Brave Vanuatu United FC hold Auckland FC
IT was a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon in Honiara as tournament leader Auckland FC took on fifth-place Vanuatu United FC
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Fiji Water Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients
NADI, March 18, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF), one of the largest philanthropic organisations in
PNG Hekari and Tahiti United finish in dramatic draw
Hekari’s Joseph Joe scored a spectacular goal from a corner kick on 22 minutes, curling the ball perfectly past the
Air Calédonie grounded: Island blockade, staff on reduced hours
The disruption is caused by customary people blockading airfields in protest against the planned relocation of Air Calédonie’s
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw2. FOOTBALL — PNG Hekari FC and Tahiti United share spoils after late drama3. RUGBY — Julian Savea back, Joel
Fijian Drua to defend winning record against the Queensland Reds at home
IN round six of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 competition, the Fijian Drua will have another home game in Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
Trump says America needs no one’s help—Australia included
But Trump, who never ceases to generate more fodder for analysis, has just offered a new catchcry for his approach to the
PACNEWS ONE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis2. SOL — Solomon Islands Prime Minister welcomes newly sworn-in ministers3. SOL — Solomon Islands
Former PIFS boss dies
TRIBUTES have started to flow in for former Pacific Islands Forum secretary general, Sir Noel Levi, who died last week in his
PM Manele faces leadership crisis
THE government of the Solomon Islands faces a significant political crisis after the mass resignation of cabinet ministers and
Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park: A Small Village Making a Big Impact
On a quiet afternoon in 2009, after a game of touch rugby, Manoa Duwai sat down to eat. In front of him was a bowl of rice and cup of
PACNEWS THREE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submission at 66th session2. FIJI — Fiji moves toward ratifying Pacific Resilience Facility3. AUST — ‘Petulant’ Trump blasts
PACNEWS TWO, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NIUE — Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved2. SOL — Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid3. PACIFIC — NZ to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Kids get stuck’: Iro’s vision for Cook Islands pathway to NRL2. RUGBY — Fijiana step up preparations, eyes on Vuvale Bowl3. BOXING — Tongan boxer
PACNEWS ONE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition2. TONGA — New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga3. PACIFIC
Fiji Airports awards contract for solar farm installation
NADI, Fiji – Fiji Airports has appointed CBS Power Solutions Fiji Ltd to deliver the first stage of its planned solar farm at Nadi International
PACNEWS THREE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: UN — War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief2. COOKS — Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff ‘concerning but not beyond repair: Former PM Helen
PACNEWS TWO, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ PM Luxon calls Sāmoa ‘family’ but defends visa rules for Pacific travellers2. PACIFIC — NZ, Samoa vow to combat flow of drugs through Pacific ‘super
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. BOXING — Sāmoa wins historic gold at World Boxing Future Cup in Bangkok2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief3. RUGBY — ‘It’s
PACNEWS ONE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum DSG Solofa warns climate change is Pacific’s ‘single greatest threat’2. PACIFIC — Samoan leader calls out great power ‘bullying’ as hosts NZ prime
PACNEWS THREE, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers2. VAN — Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling3. FIJI — Proposed
PACNEWS TWO, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — British and Lithuanian arrested in major cocaine haul in Vanuatu2. NZ — Winston Peters signals wider Pacific visa changes after fee cut3. MARSH — From the Deep Sea to ancient
Taiwan–Tuvalu sign double taxation agreement
TUVALU and Taiwan celebrated five decades of friendship and cooperation, with Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo hosting a state
