Albanese says Fiji deal fully budgeted, not aimed at China
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have rejected suggestions their new security and development agreement was designed to shut out China.
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FCEF positive on new budget
THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) says measures in Fiji’s 2026-27 Budget aimed at relieving business cost pressures and strengthening skills development, will boost investment confidence. Under the
Fiji spends big on education in 2026–27 Budget
EDUCATION received the largest single allocation in Fiji’s 2026–27 National Budget, with $FJD883 million earmarked for
Fiji budget described as responsible amid fiscal challenges
FIJI’S Coalition Government has tabled a $FJD4.87 billion spending plan which has been described as "responsible" and
Fiji launches $500 million hospital transformation
FIJI has allocated $FJD647 million to the health sector, with a major $500 million transformation project FIJI has allocated $FJD647
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
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
New Caledonia to let Congress decide on social security spend
NEW CALEDONIA’S government has approved a draft deliberation to create a fund that would give Congress authority over social security and disability budget allocations — a power the institution currently lacks.
PACNEWS THREE, 05 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
Fiji puts off local government elections until national polls: PM
FIJI will defer local government elections until after the next general election. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has
Building trust through transparent public finance practices
PUBLIC finance decisions must connect clearly to people's lives through ongoing dialogue and
Fiji Budget 25/26: Government delivers deficit budget
The Fiji Government has delivered a FJ$886 million deficit budget in parliament this morning. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Biman Prasad says the budget is a “practical and a deeply measured
Niue government prioritises investments in social and economic infrastructure
Niue Minister for Finance, Crossley Tatui highlights investment and Infrastructure Management, revealing a total replacement value of Niue’s assets as approximately $200 million NZD (US$118.56
Australia commits $72 million in budget support for Fiji
The Australian Government has committed an additional FJ$72 million (AU$50 million) in budget support to Fiji for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad and the
CNMI governor says federal memo on funding freeze a ‘wake-up call’ for states and territories
CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios said the Office of the Budget Management’s rescinded memo that called for a pause on all federal assistance programmes served as a wake-up call for all states and
Opinion: Two ideas from Fiji for PNG’s upcoming budget
With the 2025 budget due to be delivered next month (November 2024), PNG should look to Fiji to see what else it could do to help the country’s
VT8.6 billion cut in Vanuatu’s 2025 national budget
The Bill for the Appropriation (2025) Act in Vanuatu reflects a reduction in the national budget by VT8.6 billion (US$72.11 million) for the year
Millions ‘not properly audited’ for APEC: PNG Auditor General
More than K500 million (US$127 million) of public funds expended to deliver Apec 2018 in Port Moresby could not be properly audited because of poor or no
Palau signs FY 2025 Budget Act, averting government shutdown
The Palau national government avoided a shutdown with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Unified Budget Act on 30 September
Solomon Islands government’s stimulus package mismanaged
An audit report on the $306 million (US$36 million) Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) has produced disturbing
Guam business leader warns ’25 budget bill constitutes crisis waiting to happen
The Guam Chamber of Commerce was taken aback by the US$1.3 billion spending measure narrowly passed by the legislature last week, predicting it would entail crisis management in the coming fiscal year. The business
Palau’s President proposes $3.4M Supplemental Budget to address healthcare shortfall
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has submitted a US$3.4 million supplemental budget proposal to Olbiil era Kelulau for consideration. The proposal allocates US$3.4 million and appropriates US$2.7 million. In his
Exams in doubt after Solomon Islands Government cuts entire funding allocation
All examination classes face the possibility of not sitting their exams as the Solomon Islands Government has cut the entire budget allocation of more than $70 million (US$8.41 million) for this year’s national
