New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
Development
PACNEWS THREE, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji leads in tertiary education but faces pressure on jobs and quality: UNESCO report2. UN — 273 million out of school3. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers position regional
PACNEWS TWO, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NZ/TUV — New Zealand pledges $20 million to Tuvalu, leaders agree to an eventual treaty2. COOKS — Cook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags on3. FIJI —
PACNEWS ONE, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — New Solomon Islands Opposition Coalition seeks Court ruling on Political deadlock2. NZ/TUVALU — Tuvalu, NZ deepen ties as PM Teo calls for cautious approach to deep sea mining3.
PACNEWS THREE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UNEP pushes to host BBNJ Secretariat as talks enter critical phase2. PACIFIC — PSIDS push for strong, accountable Ocean governance at BBNJ talks in New York3. FIJI — USP study
PACNEWS TWO, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Think tank report says U.S military treats Guam as a ‘disposable asset’2. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University flags funding challenge, pushes community model to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Ikale Tahi prop Latu set for Super Rugby Pacific debut – Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Umaga eyes strong finish with ‘struggling’ Moana Pasifika before All Blacks
PACNEWS ONE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Scholars warn Micronesia in the crossfire as militarisation rises2. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University targets student success with Pacific-led learning model3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific faces ‘Polycrisis’ as Security pressures intensify — Forum report2. PACIFIC — Pacific islands urged to pool traditional knowledge and diverse practices to provide
PACNEWS TWO, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University positions Pacific knowledge at the centre of higher education2. PACIFIC — Scientists endorse restoration of commercial fishing in Pacific
PACNEWS ONE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — WCPFC report shows record Pacific tuna catch, warns of climate change risks2. TONGA — Tonga PM welcomes U.S deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns3.
PACNEWS THREE, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices2. PACIFIC — Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region3. PACIFIC — Climate
People before profit
SOLOMON Islands is reshaping its tourism sector, putting people, culture, and sustainability at the heart of
PACNEWS TWO, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UK — Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States2. ACP — OACP SG appoints Katalaina Sapolu of Samoa as Assistant SG for global operations3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS ONE, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates2. FIJI — Fiji, Tuvalu advance pre-COP 31 preparations3. B/VILLE — Bougainville
PACNEWS TWO, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds2. PNG — PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville3. PNG — PNG Parliament
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Laurie Daley supports PNG Chiefs’ entry in 20283. RUGBY — Fijian Drua
PACNEWS ONE, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as government hold firm2. FIJI — Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen
PACNEWS THREE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule2. COOKS/NZ — Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ3. AUST/PNG — Additional support for Papua New
PACNEWS TWO, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. GUAM — Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam2. PACIFIC— Guam, Chuuk seek medical collaboration3. SAMOA — Samoa Observer has become a political paper4. AUST — Papua
PACNEWS ONE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes for urgent climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates2. NZ/COOKS — Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in New Zealand but no talks with Luxon3. PACIFIC — U.S seeks
PACNEWS THREE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid Luxon controversy2. PALAU — “Pacific’s Candidate”: Palau nominates