Pacific pushes for digital sovereignty and unity at ICT dialogue
Pacific Island nations are uniting behind a shared digital vision to strengthen sovereignty, boost connectivity, and build resilience across the region, Papua New Guinea’s...
No bipartisan consultation on proposed Vanuatu Constitutional Amendments: Kalsakau
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc, led by Member of Parliament for Port Vila and President of the Union Moderate of Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, chose...
I never fought to be PM: Sogavare
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Digital tools and stronger institutions key to Pacific’s economic future, says IMF
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Sogavare, Maelanga accuse PM Manele of weak leadership
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Australian Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority
The Australian coalition will place infrastructure needs at the heart of a revamped development strategy in the Pacific, pledging an extra $2 billion (US$1.28...
NZ deputy PM to visit New Caledonia
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week.
“This visit comes at an important moment...
IMF warns Pacific Economies face slower growth, Rising risks amid global trade turbulence
In an interview with PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pita Ligaiula, Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia & Pacific Department based in Washington DC,...
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Fijian Drua coach Jackson calls for belief in final push, shakes up backline ahead of Reds showdown
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Commonwealth Law Ministers back Nadi declaration on democracy and good governance
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Nadi has adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation.
This was revealed during the Commonwealth Law Ministers...
Fiji assures Commonwealth on democratic stability
The Fiji government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that democracy remains central to its leadership.
Minister for Justice...
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