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...
Tonga’s Queen Sālote Wharf upgrade showcases ADB merit-based procurement success
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The redevelopment of Tonga’s Queen Sālote International Wharf is being highlighted as a major success story of...
Pacific faces brutal energy truth
If we’re not at the table, we’re not on the menu.
It is a sharp line that captures the urgency Pacific leaders are feeling as...
Pacific governments brace for fuel shocks as Middle East crisis deepens, ADB steps up support
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island governments are actively preparing contingency plans to prioritise fuel use for critical services as the...
ADB, partners move to safeguard Pacific access to global banking as correspondent banks withdraw
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says it is working with global financial institutions to prevent Pacific economies...
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 fuel crisis
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...
Pacific Island Parties Confirm Distribution of the second US$60 Million (2025 Payment) and U.S Fishing Industry First Payment for 2026
The Eighteenth Special Meeting of the Pacific Island Parties (SPIP18) convened in Wellington on Monday 4th May, marking the start of pre-official’s discussions ahead...
‘Do we really matter?’ Pakilau warns of rugby ‘death spiral’ as Moana Pasifika exit looms
The confirmation that Moana Pasifika will exit Super Rugby Pacific after the 2026 season has sparked a fierce debate over how the sport values...
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Vanuatu to sign Nakamal Agreement with Australia, Namele Agreement with China: PM Napat
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has confirmed the government will sign the landmark Nakamal Agreement with Australia, as well as the Namele Agreement with...
AOSIS welcome UN Climate vote as push for accountability grows
Alliance of Small Island States and climate advocates have welcomed the overwhelming United Nations General Assembly vote backing the International Court of Justice’s climate...
Australia hails Pacific leadership after landmark ICJ vote
Australia has shown its support behind a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate...