Vanuatu, Fiji and PNG launch the world’s largest Transboundary Marine Protected Area
VANUATU, Fiji and Papua New Guinea have committed to creating an interconnected marine protected area covering at least six
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PACNEWS THREE, 22 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu to sign Nakamal Agreement with Australia, Namele Agreement with China: PM Napat2. PACIFIC — AOSIS welcome UN Climate vote as push for accountability grows3. PACIFIC—
Vanuatu’s ‘historic’ UN climate resolution a diplomatic victory for the Pacific
A RESOLUTION passed by the UN General Assembly has cemented the legal obligations of states to combat climate change, marking a
Fiji puts off local government elections until national polls: PM
FIJI will defer local government elections until after the next general election. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has
PACNEWS TWO, 22 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Benny Wenda calls for Indonesia’s expulsion from MSG and Pacific Islands Forum2. UN — Right to strike protected under key labour treaty, says UN World Court3. MARSH —
France expands New Caledonia voting rolls for June elections
IN a 386 – 127 vote, the French National Assembly has voted to expand New Caledonia’s electoral rolls for next month’s elections for
Sokehs Municipal Government in Pohnpei State secures a USD375,020 Grant from the Green Climate Fund to strengthen coastal protection and climate resilience
Sokehs Municipality, Pohnpei State – The Sokehs Municipal Government, in partnership with the Pacific Community
Fijian Drua make many changes against Western Force
WITH just two rounds left in the year’s Super Rugby regular season, the Fijian Drua are set to play their against the Western Force at
South Melbourne and Auckland FC to meet in OFC Pro League Grand Final
AFTER flipping the script in the play-off, Vanuatu United FC were very sluggish and lacked enthusiasm in the first
Gold smuggling a concern for Papua New Guinea authorities
PAPUA New Guinea authorities are tightening airport enforcement after another alleged attempt to move gold out of the country
Tuvalu calls for joint action against transnational crime
TUVALU Prime Feleti Penitala Teo has urged stronger regional cooperation to confront transnational crime across the
Pacific civil society criticises exclusion from ISA ocean mining dialogue
PACIFIC civil society leaders are alleging organisers of shutting them out of key discussions on the future of the ocean, warning
UNESCO hails Fiji Museum’s role in protecting Pacific heritage
UNESCO used International Museum Day 2026 to praise the Fiji Museum and its partners for helping safeguard the country’s cultural
An ocean of peace cannot be mined into existence, church leader says
A PACIFIC church leader has warned that deep-sea mining would violate the region’s cultural and spiritual ties to the
Fiji Museum security upgrade to safeguard national treasures
THE Fiji Museum has unveiled a new security system, funded through a UNESCO partnership. The upgrade will safeguard more
Change is coming – Wale’s promises to Solomon Islands
SOLOMON Islands' new Prime Minister, Matthew Cooper Wale, has promised the country that "change is
SPC and IOM sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on human mobility and development through scientific and technical assistance
Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Community (SPC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
PALM workers save more than you think but bad weeks still hit home
WHEN a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme worker in an Australian abattoir gets fewer shifts one fortnight, what
Vanuatu, Australia move towards bilateral deal
AFTER months of stalled negotiations and diplomatic friction, Vanuatu’s cabinet has approved a revised version of the
Authorities quarantine Hantavirus contact on Pitcairn
AN AMERICAN citizen is in isolation on Pitcairn Island, after being identified as a contact of someone exposed to Hantavirus
Australia’s 4Rs and development cooperation
DEVELOPMENT cooperation is no longer the soft edge of foreign policy. It is now uniquely suited to
Strengthen Commitment to Plant Health and Agricultural Research
SUVA, FIJI — The importance of plant health, sustainable agriculture, and scientific research was strongly emphasised during
Nausori monument marks Girmit legacy
THE refurbished Syria Monument at Syria Park in Nausori was unveiled today to honour the lives and sacrifices of the
