End the violence, distribute natural resources wealth fairly, pope tells PNG
The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has highlighted Papua New Guinea’s inequality and instability and called for an end to tribal violence...
World Bank works to ensure Pacific Island countries stay connected to global financial system
Seven Pacific Island Countries will maintain uninterrupted access to the global financial system through a new World Bank project to strengthen correspondent banking relationships...
Shutdown of ‘symbolic’ nickel plant compounds New Caledonia’s economic woes
For the past 13 years, engineer Didier Bule has maintained the machinery at the heart of New Caledonia’s Koniambo nickel plant, a symbol of...
SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s (SPREP) Fourth Executive Board Meeting held to discuss strategic, programme and governance issues pertaining to the...
Fiji outlast Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup semis
Fiji booked their place in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals on Friday after holding off Tonga to claim a convincing 50-19 win in Nuku'alofa.
The...
World Bank President urges Fiji to fix health system gaps: Prioritise People, facilities, and retention
World Bank President, Ajay Banga has urged Fiji to address key challenges in its health sector, calling for improvements in facilities, training, and community...
World Bank President pledges faster project approvals for Pacific
World Bank President Ajay Banga has vowed to accelerate the pace of project approvals, emphasising his commitment to speed and efficiency in addressing the...
World Bank President commits to Fiji’s growth: “Jobs, health, and climate are key”
World Bank President Ajay Banga has pledged robust support for Fiji, focusing on healthcare, climate resilience, and economic diversification to create jobs for young...
Transformational changes needed for Pacific resilience: Cook Islands PM Brown
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former Forum Chair Mark Brown has called for transformational changes to achieve a resilient Pacific, urging Pacific leaders and...
World Bank President Ajay Banga calls for stronger partnership with Fiji and Pacific
World Bank President Ajay Banga, in a historic visit to Fiji emphasised the need for stronger partnerships with Pacific nations.
Banga’s visit, the first by...
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“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...
GCF promises faster climate finance, more direct Pacific access
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific countries should expect faster Green Climate Fund approvals, more national and regional institutions accessing funding directly and a...