More cyclones loom for the region?
As many as 11 predicted in next 3 months It’s been slow in coming this season but the next three months could bring as many as 11 cyclones to the Pacific islands region. In the preceding 2012-13 November-April
Low copra prices prompts Karkar’s bio-fuel diesel
The plummeting world copra prices has forced copra plantation owners to look for other avenues to raise the value of their copra. The average price per metric tonne of copra is now just over US$700, down from US$1,500
The West Papua debate: How will MSG dance?
Two regional conferences are taking place in Melanesia this month. And although they attract different participants, they both share a common denominator; it’s about the people of the Pacific determined to take
Worrying times – PNG elections loom
IT’S becoming routine now. Papua New Guinea holds an election. There are irregularities, allegations, omissions, bad
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Brumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright’s return2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua pay tribute to cyclone-hit compatriots after historic win3. RUGBY — Waratahs defy
PACNEWS SPORTS, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Don’t give up’: Moana Pasifika CEO opens door to rescue as new interest emerges2. RUGBY — ‘Make it simple’: Calls for streamlined Super Rugby format after
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY —Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby Pacific: report2. RUGBY — Knockout hope still alive for the Fijian Drua3. RUGBY — Fijiana 7s sharpen up in Hong Kong build-up4.
Increased flights boost Vanuatu
VANUATU is set to reap the benefits of Solomon Airlines’ second weekly flight from
PACNEWS SPORTS, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Tupou set for Moana Pasifika debut and Paea returns home for Chiefs clash2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua debut for Basiyalo3. RUGBY — Great Council of Chiefs questions future of
PACNEWS ONE, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown2. FIJI — Fiji PM proposes 20 percent pay cut for MPs, Ministers amid fuel uncertainty3 FIJI —
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
