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Tuvalu and other Pacific countries can expect higher grant from ADF14

Fiji, May 6 -- Tuvalu and other Pacific countries can expect a higher concessional grant from the Asian Development Finance (ADF) - with the new USD$50 billion pledge from 36 donors announced last wee... Read More


Pacific countries welcome ADB shift to become a climate bank for the Asia Pacific region

Fiji, May 6 -- The move by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote itself as climate bank for Asia Pacific region has been welcomed by its 14 Pacific Developing Member States (PMDCs). And the Pac... Read More


Call on ADB to secure correspondent banking partners for Pacific countries

Fiji, May 6 -- Pacific countries have sought the help of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure correspondent banking partners to increase investment and raise opportunities for local businesses. ... Read More


U.S regards procurement reforms a critical issue for ADB to address

Fiji, May 6 -- The United States, one of the donors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised the issue of procurement as a critical issue for the bank to address. U.S Governor representative to... Read More


Japan calls on ADB to put particular emphasis on SIDS in disbursement of ADF14

Fiji, May 6 -- Japan, the largest donor to the Asian Development Bank (ADF) has asked that particular emphasis is placed on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the disbursement of Asian Developme... Read More


Tuvalu prepares for COP29 with Commonwealth training on climate finance negotiations

Fiji, May 3 -- The Government of Tuvalu, with technical assistance provided by the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH), has hosted a climate finance negotiation training in the capital, Fu... Read More


Kiribati's Sir Ieremia Tabai scathing about decision to deport Australian-born judge

Fiji, May 3 -- Kiribati's first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says the decision by the government to deport Australian-born Judge David Lambourne from the country is "a farce". The opposition MP said t... Read More


Statement on World Media Freedom Day 2024 by the President of PINA, Kora Nou

Fiji, May 3 -- As we gather to observe World Media Freedom Day on 03 May, with the global theme of "Journalism & Environmental Crisis," it is crucial that we recognise the interconnected nature of env... Read More


Palau Media Council statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024

Fiji, May 3 -- On this World Press Freedom Day, the Palau Media Council stands firmly with journalists around the globe. The theme, 'A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental... Read More


Fiji and Australia bilateral meeting signals stronger cooperation

Fiji, May 1 -- Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy MP met in Nadi on Tuesday, wher... Read More