PACNEWS SPORTS, Wednesday 26 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC GAMES — Solomon Islands High Court rules 2023 Pacific Games spending illegal2. PACIFIC GAMES — Pacific Games Council seeks legal advice after Solomon Islands court ruling3.
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PACNEWS ONE, Wednesday 26 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific governments warned of investor-state dispute risks linked to deep-sea mining2. PACIFIC — MSG Secretariat and Pacific Fusion Centre sign letter of exchange to strengthen
PACNEWS TWO, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action2. PACFIC — Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b3. AUST — Pacific worker reprieve in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby, UK bodies lose bid to throw out concussion lawsuits2. RUGBY — Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica3. FOOTBALL — Fourteenth OFC
PACNEWS ONE, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations2. PACIFIC — Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan3. PACIFIC — Pacific nations detain
PACNEWS THREE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief2. PACIFIC — China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest
PACNEWS TWO, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Climate Change Minister Tabuya calls for stronger Youth voice in Fiji’s COP31 preparations2. PACIFIC — Pacific Youth climate statement ready for COP313. PACIFIC — House
PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica announces retirement2. RUGBY — Fiji Rugby Players Association urges review of overseas offers before signing3. FOOTBALL —
PACNEWS ONE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale2. NAOERO — President Adeang backs Winston Peters economy comments as Naoero’s economic progress
PACNEWS TWO 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga drought declarations expand as El Niño brings very dry outlook2. PNG — On another scale’: PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, governor warns3. NAOERO
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGHTLIFTING — PNG Weightlifter Baru sets sights on Tahiti2. FOOTBALL — Defending Champions Back in OFC Champions League Final3. FOOTBALL — Lea’i Treble Sends Central Coast
PACNEWS ONE, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific COP process begins in Fiji with call to put communities at centre of climate action2. PACIFIC — ‘We are leaders, not victims’: Pacific youth demand climate voice3.
PACNEWS THREE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Tonga nominates Ecuadorian diplomat in race to be next UN chief2. USA — U.S sued as it pushes to auction massive tracks of water around American Samoa3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Nakarawa returns home to join Fijian Drua2. FOOTBALL — OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 will be held in Ba on Wednesday3. BADMINTON — Pacific representatives
PACNEWS ONE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘Regional ownership matters most,’ Pacific foreign ministers say amid fragile bloc unity2. COOKS — Cook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join
PACNEWS TWO, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tongan leader backs ‘renewed blood’ as three ministers join Cabinet2. USA/FIJI — Alleged US$165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind deported from Fiji to U.S3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Young players are key to ARLC’s long term plans in Fiji3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS ONE, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests2. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and
PACNEWS THREE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to put rights at centre of fossil fuel transition talks2. SOL — Solomon Islands shapes first national response to climate Loss
PACNEWS TWO, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Papua New Guineans to start serving in Australian defence force2. PALAU — PIF 2026: Palau prepares for a Pacific meeting shaped by regional divisions3. VAN — Former Vanuatu
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘He’s our leader’: Bati hoping for Tui boost as Navale returns2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Slam dunk: Bula using basketball background to attract U.S fans3.
PACNEWS ONE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga appoints three new Ministers2. COOKS — Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority3. HAWAII — Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs
