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BSP Acquires Westpac’s Vanuatu Operations

Nov. 15, 2017, 3:47 a.m.
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Limited has officially acquired the Vanuatu operations of the Westpac Banking Corporation. A statement released this afternoon by BSP Group chairman, Sir Kostas C...
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Kiribati Surveys Land

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:32 p.m.
A Kiribati Government delegation dispatched to Naviavia, Cakaudrove, over the weekend travelled to the area to quell rumours and debate by its people regarding their land. Kiribati’s Land ...
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Hall Pacific Begin Seawall Construction

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
More than a year on from when Tropical Cyclone Pam battered the Pacific Islands, Tuvalu has welcomed the commencement of construction of a 500-metre-long seawall, which will ensure the Nukufetau ...
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Naisoso Wins World Luxury Hotel Award

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
Naisoso Island Resort Villas has bagged another win at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, global tourism’s highest accolades for upmarket accommodation. Naisoso was nominated for Luxury Villa ...
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CBRE Report Highlights Industrial Real Estate Change

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:27 p.m.
Industrial real estate is poised for significant change, highlights a new report by CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. Released this month, the report, Automat...
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Auberge Beach Villas Launch

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:27 p.m.
Tropical luxury has taken new heights with the launch of the Auberge Beach Villas at Nanuku Auberge Resort in Pacific Harbour. Beginning at USD$495,000, the stunning retreats come in seven&...
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MWH Global Quits Fiji Roads Contract

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:26 p.m.
International engineering consultants, MWH Global, have terminated their road management contract with the Fiji Roads Authority. This comes exactly a week after MWH engineers, Adam Jackson and...
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Marriot Finally Closes Starwood Acquisition

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:26 p.m.
Marriot International has closed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, creating the world’s largest hotel company. The merge sees a franchise of more than 5,700 prope...
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Natadola Estates Prize at Fiji International

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:24 p.m.
A coveted slice of the Natadola Beach Land Estates is up for grabs at the Fiji International, underway at the Natadola Bay Golf Course. Speaking at the event’s opening VIP cocktail functio...
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International Valuation Standards Adopted

Oct. 2, 2017, 11:24 p.m.
Institute of Valuation and Estate Management of Fiji has adopted the International Valuation Standard (IVS). This is to create a national standard of property valuation which is in line with int...
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