Future of deep-sea mining stands at a crucial juncture
Torn between the defenders of the world’s seabeds and industrialists eager to exploit the vast, untapped resources of the deep, the international community faces...
Pacific Media watchdog red-flags detention, defamation charges against PNG journalist, gender activist
Pacific Article 19 watchdog, the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) has expressed ‘grave concerns’ over free expression and the rights of GBV survivors following the...
PNG Opposition’s motion of vote-of-no-confidence rejected
The motion of vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape filed Wednesday by the Papua New Guinea Opposition was rejected by the...
Pacific countries demand more finance and ambition to fight climate change
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku Azerbaijan ended with a new finance goal...
40 by 40: Pacific Islands target for reduction of plastic production
Pacific Islands have called for a global target to reduce plastic polymers by 40 per cent by 2040 compared to 2025 levels. Now at...
ICJ seeks Climate expertise: Top IPCC scientists brief judges in The Hague
Upon the invitation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a group of past and present scientists of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
USP’s application for interim injunction refused
The University of the South Pacific’s application for an interim injunction to halt any further action for strike by the staff unions has been...
Uncertainty over whether Tonga’s PM can survive vote of no confidence
In Tonga, anticipation is building ahead of a no confidence vote against the Prime Minister, scheduled for next week.
It will be the second time,...
Samoan elders gain New Zealand citizenship after historic law passes
Thousands of Sāmoans are now eligible for New Zealand citizenship after the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill was unanimously backed by all political...
Pacific leaders meet in Rarotonga to discuss higher education
The 98th Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Council commenced Monday, attracting Ministers and education leaders from across the Pacific to...
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Pacific a personal priority for ADB President
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The vulnerability of Pacific countries to external shocks has come to the fore with the impact...
ADB delivered US$44 billion to support members in 2025
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Amid escalating global challenges in 2025, particularly stemming from the Middle East crisis, the Asian Development Bank...
ADB, Japan announce new financing partnership facility to enhance disaster resilience in Asia and...
In a first for the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the bank has set up a new financing partnership facility focusing on disaster risk finance.
Established...