PACNEWS THREE, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — IRENA pushes faster fossil fuel exit as electrification becomes key to energy transition2. COOKS — Cook Islands declares end to dengue outbreak after more than a year3. FIJI —
PINA
PACNEWS TWO, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands leads Pacific call against nuclear weapons at UN2. PACIFIC — Taiwan rejects Nauru’s ‘Province of China’ label, says ‘does not reflect
PACNEWS SPORTS, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘We always stay hopeful’: Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s future2. RUGBY — World Rugby launches new six-year strategy to power rugby, unite the game and enrich
PACNEWS ONE, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders push climate justice and sea-level rise action2. PACIFIC — NZ defence spend meets Pacific reality of rising drug threat3. PACIFIC — Pacific digital growth
Fiji Launches Initiative to Strengthen Early WarningSystems for All
Suva, Fiji: Fiji has joined a landmark multi-country initiative to strengthen early warning systems for climate-related
PACNEWS THREE, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji general election campaign officially commences today2. PACIFIC — Pacific Police chiefs back Joint fight against Transnational Crime3. PACIFIC — Climate insurance eyed
New toolkit aims to strengthen Fiji business resilience
FIJI’S business community has been urged to strengthen its disaster preparedness and recovery plans following the
Pacific Youth Invited to Shape Climate Action Vision Ahead of COP31
25 May 2026 Suva, Fiji: Pacific youth are being invited to help shape the region’s climate agenda ahead of COP31 in
PACNEWS TWO, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kiribati demands nuclear justice as Pacific nations recall devastating legacy of nuclear tests2. PACIFIC — Fiji Media Association slams Australia over lack of real support for
Tonga strengthens community-led housing resilience approach
TONGA is strengthening its community-led housing and resilience approach, with Habitat for Humanity and its partners highlighting
PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Auckland FC make history with OFC Pro League triumph2. FOOTBALL — Draws for FIFA U-17 World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup revealed3. FOOTBALL — Tahiti’s
Fiji leads housing resilience shift
FIJI is marking five years of community-led housing and resilience work under Habitat for Humanity’s Pacific
Vila to Vancouver service on the way
VANUATU looks set for a major economic boost after Fiji Airways announced a direct connection from Vancouver to Port Vila via
US removes negative travel advisory for New Caledonia
THE United States’ State Department has officially lowered its travel advisory for New Caledonia. As of 21 May the
PACNEWS ONE, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Special FFMM session endorses regional response mechanism under the Biketawa Declaration2. PACIFIC — PIFS continues in-person meetings despite costs and fuel worries3. PACIFIC
Bus subsidy to ‘boost economy’
THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) says the government’s plan to absorb the recent 22.5 per cent bus fare increase will
Force overpower the Drua in Perth
SUPER Rugby supporters turned up to witness the Western Force overpower the Fijian Drua at the HBF Stadium in
Auckland win OFC Pro League Champions
AFTER a five-month competition, Auckland FC took out the OFC Pro League with a 2–1 win over South Melbourne. Both teams had clinical victories in the semi-finals and were excited for this last battle at Eden Park. In
Special FFMM Session Endorses Regional Response Mechanism under the Biketawa Declaration
Honiara, Solomon Islands: Forum Foreign Ministers convened virtually on Friday, 22 May 2026, for a Special
Nauru’s cinematic breakthrough
NAURU has released its first short feature film online, a production officials and creators say marks a cultural milestone for the
Australia, New Zealand back Pacific Response Mechanism plan
PACIFIC Ministers have taken the first concrete step toward creating a regional mechanism to help member
Pacific Ministers approve Middle East peace statement
PACIFIC foreign ministers have approved a statement on peace in the Middle East, moving the documents to member
PIFS continues in-person meetings despite costs and fuel worries
THE Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS) is pushing ahead with in-person regional meetings despite mounting financial and
