Pacific resilience unshaken by U.S Paris Agreement exit, says SPREP DG Nawadra
The Pacific region will not waver in its climate fight despite the United States' decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, says Director General...
No security deal with China, assures Cook Islands PM Brown
Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured Thursday.
Brown, who is flying to China today with...
Coalition reinforces unity ahead of Vanuatu Parliament session
Vanuatu Members of Parliament (MPs) in the coalition alliance and party representatives at their caucus meeting Thursday reconfirmed their numbers before the First Sitting...
Global investors must step up for Pacific resilience: Forum SG Waqa
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has issued a strong call for private finance to play a greater role in supporting Small Island...
Over 100 deaths a day: UN warns of air pollution’s toll on young children in East Asia, Pacific
More than 100 children under the age of five die each day in East Asia and the Pacific from air pollution-related causes, said UNICEF,...
Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Wednesday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not...
Fiji aims to expand economic cooperation with the U.S
Fiji is keen on expanding its economic cooperation with the United States of America in key areas such as trade agreements, investment partnerships, and...
Fiji remains on tax blacklist
Fiji's continued presence on the European Union’s list of tax non-cooperative tax jurisdictions was among key issues raised by permanent secretary for Trade Shaheen...
NZ should help stop Pacific countries becoming political footballs
Our connections to the Pacific and traditionally independent approach to international politics puts us in a prime position to play an important leadership role...
Driven Drua: Fijian flyer’s goal after Olympic medal
Fijian Drua Speedster Selestino Ravutaumada has an Olympic silver medal in his keeping, has made a Rugby World Cup quarter-final but the Fijian flyer...
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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...