Fiji, Google announce South Pacific Connect Initiative

Fiji, Google announce South Pacific Connect Initiative

In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a collaboration with Google aimed at reducing the digital divide and bolstering digital infrastructure...
Letter from the Secretariat

Letter from the Secretariat

Greetings to all members of the Australia Fiji Business Council. Your secretariat has just emerged from an intensive six months of work with four major bilateral business events across all three Business Councils.  In April we held the 12th Australia Solomon Islands...
Fiji cautiously evaluates PACER Plus participation

Fiji cautiously evaluates PACER Plus participation

The Fijian government is underlining the importance of a comprehensive assessment of the fairness and effectiveness of the PACER Plus agreement before committing to join it. This sentiment was reinforced by Trade Minister and deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica...
Australia appoints new Pacific Islands envoys

Australia appoints new Pacific Islands envoys

John Feakes is Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced Mr. John Feakes as being appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, reaffirming the deep-rooted and enduring...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses

Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses

In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support...