Tuvalu fuel supply ‘not assured’ beyond June
Tuvalu's Transport Minister Simon Kofe says they have not been assured that fuel will be consistently supplied beyond June.
A state of emergency has been...
Nauru strengthens global digital strategy and appoints first international trade commissioner
The Nauru Government’s plans to boost the economy through becoming a leader in digital asset innovation are progressing, and “there are exciting times ahead”,...
3.4 percent growth expected in Pacific region in 2026, 3.2 Percent in 2027 —...
Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.4 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027, according to the Asian Development...
IMF warns Samoa reforms could undermine Central Bank independence
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns that proposed changes to Samoa’s central banking law could weaken safeguards and open the door to...
Samoa pushes $100 million dam project, seel global bidders ahead of 2026 roadshow
Samoa is moving ahead with a major infrastructure project aimed at flood control, water security and renewable energy, with officials opening early engagement with...
FFA and Iceland Ocean Cluster partner to unlock more value from Pacific fisheries
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iceland Ocean Cluster, marking a new step in...
Cook Islands faces fuel supply crunch as prices loom
The Cook Islands is bracing for tough times ahead amid an uncertain supply of fuel — a major problem, as most of the country’s...
Rising fuel costs bite, Fiji Government plans relief
Fiji Government says it is moving to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, acknowledging the pressure the increase will place on households and...
Pacific energy crisis looms amid Middle East war
The war in the Middle East is threatening to derail diesel-dependent Pacific Island economies, with one country facing fuel import bills equal to three...
World Bank warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict hits global markets
The World Bank Group says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already driving up global costs and disrupting supply chains, with developing...