The Properties of Perpetual Light
By Maureen Penjueli I was invited to write a review of my dear friend Julian Augon’s book ‘The Properties of Perpetual Light’. The task was a little daunting given his book has received the highest praise from the
Julian Aguon’s ‘The Properties of Perpetual Light’
I was invited to write a review of my dear friend Julian Aguon’s book ‘The Properties of Perpetual Light’. The task was a little daunting given his book has received the highest praise from the likes of Alice
Puna faces huge challenges as new Forum Secretary General
Pacific leaders have appointed Henry Puna, former Prime Minister of Cook Islands, as the new Secretary General for the Pacific Islands Forum. The decision came late at night at the Forum Special Leaders Retreat, after a
Nautilus Minerals looks to settle US$20m debt
BY: Dionisia Tabureguci Deep sea miner Nautilus Minerals Inc. will meet with its unsecured creditors this month – among them companies from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu – to discuss its plan to settle
Roadblocks on the path to a post-Cotonou deal
THERE are many suitors currently wooing the Pacific islands. Australia is “stepping up” and New Zealand “resetting” its relationship. China comes bearing gifts, India wants to be an
Recast Regionalism: lofty ideals sink to the bottom of the ocean
The annual Forum leaders meeting in Palau this year released the Palau Oceans Declaration titled: “The Ocean: Life and Future: Charting a course to sustainability.” The declaration outlines lofty ideals
PACNEWS ONE, 17 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru appoints first Vice President Aingimea after Constitutional reform2. FIJI — Tonga PM Lord Fakafānua pays tribute to late Fiji President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau3. SOL —
PACNEWS THREE, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr Talia2. PACIFIC — Island-wide power outage on Saipan, Tinian; Guam remains in Condition 13.
PACNEWS TWO, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: PAC – CLIMATE CHANGE: THE GUARDIAN PACNEWS 2: Thu 16 Apr 2026 Tuvalu, tiny Pacific nation at the forefront of climate crisis, to host world leaders before Cop31 summit FUNAFUTI/CANBERRA, 16 APRIL
PACNEWS ONE, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC— No risk to Palau Forum travel but NZ ready to step in if Pacific fuel pressure grows – NZ PM Luxon2. PACIFIC — Middle East conflict chokes end of supply chain as lights go
PACNEWS TWO, 15 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow2. PNG — PNG PM Marape calls PNGDF for calm, discipline and order3. SAMOA — Drug crisis hits Sāmoa as
