Lobby for new coalition government in Vanuatu begins
Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following last Thursday's snap election.
RNZ Pacific correspondent said the talks...
Further pandemic support to the Pacific
The New Zealand Government has announced further pandemic support for Pacific Island countries with vaccine boosters, COVID-19 anti-viral treatments, and by strengthening the capacity...
Australia pledges $20 million for Nauru Education
Australia's foreign minister announces education funding of at least $20 million (US$12.6 million) over five years in Nauru focusing on “long term change”.
Minister Penny...
Majority of former Vanuatu MPs return
The unofficial results of some constituencies have revealed that most former Vanuatu Members of Parliament (MPs) in the last legislature have booked their seats...
COP27: Pacific activists will push for loss and damage fund for grassroots communities
Pacific climate change activists will be pushing for the establishment of a Loss and Damage funding facility at the UN's annual climate change summit...
Taiwan leads the world in advancing gender equality in Asia
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Taipei
Taiwan ranks sixth out of 163 countries around the world in overall gender equality and the first...
Guam wants a seat at the Pacific’s ‘top table
The government of Guam has rejected suggestions Washington is behind the United States territory's bid to join the Pacific's peak diplomatic body.
Experts say the...
Taiwan will not actively try and persuade former allies in the Pacific, says Foreign...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editot in Taipei
Taiwan says it will not actively go out of its way to try and persuade two of...
Vanuatu calls snap election amid superpower contest in Pacific Islands
The South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu will hold a snap election today with six former prime ministers contesting the poll, after parliament was...
Taiwan draws a line in the sand, warns no compromise for resumption of talks...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Taipei
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has refused any reunification overtures from Beijing, using her National Day address on...
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. Wednesday in the first-ever visit by a Palau head...