PACNEWS ONE, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands warns of Climate crisis at UN, pledges sustainable urban growth2. FIJI — New Constitution could be ready before next election: Fiji Acting AG3. USA/SOL—
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PACNEWS TWO, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. A/SAMOA — The U.S plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining2. PACIFIC — U.S moves ahead with American Samoa seabed mining plan amid
PACNEWS ONE, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands general election: Candidates spending big on billboards to win over voters2. PNG — PNG ousts Taiwanese officials, seeks to ‘reassure’ China after
PACNEWS-THREE, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific voices condemn U.S plan for offshore mineral extraction off American Samoa2. PACIFIC — Quiet change to Nauru’s policing laws could impact NZYQ legal challenges3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Spain wins FIFA World Cup2. RUGBY — All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and tonga suffer on the road3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua to host historic Super Rugby
PACNEWS THREE, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road2. VAN — Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and
PACNEWS TWO, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NZ — New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate2. ACP — OACPS Ministers begin Brussels meeting with focus on Samoa Agreement3. SOL —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians Coach vows to make changes3. RUGBY — Fiji Drua coach wary of Reds tactic4.
PACNEWS ONE, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Papua New Guinea says it will shut Taiwan’s rep office, winning praise from China2. PACIFIC — West losing battle for influence in Asia-Pacific, warns Australian envoy3. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 16 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary treaty discussions2. FIJI — Australia treaties to return to Parliament for ratification: Fiji PM Rabuka3. COOKS
PACNEWS SPORTS,16 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-12. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Imagine the stardom’: Potter urges Nawaqanitawase to play for Bati3.
PACNEWS ONE, 16 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes for faster access to Climate finance2. PACIFIC — Pacific Climate Finance agenda progresses ahead of Inaugural Investment Forum3. PACIFIC — Leaders want
PACNEWS THREE, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy2. UN — Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever3. UN — Advancing clean energy shift
PACNEWS TWO 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals2. TUVALU — Tuvalu calls for stronger UN support to tackle Pacific security threats3. SOL — Dr
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Samoa welcomes Australia-backed multi-million-dollar Rugby League deal3.
PACNEWS ONE, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China does not seek ‘sphere of influence’’ in ties with Pacific Island nations, foreign minister says2. PNG — Former PNG Opposition leader among new ministers3. VAN
PACNEWS THREE 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu Government turns to independence pioneers after Matthew-Hunter talks stall2. PALAU — Palau ramps up security, lodging plans as 55th PIFLM nears3. PACIFIC — Peace
PACNEWS TWO 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision2. PACIFIC — UN warns Pacific digital boom opening door to cybercrime3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Jarome Luai to leave Wests Tigers at end of season3. RUGBY — PM Rabuka
PACNEWS ONE, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as Pacific leaders speak out2. UN — UN readies US$100 million as
PACNEWS THREE, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific strategy targets bigger share of Climate finance by 20302. PACIFIC — Tongan PM says China missile test has ‘caused a stir, created tension’3. TUVALU — Tuvalu
PACNEWS TWO, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Civil Society condemns China ICBM test, urges leaders to reject all military build-up2. AUST — China officials warned over ‘provocative’ missile test3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Rugby league can be a religion in Tonga’: Legacy of 300-game stars2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Tonga can dare to dream after rugby league investment3. RUGBY
