Fiji’s media freedom ranking jumps, PNG’s plummets
By Stephen Wright and Stefan Armbruster
Fiji’s ranking in a global press freedom index has jumped into the top tier of countries with free or...
Hong Kong, PNG and Fiji receive Taekwondo Olympic berths after quota reallocation
Three countries have been awarded Olympic berths following the reallocation of quota places.
Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea clinched them in the men's -68kg...
Don’t ignore geopolitical tensions says Tuvalu’s Climate Change Minister Dr Talia
Tuvalu’s Climate Change and Home Affairs Minister, Dr Maina Talia, has called on church leaders in the Pacific not to turn a blind eye...
Loss and damage board speeds up work to allow countries direct access to funds
The board of the loss and damage fund is set to pick its host nation in July as it speeds up the process to...
Tuvalu and other Pacific countries can expect higher grant from ADF14
Tuvalu and other Pacific countries can expect a higher concessional grant from the Asian Development Finance (ADF) – with the new USD$50 billion pledge...
Pacific countries welcome ADB shift to become a climate bank for the Asia Pacific region
The move by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote itself as climate bank for Asia Pacific region has been welcomed by its 14...
Call on ADB to secure correspondent banking partners for Pacific countries
Pacific countries have sought the help of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure correspondent banking partners to increase investment and raise opportunities for...
U.S regards procurement reforms a critical issue for ADB to address
The United States, one of the donors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised the issue of procurement as a critical issue for...
Japan calls on ADB to put particular emphasis on SIDS in disbursement of ADF14
Japan, the largest donor to the Asian Development Bank (ADF) has asked that particular emphasis is placed on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in...
Australia welcomes reforms at ADB and responsiveness to Pacific members
Australia has welcomed the Asian Development Bank’s responsiveness to concerns of its developing member countries in the Pacific on the complex issues surrounding quality...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...