Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda C. Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather and rising living
Solomon Islands reaffirms commitment to One China policy
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the One-China policy, describing it as the cornerstone of the country’s bilateral relationship with the
Pacific exporters take centre stage at Australia’s largest food trade exhibition
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia will bring together 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies under its Pacific Showcase at Fine Food Australia 2026, giving the region’s premium food and beverage producers a
Pacific linguist urges Cook Islanders to embrace heritage
MORE Cook Islanders call New Zealand home and that means holding on to their culture and traditions can be a challenge at the best of times. Senior lecturer in Māori Studies at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of
SPX Annual Awards Set for 14 November 2026
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) is pleased to announce that the SPX Annual Awards 2026 will be held on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The event will build on the successful return
Are social media algorithms killing Pacific news? — Part 1
FACEBOOK is strangling Pacific journalism, with some news organisations losing up to 70 per cent of their audience almost
Tuvalu launches new police strategy for safer communities
TUVALU has put partnership at the centre of its next phase of policing. Prime Minister Feleti Teo launched the Tuvalu Police Service Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and unveiled the Service’s new logo. The five-year
RMI and New Taipei seal museum pact
THE Republic of the Marshall Islands and New Taipei City have formalised a sister museum partnership to strengthen cultural cooperation and preserve Austronesian heritage. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed
Wale: Friends to all, enemies to none
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to an independent foreign policy, saying the priority is to advance national interests rather than become entangled in
Fiji’s HIV crisis deepens as meth use drives new infections
THE shape of Fiji’s HIV epidemic is now being described in alarming terms — a graph rising sharply, almost like a cobra lifting its head before a strike. For years, Fiji recorded very low HIV numbers across its
Naoero withdraws recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia
NAOERO has announced the withdrawal of its recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Republic of Abkhazia as independent states. The decision also marks the immediate termination of diplomatic relations
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability2. UN— Record number of countries present climate progress through transparency
PACNEWS TWO, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands GREAT coalition to unveil policy blueprint on Monday 2. AUST — Australian Parliament opens inquiry into Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal agreement 3. COOKS — Cook
PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener2. RUGBY — Wales name team to play Fiji as Louis Rees-Zammit moved and six changes made3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua welcomes
PACNEWS ONE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai2. PACIFIC — SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda3. TAIWAN — Taiwan,
PACNEWS THREE, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale2. VAN — Vanuatu to strengthen border defences as drug trafficking threat grows across Pacific3. FIJI — Fiji –
PACNEWS TWO, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji may go to polls under current Constitution: PM Rabuka2. VAN — Former Vanuatu PM blasts Nakamal agreement3. SOL — Tribunal appointed to investigate Solomon Islands
PACNEWS SPORTS, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season2. RUGBY — ‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE 02, JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic priorities2. FIJI — Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger uninted voice3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS THREE 01, JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks2. PACIFIC — Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining3. FIJI — Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given
PACNEWS TWO, 01 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes regional Climate finance framework2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders join Hawaiʻi, California in climate resilience pact3. FIJI — Court filings deepen Banaba
PACNEWS SPORTS, 01 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fiji Rugby and CoLab Cymru launch film series celebrating the stories behind the jersey2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua CEO confirms final three for head coach role3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS ONE, 01 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Military will not interfere in next election, says RFMF Commander2. VAN — Vanuatu chiefs concern over use of name “Nakamal” in agreement3. AUST — Australia’s
