PACNEWS ONE, 31 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. MARSH — Marshall Islands declared a state of economic emergency amid global criss2. NIUE — Niue heads to the polls as leadership changes and challenges loom3. SAMOA — Samoa deputy
PACNEWS THREE, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji leads in tertiary education but faces pressure on jobs and quality: UNESCO report2. UN — 273 million out of school3. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers position regional
PACNEWS TWO, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NZ/TUV — New Zealand pledges $20 million to Tuvalu, leaders agree to an eventual treaty2. COOKS — Cook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags on3. FIJI —
PACNEWS THREE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UNEP pushes to host BBNJ Secretariat as talks enter critical phase2. PACIFIC — PSIDS push for strong, accountable Ocean governance at BBNJ talks in New York3. FIJI — USP study
PACNEWS ONE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Scholars warn Micronesia in the crossfire as militarisation rises2. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University targets student success with Pacific-led learning model3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific faces ‘Polycrisis’ as Security pressures intensify — Forum report2. PACIFIC — Pacific islands urged to pool traditional knowledge and diverse practices to provide
PACNEWS TWO, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University positions Pacific knowledge at the centre of higher education2. PACIFIC — Scientists endorse restoration of commercial fishing in Pacific
PACNEWS ONE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — WCPFC report shows record Pacific tuna catch, warns of climate change risks2. TONGA — Tonga PM welcomes U.S deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns3.
Briefs
THE Port Administration in American Samoa has launched the PAAS 2030 Vision, a 50-year framework to modernise airports,
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 TWO, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds2. PNG — PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville3. PNG — PNG Parliament
