IMF warns Pacific, low-income Asian economies face growth downgrades
Pacific Island and low-income Asian economies are facing downward growth revisions as energy shocks, rising fiscal pressures and uneven benefits from the artificial intelligence...
V20 Ministers call for longer-term concessional finance, set next phase of Vulnerability to Viability Compact
Finance ministers representing 77 economies most affected by disasters this week called for a pivot on resilience by prioritising investments in education, health, and...
Albo the ‘number one social media influencer for Palau’
By Finn McHugh
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visited Australia this week to open the country’s new embassy in Canberra, another sign of the Albanese...
After U.S accuses Fijian of corruption for China, experts warn of region-wide network
Beijing’s corruption and influence operations are not limited to Fiji, and similar operations likely exist in other Pacific island countries, experts on the region...
Australian sea drones to combat Pacific drug crime
Australia will provide maritime drones to Fiji's military in a bid bolster security in the Pacific.
The Australian-made Bluebottle vessels will be gifted as part...
Pacific police chiefs endorse constitution establishing PACPOL
Pacific police chiefs have endorsed the constitution of the Pacific Community of Policing (PACPOL), establishing a new framework for regional policing cooperation.
The endorsement brings...
Second Solomon Islands MP dies within days as Parliament mourns David Gina
Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of two Members of Parliament within days, following the sudden death of Acting Speaker David Gina, after the...
Filimoni Vosarogo to take over Employment portfolio, Fiji PM confirms
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo will take over the Employment Minister portfolio.
Speaking in an...
Bostock hat-trick inspires Kangaroos to thrilling 24-22 win over Kiwis in World Cup opener
A dazzling debut hat-trick from Jack Bostock helped the Kangaroos to a 24-22 win over arch-rivals New Zealand in an epic World Cup opener...
TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using ‘Mate Ma’a Tonga’ name
The Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL), the trademark owners of the Mate Ma'a Tonga (MMT) brand, has clarified it is not acting as a...
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Pacific churches reject U.S call to end UN decolonisation mandate
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has rejected a United States call to end the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation,...
U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits
The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the...
Pacific leaders must turn climate promises into action at COP31: Former Fiji Ambassador to...
Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable...