PACNEWS THREE, 26 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push2. VAN — Vanuatu, Australia to sign Nakamal Agreement next week3. PACIFIC — Marshall Islands to chair inaugural Pacific
Bougainville
Bougainville presses for self-government by 2027, independence by 2030
BOUGAINVILLE President Ishmael Toroama has set out a firm timetable for the territory’s next political steps.
PNG faces Bougainville independence test in Parliament
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has urged lawmakers to handle Bougainville’s push for independence through constitutional process, political dialogue and national unity.
PNG parliament breached deal, says Toroama
THE decision by the Papua New Guinea parliament to adopt a draft sessional order on the results of the Bougainville Referendum has
Toroama reaffirms Bougainville’s self-determination
BOUGAINVILLE President Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to its political aspirations, economic development, and peacebuilding efforts, while urging greater recognition of its history and the
New boats to cut isolation for Bougainville atolls
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government has launched four new passenger vessels to improve transport, emergency access and trade links for remote atoll communities.
PACNEWS THREE, 10 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Parliament must now deal with Bougainville referendum result with respect, responsibility and unity: PM Marape2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders say decolonisation remains unfinished
Bougainville independence debate enters parliament
PAPUA New Guinea’s Parliament has moved a step closer to setting out how it will handle Bougainville’s independence question.
PACNEWS TWO, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
PACNEWS TWO 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
PACNEWS THREE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence2. PACIFIC — Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from
PACNEWS ONE, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — PM Wale pledges Australia reset as Solomon Islands reviews China pact2. PNG— Reject Bougainville result: Namah3. B/VILLE — President Toroama warns PNG Parliament debate will
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities2. PNG — PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville
PACNEWS TWO, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Bougainville VP slams PNG Parliament debate as ‘premature’ Independence push2. UN — El Niño confirmed, set to fuel more extreme weather, says WMO3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS ONE, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Israel opens Embassy in Suva as Fiji and Israel deepen relations2. FIJI — Fiji PM Rabuka hails ‘golden era’ with Israel3. AUST — Solomons PM to meet Albanese with China
Bougainville government takes control of copper assets
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has consolidated its control over the island’s largest potential economic
PNG holds back on Bougainville’s freedom
SIX years ago, the people of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly for independence from Papua New
Bougainville’s Toroama urges economic sustainability
BOUGAINVILLE has been urged to become economically independent as its leaders seek full independence from Papua New Guinea by
See, judge, act: Bougainville – Elephant in the Pacific room
AROUND Papua New Guinea (PNG), views are being heard on the next step for the Bougainville Referendum of
East New Britain group supports Bougainville independence
THE Mataungan Association backs Bougainville’s independence, saying the region has been failed by successive
Calm count for Bougainville poll
POLLING and counting in the Bougainville' election have been calm. The territory’s Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsuianai, said operations had been smooth and results had started to flow in after some initial
Bougainville seeks air service
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to resume operations in Bougainville with USD 238,000 funding to re-establish
PNG, Bougainville resume independence talks
New Zealand will host post-referendum talks between the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has
