Climate, illegal fishing ‘threaten’ Pacific stocks
The growing pressure of climate change, shifting market dynamics and illegal unreported and unregulated fishing in the region threaten fisheries stock in the region,...
Tuvalu and Partners deliver landmark Coastal Adaptation Project creating new land for the future
The people and Government of Tuvalu have marked a defining moment in their nation’s journey toward climate resilience with the completion of 8 hectares...
Coach Kativerata confident in Fiji Bati debutants
Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata is backing his young squad to make the most of their opportunity at the upcoming Pacific Bowl Championship.
With...
Battle of the big men: Sparks set to fly as stars face off
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Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping
The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework...
Tuvalu reclaims eight hectares of land in landmark climate resilience milestone
Tuvalu marked a major step forward this week with the official handover of eight hectares of reclaimed and elevated land - a powerful symbol...
Pacific must stand together, says Tuvalu CRGA 55
Tuvalu’s Permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Pasuna Tuaga, has called for Pacific nations to stay united and innovative in tackling the region’s challenges as...
Inclusive and equitable participation key to unlocking Pacific Tuna sector potential
Pacific Island countries have the opportunity to unlock greater benefits from their tuna resources through inclusive and equitable participation, according to the Pacific Islands...
Fiji deputy PM Gavoka calls for Pacific solidarity in safeguarding tuna fisheries
Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, opened the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi Tuesday with a...
Geopolitical instability sparks surge in Nauru citizenship by investment programmes
Global events are sparking strong interest in Nauru citizenship by investment (CIB) schemes, according to the director of one of the most recently introduced...
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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...