Pacific youth boom could become an economic growth engine
PACIFIC Island countries are approaching a demographic turning point, but the region’s growing youth population will only
PACNEWS THREE, 12 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Ombudsman refers Chief Justice to NEC for tribunal probe2. SOL — Agovaka camp says PM bid will continue GNUT “transformational vision”3. PACIFIC — Hantavirus
Australia steps in to support Fiji amid fuel crisis
AUSTRALIA announced targeted financial aid to help Fiji manage the impact of global fuel price
PACNEWS TWO, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Tuna stock hold firm, but FFA warns future at risk2. PACIFIC — Fiji jumps, Samoa plunges in World Press Freedom Index3. FIJI — Fiji Medical Association calls for
PACNEWS ONE, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ADB ready to mobilise support for Pacific countries impacted by the Middle East crisis2. NIUE — Niue voters stick with experience as Tagelagi eyes top job again3. SOL —
Iran war, fuel woe: Iran watches the Pacific and hits when the time is right
THE war in Iran has sent shockwaves to the other side of the globe, affecting Pacific aviation, tourism, energy prices and
PACNEWS TWO, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum report lays out gains and gaps as Pacific faces rising pressures2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM outlines government response and priorities3. COOKS — Cook Islands
PACNEWS TWO, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Samoa PM Fiame warns Pacific future at risk if people can’t ‘stay and have a stake’2. AUST — Australia heads to UN nuclear talks as Thistlethwaite
PACNEWS ONE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart2. FIJI — Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review to strengthen accountability accelerate SDG: PM Rabuka3.
PACNEWS THREE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency2. PACIFIC — How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific3. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy2. CNMI — Major disaster declaration granted for CNMI as Sinlaku recovery begins3. PACIFIC — Women seek
