NZ deputy PM’S visit in Fiji to recconect, and strengthen ties
“New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts. Fiji and New Zealand...
‘No one was prepared’: Vanuatu feels cost of climate crisis
On the waterfront in Port Vila, Mark Philips runs an adventure tours business.
He bought U Power Sea Adventures, which guides holidaymakers through the waters...
New Zealand and Australian Army Chiefs sign Plan ANZAC
The Bilateral Service Cooperation Plan creates a formalised framework for many well-established work streams between the two armies, including sustained cooperation across strategic engagement,...
Wage bill challenge for Fiji public sector
Managing the civil service wage bill is becoming a massive challenge for Fiji.
The World Bank’s Fiji Public Expenditure Report 2023 states this is despite...
Revisiting the Green Climate Fund in the Pacific
The Fund is providing important support but access remains a challenge. Australia re-joining could make the difference
By Georgia Hammersley, Roland Rajah
Global climate funds have...
Australian Sports Minister vows to deliver “world-leading” infrastructure in time for Brisbane 2032
Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells has vowed to deliver purpose-built infrastructure to ensure a "world-leading" environment in time for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics...
Coach Byrne impressed with Fijian Drua’s physicality
-Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne is impressed with the level of physicality the side has shown in the past seven matches of the Super...
Climate Watch App being developed for Vanuatu a first for the Pacific
Vanuatu is currently testing a ground-breaking application that looks to provide a solution to data collection challenges faced by Pacific Island countries, particularly on...
Pacific blitz continues with New Caledonia, Tuvalu trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to continue Australia's Pacific blitz with a visit to New Caledonia and Tuvalu.
The visit to the two nations...
$20 million to fund projects in Solomon Islands and Pacific region
Just over $20 million (US$12.37 million) will go towards projects in the Solomon Islands that will help tackle climate change, support local youth and...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...