New Caledonia: The call for a genuine process
THERE are calls for regional solidarity today as France continues to show a reluctance to loosen its colonial hold on New
MARK SHEEHY
Former Fiji Methodist president passes on
FORMER Fiji Methodist Church president, Reverend Daniel Mastapha, has passed away in
Drua adjusts for Highlanders match in Ba
AFTER a good battle against the Chiefs last weekend, the Fijian Drua take on the Otago Highlanders at the Four R Stadium in
Copper mine exits Fijian province
A MULTI-MILLION dollar copper mining project in Fiji’s interior has been forced to quit after years of
Kiribati’s initial visa progress: quick wins amid systemic hurdles
KIRIBATI’S inclusion in the second round of Australia's Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV), marking its first year participating in the
PACNEWS THREE, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — State of emergency possible amid crackdown: Fiji PM2. PACIFIC — Pre-COP31 to put Pacific reality front and centre: Fiji Climate Change Minister3. PALAU — Zero-Tolerance Drug
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGLIFTING — Pacific Mini Games Golden boy John Tafi sets new Oceania record2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace3. RUGBY — Buna returns,
Vanuatu graduate wants to save lives
ELODIE Matua is far from home, but she is determined to return to Vanuatu and help save lives as a member of the country’s medical
Sustaining livelihoods, sharing benefits: A new era of ocean governance
KNOWLEDGE shared at a regional conference in Fiji will sustain the livelihoods of Pacific
PACNEWS ONE, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: FIJI – INCENRATOR PROJECT: PACNEWS PACNEWS 1: Wed 29 Apr 2026 Fiji Assistant Foreign Minister breaks rank, Opposes Vuda waste to energy project SUVA, 29 APRIL 2026 (PACNEWS) — Fiji’s
PACNEWS TWO, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum report lays out gains and gaps as Pacific faces rising pressures2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM outlines government response and priorities3. COOKS — Cook Islands
PACNEWS THREE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief2. PACIFIC — PNG Foreign Minister urges Melanesian unity3. PACIFIC — Pacific Drug
PACNEWS TWO, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Samoa PM Fiame warns Pacific future at risk if people can’t ‘stay and have a stake’2. AUST — Australia heads to UN nuclear talks as Thistlethwaite
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fate of Moana Pasifika raises questions about its relevance to the development of Rugby in Pacific Islands2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians coach role to be advertised3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart2. FIJI — Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review to strengthen accountability accelerate SDG: PM Rabuka3.
PACNEWS THREE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency2. PACIFIC — How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific3. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy2. CNMI — Major disaster declaration granted for CNMI as Sinlaku recovery begins3. PACIFIC — Women seek
PACNEWS ONE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa high chief warns Fiji ‘undermining our own diplomats’ in foreign policy failure2. NIUE — The cost of living crisis shapes Niue election as voters seek economic relief at
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Chiefs punish Fijian Drua to remain second on Super Rugby ladder2. RUGBY — Coach Glenn Jackson frustrated, as Fijian Drua fall again3. RUGBY — World Rugby chair responds to
PACNEWS THREE, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution2. W|PAPUA — Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands2. FIJI
FNU to Lead Pacific Women’s Leadership and Climate Resilience Training Programme
NASINU, FIJI — The Fiji National University (FNU) will now lead the Pacific Women’s Leadership and Climate
PACNEWS TWO, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal showdown2. USA/PNG — U.S, PNG seal US$18 million health dealth to boost disease response under
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent2. RUGBY — Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby’s big weekend3. RUGBY — Oceania
