Seventh PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting
Ninth PACER Plus Joint Committee
Digital Customs Workshop
Regional Workshop on Tariff Commitments and PSRs Under PACER Plus
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:00 – 09:15 Opening Prayer 09:15 – 09:30 Introductions All 09:30 – 09:45 Introduction / purpose of the workshop Presentation here Saba / Alipate 09:45 – 10:30 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Guidelines for transposing PACER Plus Tariff Commitments here Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 10:30 – 10:45 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 Correlation Table 1 2012-2017 here Correlation Table 2 2012-2017 here Saba 10:45 – 12:00 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Correlation table 1 2017 – 2022 here Correlation table 2 2017 – 2022 here Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Guidelines – Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 16:00 Guidelines – Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Saba Wednesday 17 September 2025 09:00 – 10.30 Guidelines – Methodologies for transposition Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 10:45 – 12:00 Guidelines – HS Changes 2022 & Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 16:00 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule. Saba Thursday 18 September 2025 09:00 – 10:30 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule. Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 1045 – 12:00 Status on legislative process for Tariff commitment schedules and PSRs – a stocktake Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Discuss timelines for legislative process and reach agreement to complete legislative process Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 15:45 Continue to discuss timelines for legislative process and reach agreement to complete legislative process. Saba 15.45 – 16:00 Workshop concludes Alipate / Saba Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:00 – 09:15 Opening Prayer 09:15 – 09:30 Introductions All 09:30 – 09:45 Introduction / purpose of the workshop Presentation here Saba / Alipate 09:45 – 10:30 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Guidelines for transposing PACER Plus Tariff Commitments here Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 10:30 – 10:45 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 Correlation Table 1 2012-2017 here Correlation Table 2 2012-2017 here Saba 10:45 – 12:00 Guidelines – HS Changes 2017 (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Correlation table 1 2017 – 2022 here Correlation table 2 2017 – 2022 here Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Guidelines – Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 16:00 Guidelines – Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule (For the benefit of Kiribati & Tuvalu) Saba Wednesday 17 September 2025 09:00 – 10.30 Guidelines – Methodologies for transposition Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 10:45 – 12:00 Guidelines – HS Changes 2022 & Changes to PACER Plus 2017 Tariff commitment schedule Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 16:00 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule. Saba Thursday 18 September 2025 09:00 – 10:30 Discussions on/ transposing 2022 PACER Plus schedule. Saba 10:30 – 10:45 Tea break 1045 – 12:00 Status on legislative process for Tariff commitment schedules and PSRs – a stocktake Saba 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Discuss timelines for legislative process and reach agreement to complete legislative process Saba 15:00 – 15:15 Tea break 15:15 – 15:45 Continue to discuss timelines for legislative process and reach agreement to complete legislative process. Saba 15.45 – 16:00 Workshop concludes Alipate / Saba
2025 Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting
Sustainable Reintegration Begins with Fair and Effective Recruitment Programme Important Information Visa Waiver Accommodation Information Note for Participants Meeting Details The 2025 PLMAM is hosted by the Government of Solomon Islands and will take place at three different venues. The closed FIC Caucus on Monday 3 November, will be held at the Heritage Park Hotel, and the closed PLMAM Employer Forum, also on Monday 3 November, will be held at the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Conference Room. The PLMAM proceedings from Tuesday 4th until Thursday 6th November, will be held at the Aquatic Centre in Honiara. The opening ceremony marking the commencement of PLMAM 2025 will be held at 9:00 am – 9:45 am on Tuesday 4 November at the Aquatic Centre in Honiara. Please note that the meetings on Monday 3 November are closed meetings. The Forum Island Country Caucus is limited only to Pacific Island Countries which have signed the PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility (ALM). The PLMAM 2025 Employer Forum is restricted only to RSE and PALM employers. Those who are not included in these meetings have a free day. The last day of PLMAM 2025, Thursday 6 November, is the Pacific Labour Mobility Dialogue, which is the official meeting of all labour sending and receiving countries to discuss and decide on strategic priorities and way forward. All PLMAM 2025 participants are invited to attend noting that only the official delegations from the labour receiving and sending countries are involved in the discussions. All other participants are invited to attend as observers. The final PLMAM 2025 programme is available on this website below. Meeting Documents All documents relevant to PLMAM 2025 will be available on the PACER Plus website and access information will be provided by the PLMAM Secretariat. Participants are advised to bring their own printed copies, if required, as hard copies will not be available at the meeting. Virtual Participation A livestream option is available for those who are unable to attend in person. Participants who have registered for virtual participation will be provided with the appropriate links. Registration All in-person participants are required to confirm and register their attendance with the PLMAM Registration Desk before participating in the meeting. Once you complete this in-person registration, you will be given a lanyard with your name card. PLMAM 2025 Lanyards must be worn at all times and will be your access pass for PLMAM 2025 meeting and event venues. Registration Desk The Desk will be open during the following times at the following locations (please note the locations differ): Sunday 2 November 2025Location: Heritage Park Hotel Foyer Times: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday 3 November 2025 Location 1: Heritage Park Hotel Foyer Times: 8:00 am – 8:30 am Location 2: FFA Conference Room EntranceTimes: 8:00 am – 8:30 am Location 3: Aquatic Centre FoyerTimes: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday 4 November 2025 Location: Aquatic Centre FoyerTimes: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Wednesday 5 – Thursday 6 November 2025 Location: Aquatic Centre Foyer Times: 8:00 am – 8:30 am WIFI – Wireless Internet Wi-Fi will be available to all delegates, free of charge, in the meeting venue. This is password-protected, but as it is a public connection, delegates are advised to exercise due caution when using the Wi-Fi network for official purposes. Social Events A welcome reception will be hosted by the Government of Solomon Islands on Tuesday 4 November at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Further details will be provided during the meeting. A farewell function will be hosted by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit on Thursday 6 November from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The venue will be conveyed during the PLMAM. As per PLMAM tradition, the farewell function will include performances from all countries and development partners. Please find time to prepare for your performances beforehand. BEFORE ARRIVAL TO HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS Travel To and From Honiara, Solomon Islands All PPIU funded participants have been issued with tickets and flight itineraries. If a participant chooses to change his/her itinerary, they will be responsible for meeting any additional costs arising from the change. In the event of unfortunate circumstances that may not allow participant to travel, we would like to request that the PPIU is informed as soon as possible and not less than 48 hours before travel. Visa Requirements The Government of Solomon Islands has advised that all registered international participants of PLMAM 2025 will be granted a visa waiver for entry into Honiara. Accordingly, participants attending the PLMAM on 3-6 November 2025 will not be required to obtain a visa before arrival. Please visit the PACER Plus website for more information. Airport Transfers Transportation on arrival and departure to and from the airport will be provided for all registered PLMAM 2025 participants. Please look for 2025 PLMAM signs after airport arrivals clearance. Hotel Accommodation Apart from PACER Plus funded participants, all PLMAM 2025 participants are responsible for organising their own hotel accommodation. DRESS CODE All participants are required to wear business casual for all PLMAM events. MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE The PPIU does not cover life or medical insurance for participants. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the participants or of their governments or organisations to obtain adequate insurance prior to travel to Solomon Islands. First Aid In case of any emergency during PLMAM 2025, please contact Tausaafia Sophy Nelson at tausaafia.mupo@pacerplus.org or Dalcy Kalu at Dalcy.Kalu@mfaet.gov.sb. PLMAM 2025 Contact Details Name Email Dr. Alisi Holani alisi.holani@pacerplus.org Alistair Molioo alistair.molioo@pacerplus.org Tausaafia Sophy Nelson tausaafia.mupo@pacerplus.org Wame Valentine Wame.valentine@pacerplus.org Advisory Notice: Visa Waiver for PLMAM 2025 International Participants The Government of Solomon Islands has advised that all registered international participants of PLMAM 2025 will be granted a visa waiver for entry into Honiara. Accordingly, participants attending the PLMAM on 3-6 November 2025 will not be required to obtain a visa prior to arrival. To facilitate this process, we kindly request that you provide your passport biodata page and flight details to plmam2025@pacerplus.org at your earliest convenience. Please note that registration for
Women in Trade: Advancing the Pacific through PACER Plus
Women in Trade: Advancing the Pacific through PACER Plus 12:00 PM Welcome and Introduction Mereia VolavolaCEO – Sole 12:05 PM Opening Remarks Alisi HolaniPPIU 12:10 PM Panel Discussion 12:35 PM Q & A with Panelists 12:58 PM Closing Remarks Mereia VolavolaCEO – Sole 01:00 PM End of Webinar
Worker Disengagement in the RSE and PALM Schemes
AGENDA This is a virtual event involving labour mobility stakeholders from Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Countries only. This virtual talanoa will be recorded. 1:00-1:10 PM Opening Formalities Prayer and welcome by the PPIU Introductions 1:10-1:40 PM Agenda 1: Update on Worker Disengagement in the PALM and RSEUpdate on the states of worker disengagement and identified push and pull factors which prompt Pacific worker disengagement in the PALM and RSE Australia – DEWR New Zealand – MBIE/MFAT 1:40-2:00 PM Agenda 2: Significance of Worker Disengagement to the PacificDiscussion on the why worker disengagement is a significant issue for the Pacific and any worker welfare concerns arising from increased Pacific worker disengagement Sharing by lead representatives of Pacific labour sending countries 2:00-2:45 PM Agenda 3: Efforts to mitigate Pacific Labour Mobility Worker DisengagementDiscussion on existing efforts by Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific labour sending countires; and potential innovative measures including areas of cooperation between countries of destination and countries of origin Sharing by lead representatives from Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific labour sending countries 2:45-3:00 PM Confirmation of Next Steps Closing remarks and closing prayer
Webinar: Preventing Corruption and Strengthening Integrity
Event PACER Plus Preventing Corruption and Strengthening Integrity Webinar Date Friday 14 June 2024 Time 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Samoa Time Do you know the impact of trade agreements on the public sector or their impact on public financial management systems in the Pacific? The PACER Plus Preventing Corruption and Strengthening Integrity Webinar will build your understanding of the role of each part of the public financial management ecosystem in PACER Plus’s work to support trade agreements. Our discussion will focus on the importance of systems and processes that strengthen national integrity, transparency, and accountability, and the role we play in achieving the ambition of these agreements. NOTE: Registration is required. To register for this free event, click HERE by Wednesday 12 June.