USAID Administrator Samantha Power promises support for democratic gains in Fiji
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has announced Fiji’s inclusion in USAID’s Democracy Delivers Initiative, highlighting its commitment to democratic principles.
“Last year, when I visited Fiji...
Fiji shows support for new Forum Secretary General
Fiji stands ready to support the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFs) Baron Waqa in his leadership role.
While welcoming the SG...
World Council of Churches receives delegation from Kanaky New Caledonia
A delegation from the Front de libération nationale kanak et socialiste (FLNKS) visited the World Council of Churches (WCC), sharing concerns about human rights...
French Pacific prepares for snap elections with mixed expectations
After the surprise announcement of the French National Assembly's dissolution on Sunday, French Pacific entities are already busy preparing for the forthcoming snap election...
New Caledonia vote reform that sparked riots ‘suspended’
President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a voting reform that triggered deadly riots in French Pacific Territory New Caledonia would be “suspended” in light...
Vanuatu voters support Constitutional Change to end Political instability
Vanuatu has voted to change its constitution in a bid to end years of political instability, results of the Pacific nation's first national referendum...
King Charles aims to defy health challenges to attend crucial Commonwealth meeting
King Charles will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa on October 21 and embark on a tour of Australia later...
Fiji, PNG call for UN decolonisation mission to riot-stuck New Caledonia
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have urged the UN’s decolonisation committee to expedite a visit to the French-controlled Pacific territory of New Caledonia following...
PNG Opposition’s application endorsed
Papua New Guinea Opposition’s special reference uploaded on Monday on the National and Supreme Court’s Integrated Electronic Management System (IECMS) was confirmed to have...
End of an era for FijiFirst
With the founding members of FijiFirst exiting the party, renowned academic Professor Steven Ratuva said they had not only “abandoned the sinking ship, but...
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Pacific tells Asian Development Bank: step up as climate bank for the region
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island countries have called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to significantly scale up climate financing, warning that...
Cook Islands pushes for inclusion in ADB critical minerals agenda
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Cook Islands is seeking greater inclusion in emerging regional initiatives on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Mark Brown...
Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...