PACNEWS TWO 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: SOL — Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China2. PACIFIC — Island nation Tuvalu feared tsunami from China missile test3. VAN — Vanuatu PM to meet President over
PACNEWS ONE, 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Divisions on China missile test threaten to destabilise Pacific Islands Forum2. FIJI — Fiji backs united Pacific stance on missile testing3. PACIFIC — ‘Take note’:
Pacific Island parties receive $50.42 million under US Tuna Treaty
THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has delivered a second 2026 payout of $USD50.42 million to Pacific Island Parties under the United States Tuna Treaty, further strengthening one of the region's most
US Visa bonds hit five Pacific nations
NATIONALS from five Pacific Islands Forum member countries will continue to face United States visa bonds of up to $USD20,000 for temporary travel under the Trump administration's now-permanent Visa Bond Program.
PACNEWS THREE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Wong backs Pacific led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future2. PACIFIC — Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement as diplomats meet in
PACNEWS TWO 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australian Foreign Minister Wong says Ocean of Peace Alliance builds on Pacific Leaders’ vision for regional security2. PACIFIC — All Pacific Islands Forum Members now linked
PACNEWS ONE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia pushes for stronger Pacific regionalism at Forum Foreign Ministers meeting2. FIJI — Australia commits FJD$23.5 million to Fiji’s HIV response as Wong backs Vuvale
PACNEWS THREE 06 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain political leadership amid regional reforms2. FIJI — World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka3.
PACNEWS ONE, 06 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — President Toroama rejects PNG stand on Bougainville vote, says Independence mandate cannot be denied2. PNG — Date set for PNG Parliament to debate Bougainville’s referendum
PACNEWS THREE, 05 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers2. FIJI — Deputy PM Kamikamica dismisses leadership speculation after Fiji Cabinet return3. VAN — New Cancer Centre open to
PACNEWS TWO, 05 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision2. PACIFIC — Pacific preparations underway ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau3. SOL —
