PACNEWS THREE 01, JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks2. PACIFIC — Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining3. FIJI — Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given
PACNEWS ONE, 01 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Military will not interfere in next election, says RFMF Commander2. VAN — Vanuatu chiefs concern over use of name “Nakamal” in agreement3. AUST — Australia’s
We declare: Energy crisis fuels call to action
BEHIND the polished communiqués and diplomatic language that came out of the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (PRETMM6) in Port Moresby, one message echoed repeatedly.
PACNEWS THREE, 30 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. ACP — OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says2. NEW|CALE — Final vote count confirms political deadlock in New Caledonia3. VAN/AUST — Vanuatu to be reinstated
GEF Approvals Advance Climate Adaptation Investments in the Pacific
New pipeline of adaptation projects will help Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tuvalu and Vanuatu strengthen resilience
PACNEWS TWO, 30 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge2. PACIFIC —Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El
PACNEWS THREE, 29 JUNE 2029
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tuvalu backs UN methane push, Calls for fossil fuel phase-out2.PACIFIC — Micronesia backs binding global methane agreement after El Niño fish kill3. PNG/SOL — Big
PACNEWS TWO, 29 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific voices amplified in global plastic pollution negotiations2. PACIFIC — ‘We continue to weather the storm:’ Regional leader says lingering fuel crisis calls
PACNEWS TWO, 26 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August2. PACIFIC— Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says3. FIJI — Fiji PM says next election due
China pushes Pacific presence
CHINA has started to increase its Pacific presence using a two-pronged approach – subtle and openly obvious.Last week, Vice-Governor
PACNEWS ONE, 26 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific2. SOL — Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms3. PACIFIC — NOAA
