Fiji’s permanent secretary for Economy resigns
The most senior civil servant in Fiji’s Ministry of Economy, Makereta Konrote, has resigned from the post.
Konrote’s resignation comes at a critical time, as...
SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines
The wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only take a few months rather than years, the Pacific Community says.
The UK-based Economist...
Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election
The official dissolution of the Samoa XVI Legislative Assembly was held this morning bringing to an end a six-week sitting that began on 19...
Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way? Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way?
When Micronesian leaders broke away from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) a fortnight ago, after their candidate for secretary general was not elected to...
Tuvalu opposition strongly oppose proposed citizenship and passport scheme
Tuvalu’s Opposition Party believes the proposed Tuvalu citizenship and passport investment scheme is very dangerous.
Former Prime Minister and Opposition leader Enele Sopoaga says the...
Australia to bankroll $300m of Pacific infrastructure as China’s lending tapers off
Australia will pour hundreds of millions of dollars into strategically important infrastructure across the Pacific over the coming months to compete with China’s decade-long...
PNG PM Marape calls for Pacific regional solidarity, supports Micronesia subregion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, Tuesday expressed sorrow at the recent decision taken by the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit in a Communique to...
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Forum Chair and Palau President Whipps demands climate justice, direct grants for Pacific at...
Forum Chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on international leaders to replace slow climate finance and debt with direct, grant-based investment,...
Pacific leaders must close the gap between climate promises and action: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has challenged Pacific leaders to turn their climate commitments into action, saying the Pacific must use Tuvalu as a...
Pacific unity must turn climate concern into action: Aust PM Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Pacific cannot afford to lose sight of the 1.5°C target as rising seas, extreme weather and El...