Cook Islands PM in Fiji for bilateral and regional economic resilience and partnerships for prosperity discussions
Cook Islands Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown has arrived in Fiji for a series of bilateral and regional engagements focused on...
U.S lawmakers back closer coordination with Pacific islands to counter China
A bipartisan group of U.S senators has proposed legislation to support establishment of national security councils in strategic Pacific island states that are home...
Forum Economic Ministers Suva bound for FEMM 2023
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) will convene at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Fiji for their annual meeting, this week to discuss the...
Nauru Airlines eyes growth in the Pacific as carrier launches new freighter plane at Brisbane Airport
Brisbane-based Nauru Airlines has marked the beginning of a new chapter as a growing freight carrier with the addition of Australia's first Boeing 737-800F...
Conserving Hope: Nadogo District declares Islands as Turtle sanctuaries to revive Endangered populations
In a landmark declaration, the communities of Nadogo District representing 22 traditional tribes (yavusas), united to declare Nukuvadra and Katawaqa islands as community protected...
Manu Samoa World Cup squad announced
Manu Samoa head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has announced a 32 men squad for the Rugby World Cup which includes Ben Lam and Lima...
Fiji batter 14-man Japan to sweep Pacific Nations Cup
A formidable Fijian side have taken down Japan 35-12 to secure a clean sweep at the final game of the Pacific Nations Cup in...
Four-try Samoa down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa ran in four tries as they continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 34-9 bonus-point win over Tonga in the final...
Alliance for Future Generations condemns Fiji Prime Minister’s Support for Fukushima Nuclear Waste Water Disposal
The Alliance for Future Generations (AFG) is deeply concerned by the recent statement made by Fiji's Prime Minister, expressing satisfaction with Japan's plans to...
U.S, allies block major UN development declaration
The United States, United Kingdom, and a handful of allied powers have blocked agreement on a draft declaration that advocates the need to accelerate...
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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,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
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...