Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
A Pacific leader has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the region stares down the climate crisis, while signalling his country will “definitely” seek...
Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery conviction
The Minister of Finance, Lata í Faingataá Tangimana, has resigned from Cabinet following a court ruling that found him guilty of indirect bribery during...
Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom
Tonga’s Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise.
Chief Executive...
Leadership That Mirrors the World: The UN’s Next Great Test
Opinion by Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly
This year, for the first time in a decade, the United Nations will select its new...
Nauru appoints first Vice President Aingimea after Constitutional reform
Minister Lionel Aingimea has been appointed Vice President of Nauru after Parliament passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, creating the role.
Following the bill’s passage...
Tonga PM Lord Fakafānua pays tribute to late Fiji President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
The Prime Minister of Tonga, Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua, paid his respects to the late former President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, at the State...
PM Manele in Fiji as Parliament deadline looms; Opposition slams “blatant defiance” of Court order
The Solomon Islands is currently gripped by a constitutional standoff as the 28-member Opposition coalition accuses Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of a “blatant disregard...
UN pushes action on resilience for LDCs and SIDS
The United Nations ESCAP Pacific Office and UN-OHRLLS say countries must move from commitments to action as climate risks and development pressures intensify across...
‘Devastating’: Fijian Drua coach backs Moana Pasifika to stay in Super Rugby Pacific
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has described the news around Moana Pasifika as “devastating” saying the Pacific presence in Super Rugby Pacific is...
PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr Talia
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) need real finance when transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Tuvalu's Minister for Climate Change, Dr Maina Talia, said this...
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ADB reforms to better response to member needs
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking sweeping internal reforms aimed at improving how it responds to...
“Australia is a reliable partner” – Foreign Minister Wong pledges support to Pacific amid...
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will stand with the Pacific through the fuel crisis, warning the disruption to global energy supply is hitting...
Solomon Islands PM Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion
The Solomon Islands parliament will convene on Thursday, 07 May, to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Parliament House has...