The Pacific’s collective effort to strengthen ocean resilience and community well-being has been bolstered through the launch of the Pacific Ocean Initiative – Sustainable Protection and Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems for Community Resilience. The programme was formalised in December 2025 through a partnership between the Secretariat of the P...

Officials from across the Pacific Islands recently participated in the inaugural training course on Marine Radioactivity Measurement and Assessment for Pacific Island States, aimed at strengthening regional capacity to monitor and assess marine radioactivity. The weeklong programme, organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Department ...

Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau on 16 December officially commissioned the newly upgraded Ellington Wharf in Rakiraki, marking a milestone in improving inter-island connectivity for communities in Ra and beyond. The reopening reflects the government’s continued investment in critical transport infrast...

At its weekly session on 10 December, the Government of New Caledonia approved a bill designed to promote economic attractiveness and modernise administrative and economic procedures. The legislation aims to restore trust between the administration and companies through measures that promote transparency, strengthen legal security, and improve administ...

Fiji reached a significant milestone with the official launch of the Fiji Green Finance Taxonomy, a framework designed to guide sustainable and climate-aligned investments. The Taxonomy was formally launched by the Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, at the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) in Suva. Developed under the ...

Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers concluded the 6th Korea–Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers Meeting in Seoul, held from 8–9 December, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation under the theme “Partnerships for a Resilient, Peaceful, and Prosperous Pacific.” This marked the first Korea–Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers Meeting to in...

One year ago, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen announced REnew Pacific at COP29: a $75 million Australian Government investment over five years, designed to expand clean, reliable energy access for remote off-grid communities across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Building on successful pilots through the Business Partnerships Platform ...

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) today commended the significant national progress outlined by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, welcoming the strategic focus on transformative infrastructure, economic partnerships, and a growth-oriented national budget. SICCI, the peak body representing the private sector, views these develop...

E-commerce is a key priority under the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, recognised for its potential to reduce trade costs, connect markets, and support economic diversification across the region. In 2021, Forum Trade Ministers tasked the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) with coordinating the implementation of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strate...

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP, commends recipients of Japan’s Royal Decorations and celebrates the enduring partnership between the Solomon Islands and Japan. Manele delivered the statement this evening as guest of honour at a ceremony hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Keiichi Higuchi to confer distinguished decorations bestowed by His Majesty E...

A scientific team from the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), operating under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, has begun an initial marine site evaluation at the Makogai Fisheries Research Centre in Fiji. The mission marks the start of a comprehensive assessment to determine the area’s suitability for fu...

Authors: Dentons Matt Coleman — Partner, Construction, Melbourne (bio link) Wavie Kendino Leki — Partner and Head of Office, Port Moresby (bio link) Steve Patrick — Partner, Commercial/Corporate, Port Moresby (bio link) Ian Clarke, OBE — Special Counsel and Consultant, Corporate, Sydney (bio link)   Executive Summary The Pacific Quality ...

Vanuatu’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of recovery, according to the January–June 2025 International Visitor Survey (IVS) released jointly by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO). The survey, conducted under SPTO’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative and funded by the New Zealand government, provides detail...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has provided an update on construction progress at its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, reporting that activities remain on schedule and within budget. Construction continues to gain momentum across earthworks, wharf construction, access infrastructure, and early-stage processing facilities. Key highlig...

The President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, unveiled the country’s new polymer banknote series today at the Grand Pacific Hotel. The launch was attended by Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, cabinet ministers, members of Parliament, the diplomatic corps, and representatives from the private sector. President Lala...

Fiji has surpassed its sugar export quotas to the United States for five consecutive years, reaffirming the reliability of the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) under the U.S. Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) system. Minister for Sugar and Multi-ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh told Parliament that since 2020, Fiji has not only met but exceeded its allocated quota ...