PACNEWS ONE, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Cyclone Maila strengthens to Category 5, batters Solomon Islands and threatens PNG2. FIJI — TC Vaianu slowly moving away from Fiji3. SOL — Solomon Islands Cabinet to
PINA
IMF greenlights $USD216 million for PNG
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have established a preliminary agreement
Tonga PM warns of ‘unknown territory’ amid global fuel crisis
TONGA’S Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has warned the country could be heading into unknown territory as tensions in the Middle East
Strengthening Tuvalu’s maritime sovereignty
TUVALU has increased its coastal patrol facilities as Pacific countries battle with protection of their porous borders
Seven Samoa shipping sailors sacked over meth sales
The matter has been referred to the police for further
PACNEWS THREE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows2. TUVALU — Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC3. PACIFIC— Cyclones
PACNEWS TWO, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru passes Constitutional changes, extends Parliament term to four years2. UN — UN80 Initiative enters ‘delivery phase’, as Member States review progress on key work
PACNEWS SPORTS, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Social impact programmes continue to expand across the Pacific3. RUGBY — Fijian
PACNEWS ONE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific locks in first regional strategy to power small business growth2. FIJI — TC Vaianu to pass west of Fiji today34. SOL — Solomon Islands activates National Disaster
PACNEWS THREE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Vaimauga 3 by-election set for Friday 1st May 20262. FIJI — Fiji braces for heavy rain as Cyclone Vaianu nears category 33. VAN — New RV5 system to identify deceased
PACNEWS TWO, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan aims to fill defense ‘vacuum’ in Pacific to counter China2. FIJI — Fiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debate3. FIJI — TD11F
PACNEWS SPORTS, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Crusaders run riot over Fijian Drua in historic Christchurch farewell2. MSG PM CUP — Vanuatu to host next year’s MSG PM Cup3. RUGBY — Suva Rugby backs Seruvakula for
PACNEWS ONE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. F/POLY — Mass resignations within French Polynesia’s ruling party2. FIJI — Fiji’s Cabinet approves a contingency fund for evacuation of citizens in the Middle East3. PAC —
PACNEWS THREE, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — New Caledonia’s constitutional reform rejected by French National Assembly2. UN — Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month3. MARSH
PACNEWS TWO, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kava exposure cases surge in U.S as Kratom mix raises health risks, CDC warns2. PACIFIC — Brisbane faith communities to pray for Pacific neighbours battling climate change and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 20262. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs entry justified3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Attitude, heritage, purpose
PACNEWS ONE, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS —NZ security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says2.PACIFIC — China pushes back after Cook Islands
Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think
JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and
Old-age pensions in the Pacific: ensuring dignity in later life
IN Fiji, the Social Pension Scheme is having a huge impact on reducing poverty, with analysis suggesting poverty
PACNEWS THREE, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows2. TONGA — Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining
Chaotic scenes as French parliament delays New Caledonia debate
IN a chaotic, fast moving situation in Paris, the French government has delayed a scheduled parliamentary debate on New
FNU Foundation Celebrates One Year of Impact, Launches Hub
SUVA, FIJI- The Fiji National University (FNU) Foundation proudly marked its one-year anniversary and launched its fourth
PACNEWS TWO, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes2. AUST — Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance3. FIJI —
