PM Marape reaffirms PNG’s global climate leadership at UN Climate Summit
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to global climate action, pledging stronger national targets and calling for greater international support...
Kiribati will adapt, refuse to sink in fight against Climate Change: UN told
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has told world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his nation refuses to...
Tuvalu pledges 100 percent clean power by 2030 in new Climate commitment
“Our survival, and the survival of the planet, is on the line,” declared Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu as he unveiled the nation's...
Samoa validates its NDC 3.0 reaffirmingits leadership under the Paris Agreement
The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully hosted the validation workshop of Samoa’s Third Nationally Determined...
Tuvalu PM hosts first PSIDS leaders’ meeting, pushes for Ocean protection at UN
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo hosted the inaugural Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders’ Meeting in New York, marking a new platform for...
Fiji PM Rabuka addresses PSIDS – reaffirms regional solidarity
Fiji has renewed its commitment to regional solidarity and shared priorities at the United Nations.
While addressing the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) during...
Manu Samoa lose captain ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier
Manu Samoa has suffered a blow ahead of their 2027 Rugby World Cup clash against Chile this weekend.
Captain Michael Alaalato'a has been called back...
New national climate plans unveiled at high-level summit ahead of COP30 conference
From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate...
Promises won’t save sinking atolls: Marshall Islands President
From the rainforests of Central America to low-lying atolls in the Pacific and drought-stricken plains in Africa, leaders came to the United Nations General...
Small nations demand unity, fairness, and action: Nauru President Adeang tells UN
Nauru President David Adeang has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his country, though small, carries a strong...
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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...