PACNEWS Editor interview with Emma Veve, the new Director General of the ADB Pacific Department
Part One of the interview with Emma Veve, the new Director General of the ADB Pacific Department conducted by PACNEWS Editor, Makereta Komai on...
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...
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Tonga police see crime growing more regional and digital
Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
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Climate, migration and leadership rise to the top of Pacific’s 2050 agenda
The Pacific Islands Forum is translating its 2050 Strategy into a more concrete set of priorities focused on climate resilience, regional mobility and leadership...
Forum Economic Ministers to address global risks and regional resilience
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Economic and Finance Ministers will convene in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Island (RMI)s, on 23 and 24 June 2026...