Creating opportunities between Australia and the Pacific
The Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission aims to contribute to the sustainable economic advancement of the Pacific Island Forum countries by supporting private sector development in the region.
PITIC works closely with a network of government, peak industry bodies and non-government agencies to deliver a range of practical trade, export, tourism and investment support services to businesses in the Pacific region.
The Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission is funded by the Government of Australia through AusAID.
A brand new video from the Papua New Guinea IPA and Business Advantage.
This 8 minute presentation gives business leaders an "overview of the current potential for investment and trade in one of the Pacific's leading economies."
For more information please click here to visit the producer's .
In a joint statement from the 18th Papua New Guinea-Australia Ministerial Forum, held in Madang in last month, it is evident that a number of trade and investment issues were brought to the table.
For a further run down of the trade and investment issues which were discussed please read more:
An exciting new investment offering is soon to be launched in PNG. Kina Asset Management Limited.
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) will provide investors within PNG with the opportunity to invest in the first POMSoX diversified “listed investment company” managed by one of PNG’s leading investment managers.
Kina Asset Management is part of the Kina Group in PNG established in 1985, and has funds under management in excess of PGK 2.3 billion for both institutional and individual investors.
A fact sheet outlining more details of the IPO including investment highlights, philosophy and the key investment risks is available for download here, or by contacting Kina directly on (675) 308 3888 or by email at
ThePacific Economic Survey 2008has forcast regional GDP growth of 4.5 percent for 2008. This is more than double that of earlier in the decade. According to the survey this also indicates that faster growth is possible in the pacific. "While not reaching the growth levels of 9 percent in East Asia and 8 percent in South Asia, the gap between the Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean regions is narrowing."
The Crawford School, Australian National University, and local hosts, the Lowy Institute for International Policy, are presenting an upcoming seminar on PNG-Australia partnership.
Presentations will focus on the PNG-Australia partnership, PNG economy, labour mobility, seasonal migration, PNG and climate change.
This seminar is part of a series on Papua New Guinea and is supported by the Australian government's aid agency, AusAID, and associated with the publication of the Pacific Economic Bulletin.
There is no cost for attending this event, and a light lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Friday 30 May, 9.00am – 3.30pm WHERE: Harbour Terrace, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
RSVP: Joanne Ridolfi at (acceptances only)
For those of you who cannot get to Sydney there will be an event in Canberra on Wednesday 4 June. For further details please contact Joanne Ridolfi at
In a recent report by one of the world's premier business regulations measuring programmes "Doing Business" (www.doingbusiness.org), we can see that small island states such as those in the South Pacific are doing relatively well in three significant areas: dealing with licenses, employing workers and paying taxes. For more information on this report please click here.
Sydney based dance troupe “Mai Polynesia” has taken to the world stage with resounding success.
This year the 9th annual Global Development Conference was hosted by the Oceania Development Network, a regional network of the GDN. Capping the Conference with a spectacular display of cultural entertainment Mai Polynesia brought a fresh explosion of colour, movement and music into a sea of black and grey suits.
The troupe’s use of traditional Cook Island instruments, costume and dance choreography melded seamlessly with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems to deliver an impressive and highly professional performance.
Mai Polynesia is available for events of all kinds. For booking details please contact:
Air Niugini has recognised the thriving market for direct flights between Sydney and Port Moresby. Passengers no longer need to transfer at Brisbane International Airport, saving an hour of travel time.
Air Niugini flights depart from Sydney and arrive Port Moresby on Mondays and Saturdays; and depart Port Moresby and arrive in Sydney on Fridays and Sundays.
Chris, who takes over from Mark Tavener, has a degree in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney and brings with him many years of experience in tailoring information to specific target audiences through his work in public libraries.
Chris has long hoped to put his knowledge and skills to use in creating fresh opportunities for people of developing nations and says, “the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission, along with the Forum Secretariat, has made important inroads into trade, tourism and investment development in the region and I’m immensely proud to be part of this great organization. I look forward to adding my support to the overall efforts of PITIC in promoting private sector development. I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from my new colleagues.”
He added, ”one of the first tasks will be to get to meet PITIC’s on-the-ground network of contacts in the 14 PICs and I hope this newsletter will be the initial introduction to that network of partnerships.”
Sydney based dance troupe “Mai Polynesia” has taken to the world stage with resounding success. 
Chris, who takes over from Mark Tavener, has a degree in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney and brings with him many years of experience in tailoring information to specific target audiences through his work in public libraries.
