Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper economic cooperation, with business groups from both countries describing the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference as the starting point for a more structured commercial partnership. The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) and Solomon ...

The Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology have signed a cooperation agreement for the second phase of a mini solar power project aimed at expanding access to clean and reliable energy in the country. Chinese Ambassador Cai Weiming and Minister for Environment Ghemu signed...

Fiji’s Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is strengthening its capacity to develop, assess and coordinate agricultural investment proposals through a four-day training program on economic and financial analysis under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative. The training, which opened at the JICA Training Room at the Kor...

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands are seeking to deepen economic cooperation, increase cross-border investment and develop stronger business-to-business partnerships as the two Melanesian neighbours work to translate longstanding political ties into economic gains. PNG Prime Minister James Marape made the call during the inaugural Papua New Guinea-S...

New high-grade drilling results from Lion One Metals’ Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji have highlighted geological similarities with Papua New Guinea’s Porgera mine, including mineralization associated with quartz, roscoelite and visible gold. Lion One reported an intersection of 4.2 meters grading 715.15 grams per tonne of gold from underground drilling at Tu...

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A decade-long partnership between the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) and Motibhai Group of Companies is helping rural Fijian producers turn locally made products into commercially viable businesses, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica said. Speaking at the partnership’s 10th anniversary celebration in Wal...

Fiji Development Bank staff are taking part in an international peer-to-peer learning exchange in Thailand aimed at strengthening approaches to agricultural, rural and climate finance. The exchange, running from Aug. 17 to 21, brings FDB staff together with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Thailand. The programme is faci...

Fiji is moving to a broader tourism regulatory framework under the Tourism Act 2026, replacing legislation that has focused primarily on hotels and guest houses for more than five decades. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka told Parliament Tuesday that the government would implement the new framework throug...

Tuvalu has completed its first sport fishing tourism pilot, an initiative aimed at testing the potential for a premium, environmentally sustainable tourism product while creating new economic opportunities for local communities. The pilot was delivered through a partnership between the Australia-Pacific Partnerships for Aviation Program (P4A) and the N...

Fiji's emerging innovation ecosystem is entering a new phase, with the government calling for deeper collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and development partners to turn ideas into businesses, jobs and new economic opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public En...

The Lakaro Solar Hybrid Power Plant has been commissioned at Vunisea Government Station in Kadavu, reducing diesel consumption and delivering new renewable energy capacity to one of Fiji's maritime communities. Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau officially commissioned the facility, with Minister for Inf...

The 48th Bourail Fair drew about 22,000 participants over the weekend, bringing together agriculture, livestock and handicraft businesses while highlighting the contribution of rural industries to New Caledonia's economy. The annual event officially opened on Aug. 14, with the first day dedicated to industry professionals and providing an opportunity f...

Fiji has opened a new innovation hub in Suva aimed at helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses, jobs and new economic opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises Manoa Kamikamica officially opened the Fiji Innovation Hub Space at the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Kamikamica ...

Kava farmers in Faifatala’a, West Kwara’ae, Malaita province could unlock significant economic opportunities as the Solomon Islands government and private-sector buyers explore ways to expand production and connect growers with export markets. The potential was highlighted during a meeting between the Productive Sector of the Prime Minister’s Office Po...

Solomon Islands is seeking to deepen cooperation with Thailand in trade, investment, agriculture, tourism, education and skills development, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said following a meeting with Thailand’s ambassador to Solomon Islands. Wale held a courtesy meeting with Ambassador Arjaree Sriratanaban in Honiara, where the two discussed opportuniti...