We’re under threat
FOR families waking up to cold winter mornings in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, or North America, the allure of the
SERA TIKOTIKOVATU-SEFETI
People before profit
SOLOMON Islands is reshaping its tourism sector, putting people, culture, and sustainability at the heart of
What’s under the waves?
FOR decades, the Cook Islands have sold a dream of ‘paradise’ – a sanctuary of vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear lagoons that
Under the pump: War to impact the innocent
THE saying goes: You shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket. But the fact is that for many countries in the
Giants of paradise: The unsung heroes of tourism
THEY have been swimming in our Blue Pacific Ocean for generations, their invisible highways quietly sustaining life, culture and economies. Today, these blue corridors are more than ecological pathways; they have become
Time to recover
FOR more than five years, New Caledonia’s tourism industry has been battered by a series of shocks: from the closure of
Sharing is key
A GROWING call for shared leadership between men and women is emerging across the Pacific, as women leaders push for stronger representation in decision-making and governance. One Pacific leader advocating for this
When a free press comes under fire, we all suffer
WE see daily examples of pressures on press freedom in countries around the globe. Then there is a particularly
PM Marape: “Our people must benefit fairly from the resources on their land”
PAPUA New Guinea’s economy is flourishing, evidenced by a significant surge in tax revenue that has nearly doubled since
Flip the script
FOR decades, in Maumi Village in Tailevu, about an hour's drive from Fiji's capital,
Time to thrive
WHEN Hilda C. Heine was elected President of the Marshall Islands in 2016, she did more than make history – she challenged longstanding barriers facing women in Pacific politics. As the first woman to lead an
The new sheroes: Women drive fish industry
“WOMEN have always been at the heart of Fiji’s fisheries, but their stories too often go untold,” Women in Fisheries Network-Fiji
Movers and Shakers
GOVERNOR Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Abigail Marie Poyer as the first Commissioner of American Samoa’s newly established
No fuel shortage: Vanuatu
DESPITE official assurances that Vanuatu faces no imminent fuel shortage or price hike, residents and
Taking a Subregional Approach to Gender Equality – MSG Consults Widely on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Framework
In an effort to address the prevalent impact of violence in our communities, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
Weather workshop targets disability group
OVER 50 participants from organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national meteorological services across the
Grassroots communities and women left behind in climate funding
GRASSROOTS communities and women-led organisations in the Pacific are missing out on climate finance, despite being among the most
PACNEWS TWO, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UK — Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States2. ACP — OACP SG appoints Katalaina Sapolu of Samoa as Assistant SG for global operations3. PACIFIC
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
CLIMATE finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still
Climate talks: Pacific faces rising security risks
CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing threat to security, stability, and development across the
Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor
RETURNING to her spiritual home of Tokelau was a profound experience for Petty Officer Christina Sola, who visited the island
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoan PM: Government will set up new rugby union2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua target breakthrough on the road in Auckland3. FOOTBALL — Draw confirmed for OFC Women’s
PACNEWS ONE, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates2. FIJI — Fiji, Tuvalu advance pre-COP 31 preparations3. B/VILLE — Bougainville
