Micronesian leaders tackle cyber attacks, internet safety
A recent cyber-attack on Palau led to the release of 20,000 documents marked confidential onto the internet, Palau Vice President J. Uduch Sengebau Senior...
Luxon visits Niue in first Pacific visit as PM
Christopher Luxon has kicked off his first Pacific visit as New Zealand Prime Minister to Niue, which has been celebrating its 50th anniversary of...
Japan-Palau strengthens bilateral relations and regional cooperation
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has welcomed Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr to Tokyo ahead of the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM 10).
“I'm...
Coalition government intact claims Fiji PM
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Tuesday reaffirmed that the Coalition Government remains intact, solid and committed to serving the nation.
He made this statement after...
Fiji Health Ministry Urges Relocation of Rubbish Dump: Health and Environment at Stake
BY INOKE RABONU
In a stark warning highlighting the grave health risks posed by the Vunato rubbish dump, the Health Ministry has issued an urgent...
Sustainability landmark report examines future climate change impacts on rugby
World Rugby has published a landmark report looking at the projected impacts of climate change on the sport of rugby in an effort to...
People of Fiji show you what rugby means: Drua coah Byrne
The three years that Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has spent with the players have taught him one valuable lesson.
In Fiji, rugby is what...
U.S. Missile Defence Agency plans to launch first flight test for Guam missile defence later this year
The U.S Missile Defence Agency (MDA) is proposing to launch the initial flight test of Guam’s missile defence system in the first quarter of...
Business as usual: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has assured the nation that it will be “business as usual” when parliament sits today, dispelling speculation...
Vunato Dump Site: Ticking Time Bomb Threatening Health and Environment
By Inoke Rabonu
A five-to-seven-minute drive outside of Lautoka’s central business district, one would find the Vunato Rubbish Dump - a grim testament to the...
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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...