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Digital tools and stronger institutions key to Pacific's economic future, says IMF

Fiji, May 1 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is backing digital transformation and targeted capacity building as key tools to strengthen Pacific Island economies in the face of growing global ... Read More


IMF flags debt, remittances and trade shocks as key risks for Pacific economies

Fiji, April 30 -- Pacific Island countries face mounting economic pressure from global trade disruptions, debt risks, and shrinking remittances, the International Monetary Fund(IMF)has warned. In an ... Read More


Pacific Island growth takes a hit as global trade tensions rise: IMF

Fiji, April 30 -- Rising U.S tariffs and growing global trade tensions are expected to indirectly drag down economic growth in Pacific Island countries, the International Monetary Fund(IMF) warns, as ... Read More


PNG's Dr Maima overcomes 8-years of struggle to earn FNU Doctorate

Fiji, April 25 -- As Dr Peter Maima stepped onto the stage at the Fiji National University (FNU) graduation ceremony to receive his doctoral scroll, it felt almost unreal. "The whole ceremony felt li... Read More


Pacific Islands call for stronger global support amid rising challenges

Fiji, April 24 -- The Pacific Islands Forum has urged global and regional partners to align more closely with Pacific-led priorities as the region faces mounting challenges, from climate change to tra... Read More


U.S deputy Secretary of State Landau meets with Tonga PM Eke and PIF SG Waqa

Fiji, April 24 -- U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks Wednesday with a senior delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including Tonga's Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke, ... Read More


Tuvalu remembers heroism and hope on the anniversary of Funafuti bombing

Fiji, April 24 -- Today, Tuvalu marks Te Aso o te Paula, the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Funafuti in 1943-a day of remembrance, resilience, and renewed calls for peace. On this day 82 years ag... Read More


Status quo will not be acceptable - Cooks PM says regional review must deliver for Pacific

Fiji, April 17 -- A high-level group selected and endorsed to carry out next steps for the review of the regional architecture must deliver on Leader priorities for an efficient, streamlined regional ... Read More


Pacific urged to prioritise action as Climate mobility moves from threat to reality

Fiji, April 16 -- Forum deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has called for immediate and practical action to address the growing impacts of climate change on Pacific communities at the regional con... Read More