Delegations arriving for Pasifika in NZ

Auckland based Pacific Islands Trade & Invest has welcomed 25 small businesses arriving for Auckland’s Pasifika Festival on 25-26 March 2017. The full delegation of 25 companies from eight Pacific Islands countries is PT&I’s biggest delegation to attend and showcase their products at the Pasifika Festival under the PT&I Pacific Path to Market programme. The…

Smeltz wary of Krishna effect for Fiji

WELLINGTON, (NZN) – Fijian flyer Roy Krishna is a familiar but real danger, warns All Whites striker Shane Smeltz. Prolific Wellington Phoenix goalscorer Krishna will be firmly on New Zealand____s radar when the nations meet in twin World Cup qualifying games over the next week. Clubmate Smeltz knows better than anyone how Krishna____s pace and…

Pacific Community digitalizes education data collection in Kiribati

Tarawa, Kiribati – Kiribati Education Ministry officials have recently been trained by the Pacific Community (SPC) to use tablets for collecting data that would inform the education sector’s performance. SPC Education Management Information’s Systems Team Leader, Scott Pontifex explained that the officials and outer island representatives were trained to use the tablets for data collection…

Fiji soccer battle plan

SUVA, (FIJI TIMES)— Vodafone Fiji soccer coach Christopher Gamel says team organisation and the spirit of his players will be their shield against the All Whites in their World Cup qualifying match to be held at Lautoka____s Churchill Park this weekend. Gamel said he trusted his players even though they would have an uphill battle…

Air services important in linking PNG to the world

PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) – Air connectivity for both international and domestic air services plays a critical role in the movement of passengers and cargo. Establishing more international flights for PNG can enable our connectivity with the outside world, however, our connections are limited. Statistical data on scheduled international passenger traffic to and from Port…