Albanese’s re-election: Positive shift for Pacific policy, tariff challenges loom for NZ – analyst
Australia’s recent election, described as a ‘Labor landslide’, has been received positively as a sign of stability in Pacific policy.
But an international relations expert...
Commissioner Tsianai clarifies confusion on Bougainville Constituent Assembly and conduct of the 2025 ABG General Elections
Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai has clarified that the creation of the Bougainville Constituent Assembly by the ABG in March this year will not...
Aid is not a handout, it’s an investment – Pacific Cooperation Foundation CEO
A Pacific leader says aid should be viewed as an investment in people rather than charity, especially for Pacific communities.
The message emerged during a...
China warns that Cold War problems could be ‘reheated’ in Asia-Pacific region
The Cold War could heat up again in the Asia-Pacific region and China must strengthen domestic political stability and national security in a deteriorating...
Rainbow Warrior in NZ return, 40 years after bombing
Forty years on from its bombing in Auckland - causing an almighty diplomatic rift and cementing New Zealand's anti-nuclear outlook - the Rainbow Warrior...
Fiji journalists urged to adapt, trusting AI ‘foolhardy’
Journalists are at the frontline of the digital revolution and need to adapt to new technologies while also maintaining their core mission of informing,...
The ‘Big’ Winners and The ‘Sorry’ Losers
How a Political Walkout Backfired and Strengthened GNUT's Grip on Power
By Ronald Toito’ona
The recent political upheaval that unfolded following the dramatic walkout of 10...
ADB uses merit point criteria to enhance its procurement system in the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has introduced a merit points criteria to enhance its procurement system for major projects in the Pacific.
ADB’s Director General...
Rabuka puts succession issue on the table, Coalition politics hindering progress, says Fiji PM
The General Secretary of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP), Sila Balawa, told FBC News Tuesday majority of their members say they are only with...
Australian cabinet sworn in
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spruiked Labor’s “positive agenda” after his new-look ministry were sworn in.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn conducted Tuesday’s swearings-in, well and...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...