U.S helping Taiwan consolidate ties with Pacific allies: Official
The United States has been working to help Taiwan consolidate its formal diplomatic ties with countries in the Pacific island region and prevent them...
Cook Islands migrant workers welcome High Court ruling on residency threshold
The Cook Islands High Court has found that the country's immigration law that offers preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens over those from other...
Tuvalu prime minister calls on Australia for sovereignty ‘guarantees’ over treaty
Tuvalu’s new prime minister, Feleti Teo, wants “guarantees” from Canberra that a landmark treaty with Australia will not undermine his country’s sovereignty.
Teo, who was...
Fiji to stick with China police deal after review, home affairs minister says
Fiji will uphold a policing cooperation agreement with China after reviewing the deal, the country’s home affairs minister, Pio Tikoduadua, has confirmed, despite earlier...
U.S deputy Secretary Campbell’s meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
U.S deputy secretary of State Kurt Campbell has met with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown Friday.
The deputy secretary highlighted the growing partnership between...
Japan to Host Pacific Islands Defense Ministers’ Meeting
The Japanese Defence Ministry said Friday that it will host a meeting of defence representatives from Japan and Pacific island countries in Tokyo over...
Pacific Islands Forum-U.S Treasury sign correspondent banking relationships MOU
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on correspondent banking relationships with the United States Department of...
A “climate defence force” for the Pacific
By harnessing human, environmental and resource security, Canberra can counter Beijing’s coercive tactics in the region.
By Thomas Lonergan
During the summer political slumber, Australian Defence...
Brave Reds fall to Fijian flourish in Super Rugby Women’s
The brave Queensland Reds dug deep before bowing 32-21 to the two-time champions from Fiji when Buildcorp Super Rugby Women’s launched at Ballymore Stadium...
Moana Pasifika fight their way to victory over Western Force
Moana Pasifika have held on for a 22-14 win over the Western Force at HBF Park.
It's their first win over the WA-based franchise and...
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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,...
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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...