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    Rosie Travel Group Leads Fiji’s Green Revolution with Electric Coaches

    Fiji’s renowned tourism and hospitality leader, The Rosie Travel Group, has made a groundbreaking move by acquiring Fiji’s first-ever fleet of electric tourist coaches. The company’s Managing Director, Tony Whitton, shared that this milestone supports their ambitious goal of transitioning 50 percent of their transport fleet to electric by 2030. Rosie Travel Group made history […] More

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    Australia and Papua New Guinea Strengthen Economic Partnership Ahead of 50th Independence Anniversary

    Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are deepening their economic partnership to support sustainable growth in PNG as the nation prepares to celebrate its 50th year of independence. This collaboration aims to foster trade, investment, and capacity-building initiatives, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to PNG’s economic development while promoting shared prosperity for both nations. PNG and Australia […] More

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    Japan and Fiji Launch $11.6M Pacific Disaster Risk Project

    This ¥1.75 million (US$11.60 million) initiative reflects the emphasis on Climate Change and Disasters, a key area of cooperation identified by Japan at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10), held on July 18, 2024. PALM10 was jointly chaired by Prime Minister Kishida of Japan and Prime Minister Brown of the Cook Islands, who currently […] More

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    How AI Is Empowering Small Tourism Businesses in the Cook Islands

    As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, Cook Islands Tourism is taking active measures to help local businesses adapt and succeed in this evolving landscape. Last week, 30 tourism-focused businesses in Rarotonga came together for an innovative workshop hosted by Cook Islands Tourism, designed to provide practical strategies for integrating AI-powered recommendations into their products […] More

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    TotalEnergies Executes Phase Two of Mangrove Restoration Project in Papua New Guinea

    TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited, the operator of the Papua LNG Project, executed the second phase of its mangrove planting program yesterday within the Motukea Mangrove Conservation and Rehabilitation area. This initiative is part of a tri-party Cooperation Agreement signed in 2024 between TotalEnergies, Motukea International Limited, and PNG Ports Corporation Limited to plant and restore […] More

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    Papua New Guinea Government Takes Legal Action to Recover K38 Million for East New Britain Landowners

    Following the release of the findings and recommendations from the investigation into the East New Britain Resource Group (ENBRG), the Government has decided to engage a law firm to represent its interests. The firm will assist the landowners in East New Britain (ENB) province in recovering the underpayments, which are estimated at approximately K38,730,637. This […] More

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    Palau Launches Digital Transformation Project to Modernize Legislative Processes with Taiwan’s Support

    Palau has launched the “OEK National Congress Digital Transformation Project”, a joint effort with Taiwan to modernize its legislative processes and enhance governance efficiency and transparency. With the technical assistance from Taiwan, the project introduces advanced audio-visual equipment, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and an electronic voting system for the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), Palau’s National Congress. […] More

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    Fiji’s Aviation Future: Strengthening Connectivity, Safety, and Sustainability for Regional Growth

    Each year, millions of travelers pass through international airports across the globe. According to Fiji Airports Ltd, Nadi International Airport—Fiji’s primary international gateway—handles over 2.1 million international passengers and nearly 300,000 domestic passengers annually. Often referred to as a critical air bridge to the world, Nadi International Airport also processes more than 1.3 million tons […] More

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    PNG Invites Eni to Invest as It Reforms Petroleum Sector

    Italian energy giant Eni has received an invitation from Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina to explore investment opportunities in Papua New Guinea’s petroleum sector. Maladina emphasized Papua New Guinea’s vast resource potential and the upcoming international bid rounds for new exploration blocks. As part of the ongoing Production Sharing Contract (PSC) feasibility consultations, Maladina and his […] More

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    Is Fiji Ready for a Cashless Future? The Rapid Rise of Digital Payments and E-Commerce

    Digital transactions in Fiji are experiencing significant growth, with M-PAiSA processing $55 million in monthly remittances, amounting to $680 million annually. Speaking at the launch of the National E-commerce Strategy, Vodafone Fiji’s Head of eCommerce, Shailendra Prasad, highlighted this surge and noted that Fiji’s digital payment journey since 2010 has led to the development of […] More

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