American Samoa Governor pursues full members in Pacific Island Forum
American Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga is hopeful that progress will be made in the territory’s efforts to gain full membership in the Pacific Islands...
Pacific Economies show gradual growth of 3.9 percent after COVID-19 Recovery, but challenges remain
By Rowena Acraman
The Pacific region is set to experience a significant growth rate of 3.9 percent in 2023, marking a remarkable recovery from...
Pacific recovery picks up amid uncertain Global Outlook: World Bank
Despite uncertainty about the outlook for inflation and interest rates in major economies and trading partners, developing Pacific economies are expected to grow in...
Climate-altered’ Pacific could see conflict between tuna fishing and deep-sea mining
By Eternity Uwaifo
Climate change may push tuna into a potential hotspot of deep-sea mining interest in the eastern Pacific, new research finds.
Countries and companies...
Forum Secretariat told to step up: Forum Chair
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he want to leave the Forum in a better place for the...
Australia warns of economic weakness in Pacific as it outlines development goals – without mentioning China
Australian officials have sounded the alarm about rising debt levels and economic “fragility” among Pacific countries amid increasing competition with China for influence.
On Tuesday...
Pacific aid to enforce climate, gender equality targets
Australia will push to create local employment and boost the domestic economies of its Pacific island neighbours while keeping an eye on climate change...
Vanuatu PM reshuffles cabinet ahead of no-confidence-motion
Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.
RNZ Pacific’s correspondent in Vanuatu,...
Former Fiji PM lawyer to file a no case to answer
The Magistrates Court in Suva will hear written submissions from the Defence counsel and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on No...
World Bank Pacific Economic update: Recovering in the miidst of uncertainty
The World Bank’s Pacific Economic Update provides a twice-yearly assessment of 11 Pacific Island economies: the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru,...
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Pacific Ministers push stronger fisheries protection and maritime boundaries
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers are calling for urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean governance and secure maritime boundaries as Pacific countries face...
Forum Foreign Ministers call for urgent capitalisation of PRF, as region targets economic independence
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers are pushing for stronger economic integration and increased capitalisation of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as the region seeks...
Solomon Islands plans regional fuel hub in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government is planning to establish a major regional fuel hub at Aruligo, Northwest Guadalcanal to secure fuel supplies for Solomon Islands and...