FSM President negotiates US$7 billion financial assistance for the next 20 years, in his...
A month before national elections in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), President David W. Panuelo has visited Washington to lobby and secure top-line...
Agreement between Fiji and NZ on Defence cooperation and the status of visiting Forces
Fiji's Cabinet approved an Agreement with the Government of New Zealand on cooperation in the field of defence and the status of visiting forces,...
PNG a highly corrupt country
Papua New Guinea has maintained its place as a highly corrupt country on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Report, this time dropping one point down...
Two FSM nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest...
The Federated States of Micronesia's Supreme Court has found two of its nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest,...
Fiji strengthening bilateral relations with Kiribati in the Fisheries sector
The Fiji Cabinet has agreed that potential areas of supportive collaboration be explored between the Kiribati Fisheries Ministry and Fiji's Fisheries Ministry says Prime...
Fiji’s suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem quits
Fiji's suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has resigned.
It is understood that he sent his resignation to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere Tuesday.
He was suspended...
EU allows 18 months’ extension to Vanuatu
The European Union (EU) has given a further 18 months’ extension to allow time for the Vanuatu Government to complete reforming its Citizenship Programme.
This...
All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-U.S tensions, Australian minister says
-The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, is calling on all countries to play their part to prevent a “catastrophic” war in the Indo-Pacific...
Government of Kiribati confirms its return to the Pacific Islands Forum
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
The Government of Kiribati will re-join the Pacific Islands Forum this year, following what it calls ‘fruitful and positive’ discussion...
Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands Forum
By Samantha Magick, Islands Business
Forum Chair, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his office has now received a letter confirming this intention from Kiribati...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...