News (12836)
- 28
- Jul
The Samoan breadfruit variety ‘maafala’ will be distributed globally in an effort to help food security in vulnerable countries around the world.
- 28
- Jul
Opinion by Shane Rosenthal, Resident Representative of the Asian Development Bank’s Timor-Leste Resident Mission
- 28
- Jul
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its 2014 global economic growth forecast, warning of "negative surprises" from the United States and China and geopolitical risks in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- 28
- Jul
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) this week released new assessments on the status of key regional tuna stocks – skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna – which show that skipjack and yellowfin remain in a reasonably healthy state, but bigeye, the mainstay of the tropical longline fishery, has now been reduced to less than 20% of its unfished stock size.
- 28
- Jul
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for urgent action to improve the health of the world's limited soil resources to ensure that future generations have enough supplies of food, water and energy.
- 28
- Jul
Reducing vulnerability and strengthening resilience are critical to securing human development progress, the United Nations says in a flagship report released on Friday that examines the risks posed by natural or human-induced disasters and crises and offers ways to tackle them.
- 25
- Jul
Bilateral trade and exchange between Papua New Guinea and Europe is worth almost K100 million (US$40 million) annually and both governments are positively pursuing ongoing opportunities to expand this further.
- 24
- Jul
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) board and management has been called on to take Tavanipupu to court.
- 24
- Jul
Members of the Solomon islands National Provident Fund has questioned SINPF board and management to explain what happened to its other investments onshore and offshore.
- 24
- Jul
Papua New Guinea airline company, Air Niugini has opened a sales office in Honiara.
- 24
- Jul
Soltuna’s major competition is set to be announced in August says Soltuna marketing manager Kenwood Harry.
- 24
- Jul
Improvements are being made in the ability of Solomon Islands fish export industry to comply with requirements for the European Union (EU) market.
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
Viewpoint
Features
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Madam Sogavare: women leaders must take-up responsibility
Thursday, 11 March 2021 -
Market vendors in Gizo mark big day
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 -
Women leadership in COVID-19
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 -
Criticism is part of my every day duty – WPC Wales
Monday, 08 March 2021