) has been recognised as an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), marking a major milestone for the country’s financial regulator and enhancing its standing within the global financial community. IOSCO is the international standard-setting body for securities...

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka tonight (24 February 2026) officially launched AMA Insurance Company Limited, marking a new chapter for Fiji’s insurance sector. AMA Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Apia Insurance Company Limited of Samoa, will initially employ 10 to 12 Fijian professionals, with plans to expand its workforce to 15 to 20 within...

Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands-flagged vessel managed and operated by a...

OFC Tech Solutions welcomes Colin Edgar, a representative of its global partner Enghouse Interactive, for a strategic partner visit aimed at strengthening enterprise communication and customer experience solutions across Papua New Guinea. The visit reinforces the growing collaboration between Enghouse Interactive and OFC Tech Solutions, focused on deli...

The Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) has declared its first-ever dividend payout of $500,000 to the Government of Fiji, marking a historic milestone for the state-owned enterprise and its first return since its establishment. The dividend reflects a strong turnaround in FHCL’s financial performance and governance. Minister for Public Enterprise...

Solomon Islands and Australia have strengthened their strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. The discussions highlighted renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both governments committing to enhanced cooperation across security, infra...

The Government of New Caledonia has welcomed the official launch of the “Tamtam” submarine fibre optic cable, a 411-kilometre system connecting Port-Vila in Vanuatu to Lifou in the Loyauté Islands province of New Caledonia. The launch ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with representatives from the Asian Bank of Development and Prima Ltd...

The Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Fiji from its list of non‑cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, calling it a strong endorsement of the Coalition Government’s reform agenda. The move reflects Fiji’s sustained commitment to transparency, good governance, and full alignment with internat...

The Government of New Caledonia has announced that Air Calédonie will transfer its operations from Magenta Airport to La Tontouta International Airport on 2 March 2026, following extensive consultation with stakeholders. The move aims to strengthen the airline’s long-term viability and optimise the territory’s aviation infrastructure.   Strategic Re...

Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands have formally deposited their instruments of ratification for the Agreement Establishing the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF Treaty), advancing efforts to operationalise the Blue Pacific region’s first Pacific-led, member-owned and managed, and people-centred climate and disaster resilience financing institution. On 13 F...

The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Franklyn Derek Wasi, delivered statements on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government at the Forty-Ninth Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). He participated in two high-level Leaders’ Dialogues focusing on financing rural development and inv...

 Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand while delivering remarks at the Waitangi Day Reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission on 5 February. Addressing distinguished guests, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials and membe...