World Bank Provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness, and response
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors recently approved US$11.5 million (AUD$18 million) in new grant financing to Tuvalu.
The Tuvalu First Climate and Disaster...
New Zealand break Fiji hearts with 94th minute winner
New Zealand have clinched the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after a dramatic 1- 0 last-minute winner in Papeete.
With only seconds remaining, Katie Pugh sealed...
Tahiti overcome Tonga to clinch third place at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Tahiti have taken third place at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Papeete following a high-scoring encounter with Tonga at Stade Pater.
Despite going behind...
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist Dr Kelly Strzepek, Tuesday emphasised the importance of having the Pacific region make the decision on how to conduct energy transition.
“We no...
U.S Ambassador says interest in the Pacific transcends the U.S and China
The United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa says the potential for growth in the Pacific is the driving force behind global interest...
Samoa Agreement to be signed in Samoa in November: New EU Ambassador to Fiji
The new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere,...
Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution
In a resounding call to action, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has united Pacific nations to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution...
Australia to help finance Tonga port as climate worsens Pacific infrastructure gap
Australia said it will grant AUD$31 million (US$20 million) to Tonga to complete a vital port upgrade, boosting funds from the Asian Development Bank...
Cook Islands social protection policy has been in place since the 1960s
The Pacific Island nation of Cook Islands, with just over 17,000 population, has one of the most comprehensive social protection policy in the Asia...
COVID19 exposed vulnerabilities in social protection systems in the Asia Pacific region
The COVI19 pandemic has reshaped the world exposing vulnerabilities in social protection systems – forcing governments to re-evaluate the impacts on their citizens, particularly...
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Tagelagi re-elected as Niue Prime Minister
Dalton Tagelagi has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Niue, extending his leadership following the country’s general election earlier this month.
The Niue Assembly confirmed...
Ombudsman Commission’s Chief Justice referral seen as dangerous precedent: PNG Opposition
The Papua New Guinea Ombudsman Commission’s referral of Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to the National Executive Council (NEC) for alleged misconduct in office...
Pact signed, Melanesian committed to protect & sustainably manage the Pacific Ocean
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, alongside Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat, have officially signed the historic...