Friend to all, enemy to none: PNG launches strategic blueprint for next 50 years
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has introduced a comprehensive Foreign Policy White
VILIAME TAWANAKORO
PACNEWS THREE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule2. COOKS/NZ — Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ3. AUST/PNG — Additional support for Papua New
PACNEWS TWO, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. GUAM — Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam2. PACIFIC— Guam, Chuuk seek medical collaboration3. SAMOA — Samoa Observer has become a political paper4. AUST — Papua
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Queensland Reds flanker Seruu happy to be back home, excited for Drua clash2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Strengthening cultural ties across the region: PacificAus TV Brings NRL to the
PACNEWS ONE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes for urgent climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates2. NZ/COOKS — Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in New Zealand but no talks with Luxon3. PACIFIC — U.S seeks
Solomons in political flux as MPs change sides
LAST week, a mass resignation of Members of Parliament – including several ministers – threatened to sink Manele’s
Iran conflict drags on, concerns rise
THE ongoing conflict in the Gulf region is creating significant global economic uncertainty, raising concerns
Vanuatu launches landmark tax system
TAX reforms are being rolled out in Vanuatu as the government introduces a new digital system designed to
Shipping service to boost Vanuatu-New Caledonia trade
A NEW shipping service between New Caledonia will be launched next month in an effort to boost trade between the
Human Rights Watch backs Vanuatu
Vanuatu, alongside a cross-regional group of countries, circulated a draft UN General Assembly resolution to motivate member countries
PACNEWS THREE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid Luxon controversy2. PALAU — “Pacific’s Candidate”: Palau nominates
PACNEWS TWO, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu urged to honour UN obligations and protect refugees2. PACIFIC — NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts3. AUST — Australia’s high court orders
Latvia and Fiji cement ties
Senior government ministers Sakiasi Ditoka, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, and members of the diplomatic corps joined
Brave Vanuatu United FC hold Auckland FC
IT was a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon in Honiara as tournament leader Auckland FC took on fifth-place Vanuatu United FC
Fiji Water Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients
NADI, March 18, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF), one of the largest philanthropic organisations in
PNG Hekari and Tahiti United finish in dramatic draw
Hekari’s Joseph Joe scored a spectacular goal from a corner kick on 22 minutes, curling the ball perfectly past the
Air Calédonie grounded: Island blockade, staff on reduced hours
The disruption is caused by customary people blockading airfields in protest against the planned relocation of Air Calédonie’s
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw2. FOOTBALL — PNG Hekari FC and Tahiti United share spoils after late drama3. RUGBY — Julian Savea back, Joel
Fijian Drua to defend winning record against the Queensland Reds at home
IN round six of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 competition, the Fijian Drua will have another home game in Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
Trump says America needs no one’s help—Australia included
But Trump, who never ceases to generate more fodder for analysis, has just offered a new catchcry for his approach to the
PACNEWS ONE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis2. SOL — Solomon Islands Prime Minister welcomes newly sworn-in ministers3. SOL — Solomon Islands
Former PIFS boss dies
TRIBUTES have started to flow in for former Pacific Islands Forum secretary general, Sir Noel Levi, who died last week in his
PM Manele faces leadership crisis
THE government of the Solomon Islands faces a significant political crisis after the mass resignation of cabinet ministers and
