Time to thrive
WHEN Hilda C. Heine was elected President of the Marshall Islands in 2016, she did more than make history – she challenged longstanding barriers facing women in Pacific politics. As the first woman to lead an
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The new sheroes: Women drive fish industry
“WOMEN have always been at the heart of Fiji’s fisheries, but their stories too often go untold,” Women in Fisheries Network-Fiji
Movers and Shakers
GOVERNOR Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Abigail Marie Poyer as the first Commissioner of American Samoa’s newly established
No fuel shortage: Vanuatu
DESPITE official assurances that Vanuatu faces no imminent fuel shortage or price hike, residents and
Taking a Subregional Approach to Gender Equality – MSG Consults Widely on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Framework
In an effort to address the prevalent impact of violence in our communities, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
Weather workshop targets disability group
OVER 50 participants from organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national meteorological services across the
Grassroots communities and women left behind in climate funding
GRASSROOTS communities and women-led organisations in the Pacific are missing out on climate finance, despite being among the most
PACNEWS TWO, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UK — Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States2. ACP — OACP SG appoints Katalaina Sapolu of Samoa as Assistant SG for global operations3. PACIFIC
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
CLIMATE finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still
Climate talks: Pacific faces rising security risks
CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing threat to security, stability, and development across the
Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor
RETURNING to her spiritual home of Tokelau was a profound experience for Petty Officer Christina Sola, who visited the island
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoan PM: Government will set up new rugby union2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua target breakthrough on the road in Auckland3. FOOTBALL — Draw confirmed for OFC Women’s
PACNEWS ONE, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates2. FIJI — Fiji, Tuvalu advance pre-COP 31 preparations3. B/VILLE — Bougainville
SOLOMON Islands’ new opposition coalition has claimed that the country’s government is illegitimate.
CLAIMING the support of 28 of 50 Members of Parliament, Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter Shanel Agovaka declared that Prime
Clumsy Drua lose to Queensland Reds at home
A LACKLUSTER performance by the Fijian Drua led to their 21–6 loss to the Queensland Reds in Lautoka.The Reds were focused on
Fiji, Australia launch $FJD35m flood resilience plan
FIJI and Australia have launched a $FJD35 million initiative, the Fiji Climate Adaptation Program (FCAP), to
Guardians of the valley: Restoring ecosystems in Kouaoua
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN environmental initiative is underway in Kouaoua, New Caledonia, aimed at mitigating the
China’s grip grows on fragile Solomon Islands’ media
SINCE the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations with China in 2019, the Pacific archipelago has
SAUTU, “our shield against disinformation”, Rabuka
DEVELOPED alongside the United Kingdom Government Communication Service, this initiative aims to bolster public
PACNEWS TWO, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds2. PNG — PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville3. PNG — PNG Parliament
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Laurie Daley supports PNG Chiefs’ entry in 20283. RUGBY — Fijian Drua
PACNEWS ONE, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as government hold firm2. FIJI — Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen
Kiribati’s climate-smart marine governance indicators
A RECENT national workshop in Tarawa brought together diverse stakeholders to establish monitoring frameworks for
