PACNEWS SPORTS, Tuesday 4 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Team Pacific signs off Glasgow26 with a judo medal, Silver Ferns gold as all eyes turn to 20302. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever
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PACNEWS SPORTS, 31 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa could face rugby ban after government withdraws support2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Golden day for Fiji: Rainibogi smashes Games records3. RUGBY — Impact Beyond legacy
PACNEWS SPORTS, 30 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa Government withdraws recognition and support of Lakapi Samoa2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Fijian to win historic medal in women’s Games boxing3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Naihamu dominates Drua awards with triple crown2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — ‘My bloodline’: teen boxer brings Tuvalu fire to Games3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Elliott
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Sports ministers renew Commonwealth cooperation through sport2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Sāmoa and Nauru win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games3. RUGBY — Fiji
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tonga stun hosts as Pacific athletes light up Commonwealth Games2. FOOTBALL — New Zealand win OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 20263. RUGBY — NSW Waratahs
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Legge warns Drua against complacency ahead of final2. RUGBY — Pasifika Players supported by PacificAus Sports share their 2026 Super Rugby Women’s experience3. COMMONWEALTH
No negotiation
THE Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum focuses on ensuring the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is implemented across Commonwealth member
Collective action for trust and integrity in Commonwealth governance
THE Nadi Declaration renews core Commonwealth principles to strengthen the rule of law, human rights, and governance across 56 member
Commonwealth creates model laws for global AI regulation
THE Commonwealth leads global efforts to create model laws on AI, aiming to harness its benefits while mitigating risks across 56 diverse
Global call to solidify the rule of law
THE rule of law isn't just an abstract principle for constitutions or courts; it's the foundation of citizens' trust in democracy and safeguards their safety, health, and
Strengthening rule of law: Fiji hosts Commonwealth meeting
TODAY marks the opening of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) in Nadi, Fiji, bringing together 150 delegates to strengthen legal safeguards and promote the rule of
Commonwealth takes Nauru bank service
AUSTRALIA’S CommBank has opened its doors in Nauru, replacing Bendigo which provided services on the
Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls.
Youthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares
The vibrant colours and rich Samoan culture filled the room as the 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) opened in Apia, Samoa
Important milestones at CHOGM
More than 4,000 delegates and leaders from 56 Commonwealth countries will gather in Apia, this week for the bi-annual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
“This is our chance,” says Samoa PM Fiame
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa views the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as a unique opportunity for the small island nation to highlight its rich
‘Not sitting on our laurels’, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner Manoni
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region's vast ocean and marine
Opinion: Samoa rolls out a red-carpet welcome fit for a king
‘Leave your suits at home.’ That’s the travel advisory message from Samoa’s prime minister ahead of her tiny Pacific nation hosting one of the world’s most prestigious meeting of world leaders next month, in
King Charles aims to defy health challenges to attend crucial Commonwealth meeting
King Charles will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa on October 21 and embark on a tour of Australia later this year. According to the Daily Express, Buckingham Palace officials are
Opinion: Can the Commonwealth save paradise?
As Foreign Minister of Ghana, I do get around a fair bit. Often, I’m immersed in briefing papers on flights, with little to no time for looking out the window to take in the aerial sights on the approach to
21 countries agree to assist Samoa police in providing security during CHOGM
Over 20 countries including New Zealand and Australia have given the green light to lend a hand to the Samoan police in providing security for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024. This was
