Pacific Islands fight for existence before rising sea levels swallow them up
By Lara BULLENS
Although they contribute less than 0.03 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions, Pacific Islands are at the front line of...
UN agrees global tax rules resolution giving developing nations greater say
Developing nations could have a greater say over global tax rules after winning a diplomatic tussle at the United Nations in New York on...
Professor Prasad claims NFP and PA can lead Fiji
Fiji's National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he and Sitiveni Rabuka are the best alternative leaders.
He claims jointly, they can fix Fiji’s...
After three referendums, France still faces major challenges in New Caledonia
By Denise Fisher
After proclaiming that New Caledonians had voted to stay with France in three recent referendums, despite a massive boycott by indigenous parties...
Let’s unite against gender-based violence and climate change crises in the Pacific
Malia Tuitupou, a volunteer working at one of the “Women Friendly Spaces” established and supported by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific in...
Samoa, Tonga to remain tier-two nations as decision ’great for Origin’
Despite reaching the final of the World Cup, Samoa will remain a tier two nation — and International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant says...
Visa on arrival in PNG for Melanesian countries
Solomon Islands nationals and nationals of other Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) countries can now get their visa on arrival when traveling to Papua New...
Carteret Island needs K14 million to move 350 families by 2027
For Ursula Rakova of Carteret Islands in Bougainville, the proposed Loss and Damage finance facility agreed to at the global climate talks in Sharm...
15 Pacific Island countries join hands to improve inclusive education
15 Pacific Island countries have launched the new Pacific Regional Inclusive Education Review Wednesday to ensure all children, including those living with disability and...
Youth Parliament speaker: Tonga is sinking
There were strong, sincere statements and lamentations for Tonga, which has been severely hit by climate change.
That was how contributions from visiting Commonwealth Youth...
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Pacific tells Asian Development Bank: step up as climate bank for the region
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island countries have called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to significantly scale up climate financing, warning that...
Cook Islands pushes for inclusion in ADB critical minerals agenda
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Cook Islands is seeking greater inclusion in emerging regional initiatives on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Mark Brown...
Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...