Former Samoan PM found guilty of contempt of court over election turmoil
The former prime minister of Samoa has been found guilty of contempt of court after fighting judgments that tried to manage the 2021 election...
Marshall Islands leader vows to push for Taiwan ‘inclusion’
Taiwan has long struggled for global recognition, but on Tuesday the leader of one of the world's smallest countries vowed he will not rest...
Pressure grows for deal to save nature at crunch talks in Geneva
Time is running out for governments to reach an ambitious Paris-style agreement for nature, say campaigners, who warn that crucial negotiations to protect biodiversity...
Niue vote of no confidence in the Tagelagi Cabinet defeated 11 to 5
The final count of the ballots from Niue’s Fono Ekepule returned 11 votes to five against the motion defeating the vote of no confidence...
Samoa active COVID-19 cases hit 600
Samoa's Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 155 new community cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours to push the country's cumulative total...
Some Pacific tourist destinations set to relax restrictions
It's been more than two years since many Pacific countries closed their international borders as a result of the pandemic.
But in that time, some...
Fundraise or die: how Fijians are crowdfunding lifesaving kidney treatment
By Geraldine Panapasa
Ten years ago, at the age of 21, Sashi Kumari was admitted to hospital and told her kidneys were failing.
She was...
Pacific nations send a message on Ukraine – and great power rivalries
Pacific states are watching Ukraine because their sovereignty and territorial integrity can also easily be violated.
By Patrick Kaiku
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vividly demonstrates how...
Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over the homophobic comments...
Fijian Drua coach Byrne retains star mid-field combination in round 6 match against Rebels
Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne has retained his star mid-field combination of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Apisalome Vota for a sixth consecutive start in...
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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...