Health • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Fiji • Niue • Tonga • Sāmoa • KiribatiHealth leaders set sights on universal coverageOfficials from across the Pacific and Asia have endorsed action plans on digital and financing health.Christine RovoiTue, 05 Nov
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Lack of transparency': Kiribati opposition leader wary of govt's dealings with ChinaTessie Lambourne says President-elect Taneti Maamau must come clean about his future plans for Kiribati with Beijing.Christine RovoiMon, 04 Nov
Opinion • KiribatiWill Kiribati's close ties to China come at a cost? Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says the re-election of Taneti Maamau as President of Kiribati could impact it's relations with Western countries - given his pro-China stance.William TeriteTue, 29 Oct
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati elects pro-China President for a third termTaneti Maamau, who led Kiribati to build closer ties with Beijing in recent years, has won the popular vote.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Oct
Business • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific economy: Growth slowing as post-pandemic rebound fadesThe World Bank this week launched its latest Pacific Economic Update - its first post-pandemic report for the region.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Oct
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nearsParliament is gearing up for the presidential election when members will choose the country's next leader.Christine RovoiFri, 27 Sep
Pacific Region • KiribatiSupport growing for China-backed leadership in KiribatiTaneti Maamau looks set to return as President, and only a defection of party MPs can change his course.Christine RovoiTue, 17 Sep
Pacific Region • KiribatiNew MP welcomes Chinese presence in KiribatiRuth Cross Kwansing has thrown her support behind incumbent President Taneti Maamau, a stalwart supporter of Beijing.Christine RovoiFri, 06 Sep
Politics • Tonga • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • TuvaluUS-China tensions felt in Pacific leaders' meetingOfficials from Beijing and Washington have engaged Forum members to promote the goals and achievements of their Pacific partnership strategies.Christine RovoiThu, 29 Aug
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Newbies' hold the balance of power in Kiribati parliamentCounting of votes has been completed and despite the usual suspects returning to parliament, there have been some surprises.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Aug
