Climate change expected to devastate Micronesian islands, leaders talk fight and adaptation
A sign of the times -- the United Nations releasing a watershed climate report warning of more devastating environmental consequences if major action isn’t...
Come with commitments to COP26: Forum Chair Frank Bainimarama statement on IPCC report
The findings of the IPCC’s sixth report represent a clear condemnation of humanity’s reckless abuse of the planet and a dire warning about the...
Forum suspension had ‘geopolitical influences’: Fiji AG
Fiji’s suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum in 2006 demonstrated that geopolitical influences had an influence on the decisions made by the Forum, Attorney-General...
Marshall Islands expands Pacific-first Covid vaccines for fishermen
Covid vaccinations for commercial fishermen are being ramped up and expanded, following preparations involving multiple government agencies in the Marshall Islands over the past...
Vanuatu Opposition leader Regenvanu urges Australia not to grow Kava
Vanuatu leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu has urged Australia not to grow kava.
“I wish to say to Australia, our friend, don’t grow kava,” MP...
Fiji Opposition MP Nawaikula questions delay in ratifying PIF agreement
The Fijian Government should answer why it has taken Fiji 16 years to ratify the 2005 agreement on establishing the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF), says...
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal as USP VC; no grants for university: AG
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal Ahluwalia as the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), says Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
And he says...
Forum SG Puna welcomes Fiji Parliament ratification of 2005 Agreement
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed Fiji’s Parliament approval to ratify the 2005 Agreement establishing the Pacific Islands Forum.
“I offer my warm congratulations...
Race is on to limit extreme weather impact on most vulnerable: Guterres
As the global aid community marked World Humanitarian Day on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres paid tribute to all those who help people in...
More Pacific travel bubbles unlikely to open this year after Covid-19 outbreak
New Zealand’s recent outbreak of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Auckland means it is not yet safe to open up travel to the...
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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,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...