Fiji launches first climate risk insurance for small businesses
Fiji has launched its first climate risk parametric insurance product for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving businesses faster access to financial support...
Bougainville President Toroama assures investors after Panguna camp violence
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has assured companies, investors and development partners operating in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville that their personnel, operations and assets...
Fiji commits to greater transparency in fisheries sector
Fiji has become the first Pacific Island country to commit to implementing the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) Standard, a move the Government says will...
Naoero’s intergenerational fund crosses $500m milestone
The Naoero Intergenerational Trust Fund (NTF) has surpassed the $500 million (US$357 million) mark within its first decade, exceeding the fund’s target for 2035...
ADB pushes Pacific-led finance as climate and debt pressures grow
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Asian Development Bank says it is working to expand access to affordable climate and development finance for...
‘Pacific is at the centre’: ADB President pledges new push for regional investment
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has pledged a new push to connect the Pacific through digital...
Palau President Whipps calls for Pacific Airline alliance to cut travel costs
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called for Pacific island countries to consider creating a regional airline alliance as...
Fiji Tourism Minister Gavoka defends 5 percent tourism tax amid industry backlash
Fiji Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has defended the proposed five percent Tourism Services Tax (TST) to financially support Fiji Airways...
Fiji Parliament passes Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, setting a new framework for the use and management of marine areas...
Tokelau loses nearly two-thirds of revenue after fisheries pact expulsion
Tokelau has lost more than 60 percent of its fishing revenue between February and June, according to New Zealand officials, following its expulsion from...