8On September 5, Vicki Brady, the Chief Executive Officer of the Telstra Group, announced that the company is making significant strides to enhance services for rural residents by March of the upcoming year. This announcement was made during her meeting with Prime Minister James Marape. Brady highlighted the successful merger of Digicel PNG Limited into […] More
On September 12, 2023, the Safe and Equal Online Spaces – Pacific Cyber Safety Symposium was inaugurated in Suva, Fiji. The event highlighted the growing need to address online safety and the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the Pacific region. The Prime Minister of Samoa, The Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, and the Australian Ambassador […] More
On September 13, 2023, the Minister for Information and Communication Technology of PNG was updated about the strengthened commitment towards enhanced ICT collaboration between the Chinese Government, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and PNG. This development followed Minister Masiu’s recent visit to Shenzhen City, China, where he attended a two-day workshop. This event, co-organized by […] More
In the film “Naya Daur,” released a decade after independence, the narrative revolved around the challenges faced by traditional transport means, symbolized by a horse-driven Tonga against the emerging bus transport. Fast forward to recent times, NGOs and civil society have been tirelessly advocating for enhanced public transportation in cities, both big and small. Their […] More
Tonga’s journey towards a sustainable energy future took a significant leap forward with the Validation Meeting for the National Certificate on Sustainable Energy for Energy Efficiency Level 3. This pivotal event occurred at the Tonga National Qualification and Accreditation Board (TNQAB) office in Nuku’alofa on September 1, 2023. Key representatives from Tonga Power Limited, the […] More
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has revealed the commencement of the application process for its Digital Services Program 2023. Tailored to span ten weeks, this program is meticulously crafted to guide service professionals in the Pacific toward a dynamic career in online freelancing. Centered around enhancing the abilities of Pacific professionals to engage with prospective […] More
The Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF) has announced 1800 grants for competency-based training, precisely micro qualifications, to address urgent labor needs in the construction, tourism, hospitality, and automotive industries. The grant initiative aims to provide a rapid solution to immediate labor shortages within these sectors. The program will offer a training grant of at least […] More
This week, at the APEC Haus, ICT Ministers and Heads from the Pacific region signed the Lagatoi Declaration, marking their collaborative efforts towards shaping a digital future for the Pacific. The Declaration booklet, endorsed by 13 Pacific countries and graced by local Motuan dancers, signifies a historic moment as it brings together these nations to […] More
Fiji’s banks have the potential to address the unmet credit demand within Women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (WMSMEs), an estimated $250 million gap, as highlighted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In its recent report titled “Opportunities and Challenges for Private Sector Financial Institutions: Women-Owned Businesses in Fiji Face a $USD111 Million Credit Gap,” […] More
PAPUA New Guinea, along with other Pacific Island nations, face significant tasks in addressing the issues of cyber security and environmental threats, according to a statement made by a minister. Timothy Masiu, the Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), conveyed during a Pacific ICT ministers’ dialogue held in Port Moresby that these nations must […] More
The Tuvalu Department of Tourism and its stakeholders embraced the opportunity to advance digital transformation as they participated in the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program. The training lasted for two days and was funded by the New Zealand Government through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This program is integral […] More
This week, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Australia-PNG Network hosted an enlightening panel discussion in Port Moresby. Focused on the swift digital changes in the Pacific region, the event spotlighted keynote speaker Steven Matainaho, the Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Esteemed experts and luminaries gathered to discuss the […] More
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