New Caledonia’s political talks: no outcome after three days of ‘conclave’
After three solid days of talks in retreat mode, New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's...
Marshall Islands trials out new first low carbon cargo ship, ADB interested in the RMI ground-breaking initiative
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Milan, Italy
One of the world’s ground-breaking low carbon sailing cargo ship, the SV Juren Ae, is now...
49 Vanuatu MPs back 9th Constitutional change, no budget for referendum yet
The National Parliament of Vanuatu approved the ninth constitutional amendment in the country's history on Wednesday, with 49 votes in favour and three abstentions.
The...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
World Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the...
Fiji concerned with the threat the U.S trade war might lead to a global economic slowdown
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Milan, Italy
Fiji doesn’t expect an immediate impact on the U.S trade war through the imposition of tariffs in...
Indonesia kills civilians in West Papua airstrike, ULMWP leader demands action
Indonesia has launched deadly air attacks on civilians in West Papua, killing at least one child and severely injuring others Wednesday in the latest...
PNG leaders and top officials not reporting corruption, says ICAC
The Papua New Guinea Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)has slammed political leaders and the Government bureaucracy for not doing what they promised when the...
Strengthen Compliance to Safeguard Pacific Banking Access
By Shiu Raj Singh, Lotte Schou-Zibell, Lindsay Chan
Addressing gaps in financial compliance, upgrading digital infrastructure, and improving regulatory capacity can help Pacific countries build...
Cook Islands asks for ADF14 allocation to be disbursed within four years
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Milan, Italy
Cook Islands has encouraged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its development aspirations – recognising its...
ADB to start consultation on the new Pacific Approach later this year
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Milan, Italy
The new phase of the Asian Development Bank’s strategy that guides and defines it engagement with the...
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World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate...
Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate...
New Zealand asks U.S to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused...
New Zealand has called on the U.S to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to help alleviate some of the significant economic and fuel...
Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on...
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as the US President escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.
Peters met U.S...