Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy independence
THE era of endless planning is
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Pacific leaders want urgent energy, transport rethink
THE Pacific’s biggest regional meeting on energy and transport opened with song, culture and connection.
Pacific’s $6 billion fuel problem takes centre stage in Moresby
THE Pacific’s dependence on imported fuel is costing the region more than money. It is driving up food prices
Pacific faces brutal energy truth
IF we’re not at the table, we’re not on the menu.It is a sharp line that captures the urgency Pacific leaders are feeling as
Samoa, Kiribati push cleaner shipping despite funding gaps
FOR Pacific nations racing to cut fuel dependence, the challenge is no longer deciding whether to transition - it is figuring out
Pacific energy and transport under pressure from fuel, climate and security shocks
FOR Pacific Island countries, energy and transport are no longer just infrastructure issues, they are survival
Vanuatu to turn waste oil into fuel
A GROUNDBREAKING project to recycle waste oil from ships into usable fuel is underway in Vanuatu in a real step towards cleaner
Iran war, fuel woe: Iran watches the Pacific and hits when the time is right
THE war in Iran has sent shockwaves to the other side of the globe, affecting Pacific aviation, tourism, energy prices and
Strong energy strategy amid Tuvalu emergency
AS the local State of Emergency in Tuvalu concludes today, Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to stabilise the nation's energy
Pacific leaders warn of fuel shortage crisis
PACIFIC leaders have declared a regional emergency over the growing risk of fuel shortages, as governments
Call for Pacific Journalists: Media Engagement Programme Announced for PRETMM6 in Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – The Pacific Community (SPC), with the Government of Papua New Guinea and regional
Nauru president urges calm around fuel situation
NAURU’S President David Adeang has called for calm and responsible actions amid growing concerns over fuel supplies affected by the
Pacific leads fossil fuel treaty push as fuel shocks hit island economies
PACIFIC Island nations are increasing their calls for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as ministers prepare to
Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think
JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and
Australia – running on empty
AUSTRALIA holds just 38 days of petrol reserves and still treats geographic distance as a substitute for genuine
Waterfall, Melsisi and Larimaat Pico-Hydro Power Stations on Pentecost officially launched and handed over to the Vanuatu Government
Watefall and Melsisi, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu — 24 March 2026 — The Government of Vanuatu, together with the Ambassador of
No fuel shortage: Vanuatu
DESPITE official assurances that Vanuatu faces no imminent fuel shortage or price hike, residents and
Fiji Airports awards contract for solar farm installation
NADI, Fiji – Fiji Airports has appointed CBS Power Solutions Fiji Ltd to deliver the first stage of its planned solar farm at Nadi International
Marape seeks investors at world forum
PAPUA New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, heads for Switzerland with a list of projects he hopes will draw international
Where Colour is Rare, Light is Everything: A Solar Journey in Pingelap
In the western Pacific Ocean lies the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a Pacific nation made up of 607 islands spread across four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Among them is the remote atoll of Pingelap
Pacific youth taking steps toward a cleaner future
Across the Pacific, young people are stepping up to learn more about how to manage waste and improve energy access in their
Restoring Power in Woleai: A Community-Led Effort with Strong Partnerships
For years, Woleai residents have lived without reliable solar power as their once-active system remains in disrepair and
