News (12402)
- 12
- Jun
The European Union warned Tuesday the Philippines, one of the world's largest fishing nations, and Papua New Guinea that they faced an import ban if they do not curb illegal fishing.
- 12
- Jun
RAPID migration to cities and towns, driven by scarce public services and jobs in rural areas, is producing a profound social shift in Pacific Island countries, where agrarian life has dominated for generations.
- 12
- Jun
HARSH northern winter in the US along with the Ukraine conflict have chilled the outlook for global economic growth this year, but highly developed economies will lead a rebound later in the year, the World Bank has projected.
- 12
- Jun
The Autonomous Bougainville Government passed a Bill on Friday to authorise expenditure from the Special Intervention Fund Trust Account to implement a range of priority projects.
- 11
- Jun
THE seventh PACER-Plus Intersessional Meeting started yesterday in Adelaide, South Australia, with a strong reminder, particularly to the senior officials of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), of the compelling reasons why PACER-Plus was launched.
- 11
- Jun
THE Central Bank (CBSI) said it has started to address consumer protection and empowerment; towards end of 2013.
- 11
- Jun
THE Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has improved their cash power payment process for customers.
- 11
- Jun
ABOUT 15 journalists from around the region are undertaking a workshop to boost their skills in business and economics reporting in Apia, Samoa.
- 11
- Jun
As part of its financial deepening and payment services reform agenda, CBSI recognised the need for an efficient national payments system that can cater for both high value and retail payments; using the electronic platform.
- 11
- Jun
THE Government’s domestic securities borrowings fell in 2013 as the government service its debts according to the CBSI 2013 report.
- 05
- Jun
THE number of developing countries with policies in place to support renewable energy has increased six-fold in just eight years, resulting in one-fifth of the world’s power production now coming from renewable sources, according to a United Nations-backed report produced ahead of the UN Sustainable Energy for All Forum.
- 05
- Jun
Asian Development Bank and New Zealand are helping the Government of Tonga reconstruct and climate and disaster-proof the electricity network and school facilities that were damaged by Cyclone Ian in January 2014.
Regional News
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SPREP celebrates 27 years of service to the Pacific
Wednesday, 17 June 2020 -
WORKING TOGETHER TO COMBAT COVID-19 IN THE PACIFIC
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 -
Economic recession looms, says CBSI
Friday, 15 May 2020 -
Fiji Signs MOU for Cyclone Insurance to Cover Most Vulnerable Citizens
Thursday, 17 October 2019
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Features
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Workshop on gender based-violence
Thursday, 26 November 2020 -
Women important stakeholders in ECE
Saturday, 10 October 2020 -
NWGDA women assured of help
Friday, 09 October 2020 -
GP Women & Girls successfully held 3 days forum
Saturday, 19 September 2020