PACNEWS THREE, 13 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1.PALAU —Military build up in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says PALAU – DEFENCE: PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES PACNEWS 3: Mon 13 Apr 2026 Military buildup in Palau faces growing
PACNEWS ONE, 13 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours2. PNG — Solomon Islands request PNG Police to assists in emergency response as Cyclone Maila hit islands3. CNMI—
PACNEWS TWO, 10 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands-NZ security pact ‘is about us moving forward as two countries’ – PM Brown2. NEW|CALE — Legal, political tensions shape Kanaky’s path toward
PACNEWS ONE, 10 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kiribati secures UN Women’s seat in historic vote, Minister hails ‘miracle’ win2. PACIFIC — Pacific Political Climate Champions convene to elevate Pacificl eadership
PACNEWS THREE, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia’s municipal elections highlight turnout gaps2. KIRIBATI — Kiribati makes bid for UN women’s body, pushes Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG-Australia defence treaty creates jobs, risks amid rising China influence2. SOL — Coalition’s Court challenge a ‘futile exercise’, says Solomons Attorney General Muria
PACNEWS THREE, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate health impacts are ‘mother of all injustices’2. PACIFIC — New Zealand asks US to send
PACNEWS SPORTS, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Meyer was top pick for Flying Fijians job in 20232. RUGBY LEAGUE — FNRL faces scrutiny after chairman’s abuse claim3. RUGBY LEAGUE — K7.4million surplus for
PACNEWS THREE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows2. TUVALU — Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC3. PACIFIC— Cyclones
PACNEWS THREE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Vaimauga 3 by-election set for Friday 1st May 20262. FIJI — Fiji braces for heavy rain as Cyclone Vaianu nears category 33. VAN — New RV5 system to identify deceased
PACNEWS TWO, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan aims to fill defense ‘vacuum’ in Pacific to counter China2. FIJI — Fiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debate3. FIJI — TD11F
