Tonga may be forced to dissolve parliament – Moala
The loss of a fourth MP in Tonga to election petitions could lead to the dissolution of the parliament.
The latest MP to lose his...
Beijing to visit Solomon Islands raising Pacific naval base fears
China’s foreign minister is expected to visit the Solomon Islands by the end of the month, in a move that has heightened fears that...
Forum SG hosts Solomon Islands ‘Tok Stori’ session
Pacific Forum Leaders and Foreign Ministers attended a unique 'Tok Stori' hybrid event in Suva on Tuesday 10 May.
The event was initiated by the...
Tuvalu, sinking in the Pacific, fears becoming a superpower ‘pawn’
Tuvalu fears that climate change, an existential threat to the Pacific nation, is being forgotten and it worries that fellow island nations could become...
Fijian Drua beat Moana Pasifika in historic Super battle
Fijian Drua have prevailed in their inaugural clash with Moana Pasifika, winning 34-19 in Parramatta.
The first meeting of the Super Rugby Pacific's newest sides...
Tonga’s deputy prime minister ousted after bribery ruling
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei has become the third cabinet minister in a space of a week to lose his Parliamentary seat following...
State funeral for late PNG deputy PM, Party vows to continue legacy
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the tragic death of his deputy Sam Basil is a big loss to his family, people...
World ‘at a crossroads’ as droughts increase nearly a third in a generation
Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating ways of slowing it down must happen “urgently, using every tool...
Vanuatu president warns against ‘dictatorship’ if Justice Ministry is abolished
Vanuatu's outgoing president, Obed Moses Tallis, has urged the government not to abolish the ministry of justice, warning of a “dictatorial system”.
His opening speech...
Clash over of issue of writs in PNG
Three State authorities in Papua New Guinea have clashed over the issue of writ as the country counted down to 4pm Thursday for the...
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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...