Russia regrets PNG’s position to support Ukraine at UN
Russia has expressed regret over PNG’s position to support war-torn Ukraine at the United Nations General Assembly last week.
Its ambassador to Indonesia, Lyudmila Vorovieba,...
EU Council partially suspends Vanuatu visa waiver agreement due to risks posed by golden...
The Council of the European Union(EU) has decided to partially suspend the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu due to the risks posed by its...
No reserved seats for PNG women in Parliament
The plan to have five regional seats reserved for women beginning in the general election this year has been shelved, a senior Papua New...
‘It’s our collective responsibility’ — Pacific researchers urge world leaders to help the islands...
Pacific researchers are calling for the planet’s leaders to join forces with them to fight climate change.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its...
SPREP applauds endorsement of resolution to end Plastic Pollution
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has applauded the historic endorsement of the resolution to End Plastic Pollution: Towards an International...
‘Trojan horse’: Palau’s bid to become global crypto hub could turn it into scammers...
Palau’s new digital residency programme could leave it open to crypto scammers and corruption, critics have warned, arguing that not enough due diligence has...
Fiji stands for peace says PM
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji will always support peace.
Speaking on Radio Fiji One’s “Nai Lalakai” programme, the Prime Minister says Fiji has...
Pacific: Forum leader Henry Puna ‘not privy’ to talks about his future
Secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has said he was “not privy” to discussions about his future as top diplomat of the...
Tongan Government launches rebuild after natural disasters
Tongan families who lost their houses in the tsunamis on 15 January will be assisted by government to rebuild homes.
A groundbreaking ceremony to start...
ADB provides US$8 million grant to help Kiribati respond to its first outbreak of...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is releasing an US$8 million (A$11.3 million) grant from its Pacific Disaster Resilience Programme (Phase 3) to help finance...
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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...