Fiji remains on U.S. trafficking watch list as convictions stall
FIJI failed for a second consecutive year to show overall progress against human trafficking and secured no convictions, despite....
Electricity access must be built into the Pacific’s energy transition
THE World Bank Group report, toward a Secure, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Future: Roadmaps for the Pacific Islands, ranks electricity...
Pacific must layer disaster funding, plan cash delivery and align aid systems, ADB official says
PACIFIC governments should combine domestic reserves, contingent credit, and insurance to finance disasters, while preparing in advance to...
Pacific energy security cannot wait for the next fuel shock
THE World Bank Group report, Toward a Secure, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Future: Roadmaps for the Pacific Islands, makes clear that...
Tuvalu urges more support for regional disaster financing, warns insurance triggers miss losses
TUVALU Prime Minister Feleti Teo called for more investment in Pacific regional disaster-financing institutions and changes to insurance...
Unity must lead to action on climate change
THE Taku Pakasoa Declaration reflects strength in unity and collective action. The declaration brought together voices from around the...
Pacific nations’ loss-and-damage proposals point to demand for grants, relocation support
PACIFIC island countries are seeking funding for cash transfers, relocation and the protection of cultural heritage and biodiversity as...
Kiribati makes history with football title win in Fiji
TE EITEI, the Kiribati national football team, made history last week after winning the international tournament in Fiji. Kiribati joined...
