PACNEWS TWO, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘World will be plunged into deepening insecurity’ without climate action: AOSIS warns2. SOL — Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over
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PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Ex-All Black Jeff Wilson says NZ Rugby shouldn’t be expected to bail out Moana Pasifika2. ONOC — ONOC highlights governance reforms and regional priorities at ANOC Executive
PACNEWS ONE, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvaluans get second shot at Australia visa under Falepili pathway2. FIJI — Death on Jone Vakarisi now murder probe as Fiji Military admits error3. COOKS — Cook Islands PM
PACNEWS TWO, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash2. B/VILLE — 12 dead, 100,000 hit as Bougainville battles cyclone Maila devastation3. COOKS — Migrant workers in
PACNEWS THREE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe2. SOL — Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid Political standoff3. FIJI — Jone
PACNEWS THREE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe2. SOL — Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid Political standoff3. FIJI — Jone
Vanuatu and India strengthen cooperation
VANUATU is set to receive a visit from India's Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra
French Senators visit New Caledonia
A DELEGATION of six French senators arrived in Nouméa on Friday for a week-long mission focused on economic development in New
Pacific Humanitarian Response Coordination Mechanism activated following Tropical Cyclone Maila
Sigatoka, Fiji – The Pacific Humanitarian Response Coordination Mechanism (PResCoM) has been activated for the first
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Brumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright’s return2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua pay tribute to cyclone-hit compatriots after historic win3. RUGBY — Waratahs defy
PACNEWS ONE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Vuda must not become the Pacific’s ashtray: Fiji UN envoy Tarakinikini warns2. PACIFIC — Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels3. PACIFIC — Forum Troika
Fijian Drua wins first away game in Canberra
DESPITE the cold in Canberra, the Fijian Drua played like men possessed against the ACT Brumbies to earn their first win
Auckland take easy win over Hekari
LEAGUE leaders Auckland FC had a simple run against PNG Hekari FC at the OFC League in Ba, Fiji. PNG Hekari have
Fijian military on alert-illegal weapons in circulation
THE Fijian military claims that criminal organisations in the country are in possession of weapons. In a statement released
Drua coach to leave Fiji
GLEN Jackson will leave the Fijian Drua for undisclosed reasons. News of the head coach’s imminent departure came ahead of the
Pacific resilience takes centre stage at USP graduation
PACIFIC resilience and regional leadership were centre stage as thousands of students graduated from The University of the
From cockpit to cap and gown: Graduands share stories of grit, family and giving back
AT the University of the South Pacific’s graduation, an MBA graduate who flies for Fiji Airways and a young
Wale provides lone voice on West Papua
SOLOMON Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale is the lone Pacific voice calling for urgent international action to
PACNEWS THREE, 17 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise2. MARSH — Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis3. FIJI — Service,
FRCS Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Five Kilograms of Methamphetamine
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has successfully intercepted approximately five (5) kilograms of
New Caledonia introduces tax incentive to attract medical specialists
NEW Caledonia has finalised a 20 per cent tax allowance for medical professionals working in designated shortage
After midnight: what Fiji’s HIV crisis looks like from a mobile clinic
AFTER midnight in Suva, Fiji, a van parks near a settlement. The lights come on. A team steps out. People approach some
USP Concludes Laucala Graduation with a strong focus on Pacific Leadership and Legacies
The University of the South Pacific (USP) concluded its two-day graduation ceremonies at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji,
