PACNEWS ONE, 27 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Quad strengthens Pacific presence with new Fiji Ports partnership 2. PACIFIC — Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy3. FIJI
PACNEWS THREE, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji general election campaign officially commences today2. PACIFIC — Pacific Police chiefs back Joint fight against Transnational Crime3. PACIFIC — Climate insurance eyed
Pacific Youth Invited to Shape Climate Action Vision Ahead of COP31
25 May 2026 Suva, Fiji: Pacific youth are being invited to help shape the region’s climate agenda ahead of COP31 in
PACNEWS TWO, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kiribati demands nuclear justice as Pacific nations recall devastating legacy of nuclear tests2. PACIFIC — Fiji Media Association slams Australia over lack of real support for
PACNEWS THREE, 22 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu to sign Nakamal Agreement with Australia, Namele Agreement with China: PM Napat2. PACIFIC — AOSIS welcome UN Climate vote as push for accountability grows3. PACIFIC—
Vanuatu’s ‘historic’ UN climate resolution a diplomatic victory for the Pacific
A RESOLUTION passed by the UN General Assembly has cemented the legal obligations of states to combat climate change, marking a
PACNEWS TWO, 13 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tuvalu to launch historic first National Ocean Policy on World Ocean Day2. PACIFIC — Tonga to launch National Ocean Policy in 20263. PACIFIC — Palau pushes blue economy
PACNEWS ONE, 13 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu Prime Minister defines Ocean Health as frontline of National Security3. PACIFIC — Fiji PM Rabuka
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
PACNEWS TWO, 12 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG champions Melanesian unity on Ocean Protection2. VAN — Vanuatu’s cabinet approves new version of Nakamal Agreement with Australia3. PALAU — Billions promised,
PACNEWS ONE, 12 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG PM Marape welcomes Leaders to Melanesian Ocean Summit2. SOL — Climate crisis costs Solomon Islands US$79M annually, says Ministry of Environment3. PNG — Timor-Leste
