G7 countries must deliver on COP28 promise to cut fossil fuels
For Pacific Island nations like mine, the transition to clean and renewable energy is not just a goal but a necessity for survival
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Vanuatu votes to curb political volatility in historic referendum
Commentary by Tess Newton Cain
It has become something of a truism that there is no political stability in Vanuatu, motions of no confidence are...
Fijiana in good shape for Japan Test
Fijiana 15’s coach Moses Rauluni says it was a rusty start to the week, with players not putting in their maximum effort as they...
Samoa to make historic end-of-year tour of England
Samoa are set to embark on a historic two-Test end-of-year tour of England in the latest move towards a global rugby league calendar on...
New Caledonia vote reform that sparked riots ‘suspended’
President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a voting reform that triggered deadly riots in French Pacific Territory New Caledonia would be “suspended” in light...
Vanuatu voters support Constitutional Change to end Political instability
Vanuatu has voted to change its constitution in a bid to end years of political instability, results of the Pacific nation's first national referendum...
King Charles aims to defy health challenges to attend crucial Commonwealth meeting
King Charles will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa on October 21 and embark on a tour of Australia later...
Hokule’a’s babies: Cook Islands master navigator credits pioneers
In 2024 in Honolulu, the most venerated participants of the 13th Festpac are the voyagers who have arrived by reading the stars, the waves...
Fiji, PNG call for UN decolonisation mission to riot-stuck New Caledonia
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have urged the UN’s decolonisation committee to expedite a visit to the French-controlled Pacific territory of New Caledonia following...
PNG Opposition’s application endorsed
Papua New Guinea Opposition’s special reference uploaded on Monday on the National and Supreme Court’s Integrated Electronic Management System (IECMS) was confirmed to have...
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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...