Pacific returns to positive growth as vaccinations, border reopenings strengthen economies in 2022 — ADB
After two years of recession caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Pacific is expected to return to positive growth this year, according...
Solomon Islands to likely to go for early polls
The Solomon Islands government is believed to have abandoned its plan to extend Parliament by another year, sources have revealed.
Instead, it has backed the...
Pacific to discuss Solomons-China tie-up
New Zealand expects the Solomon Islands security tie-up with China to be the subject of a special Pacific Islands Forum meeting.
Regional security and the...
Work underway to bring back Micronesia: Samoa PM
Work has already begun to reunite the Pacific Islands Forum after the Micronesian block of nations initiated moves to exit the regional body.
Speaking virtually...
Solomon Islands PM: Country will never host any military base
In his national address of late, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made an assurance that Solomon Islands will never be used as a...
I will win 2022 election: Fiji PM Bainimarama
Fiji's Prime Minister and FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama has made his political intentions clear – stating emphatically that he will win the next election.
Responding...
“Worry about your atoll,” Solomon Islands Police Minister response to FSM President
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has described sarcastic climate change comments by a government minister on social media as insensitive and shameful.
This followed...
Australia should blame itself for Solomon Islands’ shift to China
Opinion by Kathrin Hille
Alarm over planned security pact belies long-running problems in west’s approach to Pacific region
The anxiety caused by China’s planned security...
Wallaroos embracing Test, Queensland return with Japan, Fijiana tri-series
The Wallaroos could barely hide their excitement after fixtures against Fijiana and Japan were announced for next month.
The tri-series ends a two-year drought without...
Moana Pasifika’s ‘overwhelming’ fundraising drive sends $75,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to Tonga
A container packed full of medical supplies and equipment is on its way to Tonga thanks to Moana Pasifika’s fundraising efforts.
Moana Pasifika’s fundraiser ‘Ofa...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) must remain a “reliable partner” for countries navigating an increasingly uncertain global...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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