ICT Infrastructure & Services

Papua New Guinea Launches the Pukpuk Connectivity Initiative to drive economic growth and regional integration

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – 11 December 2025 – The Government of Papua New Guinea has announced the launch of the Pukpuk Connectivity Initiative, a landmark bilateral digital infrastructure program delivered in partnership with the Government of Australia. The Initiative will deliver new submarine cable systems to strengthen connectivity across Northern and Southern corridors […]

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A new report from PIFS informs members and stakeholders of the regional e-commerce priorities for 2026

Suva, Fiji – 19 December 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has released the Pacific E-commerce Priorities report 2025, a new annual publication designed to help steer coordinated action and investment toward the most urgent needs in the region’s digital trade ecosystem. The report consolidates the results of three online surveys conducted with members

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Tuvalu launches Vaka Submarine Cable, connecting the nation to a digital future

Funafuti, Tuvalu – 24 October 2025 – The Government of Tuvalu officially launched the Vaka Submarine Cable, a first international subsea cable connection for the island nation marking a historic milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey. The new undersea cable will deliver faster, more reliable, and more affordable internet connectivity across Tuvalu, strengthening access

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Pacific Digital Transformation workshop accelerates regional collaboration

Suva, Fiji – 14 February 2025 –  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted a three-day regional Digital Transformation workshop for the Pacific in Suva with support from the Government of Fiji, the Government of Australia, and the Joint SDG Fund.  The workshop enabled participants to share digital-transformation experiences in the Pacific region. It also aimed to

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USAID’s digital connectivity initiative aims to transform the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 13 September 2023 – In August 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched in Suva the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP), a program aiming at accelerating ICT Infrastructure development and promoting a secure online environment in the Pacific region. Digital connectivity is a critical factor for the Pacific

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