PACNEWS THREE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says UN labour agency2. AUST — Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG3. FIJI — Defence
PINA
PACNEWS SPORTS, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika ‘tragedy’ inspires ex-Wallabies captain to consider NRL defection with PNG Chiefs3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS TWO, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Opposition MP Kenilorea says Solomon Islands facing ‘Constitutional impasse’ as PM loses numbers2. PACIFIC — Pacific countries declare fuel emergency as households worldwide
PACNEWS ONE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: SOL – POLITICS/COURTS: INDEPTH SOLOMONS PACNEWS 1: Thu 23 Apr 2026 Solomon Islands AG Muria urges Courtof Appeal to set aside order against PM Manele HONIARA, 23 APRIL 2026 (INDEPTH
Vanuatu rejects China security suggestions
VANUATU’S Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, has refuted reports that his country is about to sign a security agreement with
French Polynesia health chiefs launch HIV prevention campaign
HEALTH authorities in French Polynesia are sounding the alarm after seven new HIV cases were detected in the first three months of 2026.
Huge task for Drua against Chiefs
THE Fijian Drua come fresh off their away win against the ACT Brumbies to take on a huge task, a showdown
FNU, RCL Strengthen Workforce Through Leadership Training Partnership
SUVA, FIJI- The Fiji National University’s (FNU) National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) has formalised a strategic
Pacific’s fight against hybrid threats amid climate change challenges
HYBRID threats intertwined with climate change impacts are reshaping the Pacific security landscape, requiring
Fiji’s bold steps to shield against hybrid threats
HYBRID threats are intertwined with natural disasters, demanding integrated security and disaster response
Fiji advances coordination to combat hybrid threats effectively
FIJI is advancing structured, multi-agency coordination to strengthen resilience and response capabilities against hybrid
Graduation tribute: ‘My grandmother is our backbone’
WHEN University of the South Pacific graduate Maria Luisa Aperto crossed the stage with a Bachelor of
Pacific leaders warn of fuel shortage crisis
PACIFIC leaders have declared a regional emergency over the growing risk of fuel shortages, as governments
PACNEWS THREE, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Climate chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability2. UN — UN SG Guterres urges countries to ‘unleash the renewables revolution’3. PACIFIC — Tiny Pacific
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going2. RUGBY — Veteran players driving Fijian Drua momentum3. ATHLETICS — PNG and
PACNEWS TWO, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Micronesia pushes UN reform, says Security Council ‘no longer adequately represents today’s world2. UN — UN Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised
PACNEWS ONE, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Oceania Anglican Leaders set action Plan on Climate, labour and education2. PACIFIC — Fiji and Pacific on the frontline of ‘hybrid warfare’, says Defence Minister
Solomons MPs in buy-out claim
SOLOMON Islands Members of Parliament claim they have been offered money to join Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s minority
Samoa CARES announces 14 community climate resilience projects
THE Samoa CARES project aims to support communities to strengthen resilience to climate change through
Rabuka reaffirms Fiji–UNFPA partnership on development priorities
FIJI’S Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund
Worrying times – PNG elections loom
IT’S becoming routine now. Papua New Guinea holds an election. There are irregularities, allegations, omissions, bad
First ever European Union regional workshop on security threats linked to natural disasters takes place in the Pacific
Nadi, 21 April — The first ever Regional Workshop on Hybrid threats and Natural Disasters in climate-stressed regions
FNU Champions Ethical AI
SUVA, FIJI- The two-day “Pacific Voices in AI: Designing for Equity” symposium, held at the Fiji National University’s
