No bipartisan consultation on proposed Vanuatu Constitutional Amendments: Kalsakau
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I never fought to be PM: Sogavare
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Digital tools and stronger institutions key to Pacific’s economic future, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is backing digital transformation and targeted capacity building as key tools to strengthen Pacific Island economies in the face...
Sogavare, Maelanga accuse PM Manele of weak leadership
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Australian Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority
The Australian coalition will place infrastructure needs at the heart of a revamped development strategy in the Pacific, pledging an extra $2 billion (US$1.28...
NZ deputy PM to visit New Caledonia
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week.
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IMF warns Pacific Economies face slower growth, Rising risks amid global trade turbulence
In an interview with PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pita Ligaiula, Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia & Pacific Department based in Washington DC,...
Fa’amausili named for Moana Pasifika debut in Highlanders rematch
Former Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels prop Pone Fa’amausili will get a chance to make his long-awaited debut for Moana Pasifika, when they take on...
Fijian Drua coach Jackson calls for belief in final push, shakes up backline ahead of Reds showdown
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is urging his players to believe in their ability and finish the season strongly, despite a tough campaign...
IMF flags debt, remittances and trade shocks as key risks for Pacific economies
Pacific Island countries face mounting economic pressure from global trade disruptions, debt risks, and shrinking remittances, the International Monetary Fund(IMF)has warned.
In an interview with...
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Deep-Sea Mining could begin in Pacific without agreed global rules
Commercial deep-sea mining for critical minerals could begin in the Pacific as early as 2027, despite the absence of an internationally agreed regulatory framework,...
Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police
Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving...
Trump administration moves to increase H-1B visa fee to more than $100,000
U.S President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than US$100,000 on new H-1B visas...