Australia commits K50m for climate change
The Australian government has committed AUD$20 million (K50 million) towards the Climate FIRST program which will assist PNG to access climate change funding of...
Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF
Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.
The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have...
U.S delivers ‘crucial’ compact deal for Freely Associated States
The United States President Joe Biden has signed into law the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements after about a five-month delay.
The new COFA...
Expect ‘no immunity’ on Enga massacre: PNG Police chief
No legal immunity will be granted to people found guilty of crimes related to the 18 February massacre in Enga, Papua New Guinea Police...
Pacific Islands Caucus co-chairs hail passage of COFA legislation
The co-chairs of the bipartisan House Pacific Islands Caucus are hailing U.S House passage of legislation that renews and funds the Compacts of Free...
Bougainville Peace Agreement was not breached: Internal Security Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr
The recent restructuring of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary command throughout the country by Commissioner David Manning has irked a few provincial political...
U.S passes deal to fund Pacific Islands pacts after delays
The U.S Congress has passed legislation that will fund key U.S agreements with Pacific Island nations, in an outcome that will spark relief across...
New Tuvalu PM has first talks with Australia’s Albanese
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has spoken for the first time since taking office with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, a Tuvalu official says, after...
Samoa legislators pass electoral amendments despite concerns
Samoa's electoral laws have been amended giving citizens the right to register to vote from overseas, despite the opposition raising concerns about the country...
U.S House approves federal spending measure that includes COFA and CIFA
U.S Rep Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S House Appropriations Committee, has announced that the U.S House today passed, on a bipartisan...
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ADB at 60: Kanda puts people first, pledges stronger support amid global turmoil
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) must remain a “reliable partner” for countries navigating an increasingly uncertain global...
Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
There’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree...
ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...