Solomon Islands minister says security and development must move together
THE Solomon Islands’ new government sees security and development as closely linked, while pushing for stronger national ownership
Development
Chinese town development for Port Moresby
BAOSEN International Holdings Limited is pressing ahead with a proposed PGK4 billion mixed-use development in Port Moresby’s Five-Mile precinct in what could become one of the largest private property investments in
Wale pushes Australia reset, highlights $SBD200m aid
MATHEW Wale says Solomon Islands will continue to work closely with Australia on infrastructure financing while also engaging other partners, including the United States, as it pursues development priorities.
“People need to know their rights”: What Solomon Islands youth want from leaders
LESS corruption. More transparency. Development that reaches rural villages, not just urban centers. These are the demands of young Solomon Islanders in a governance survey, and unless political leaders start listening,
PM Wale on Australia visit
THE Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Mathew Wale, has arrived in Australia on his first official overseas visit since taking office.
Fiji enacts new Tourism Act 2026
FIJI’S tourism industry has entered a new regulatory phase following the passing of the Tourism Bill No. 10 of 2026, which has now
Pacific youth are worried but want to engage
A SURVEY of young people across four Pacific Island nations has produced telling results. Youth are not that happy with
PACNEWS THREE, 27 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says NZ Customs Minister2. FIJI — Fiji Police seize nearly $10m in drug-linked assets and unexplained wealth3. PALAU
PACNEWS TWO, 27 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: UN – CLIMATE CHANG: PACNEWS PACNEWS 2: Wed 27 May 2026 UN Climate Chief Stiell warns fossil fuel crisis shows urgent need for clean energy transition COPENHAGEN, 27 MAY 2026 (PACNEWS) — UN
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, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — IRENA pushes faster fossil fuel exit as electrification becomes key to energy transition2. COOKS — Cook Islands declares end to dengue outbreak after more than a year3. FIJI —
PACNEWS TWO, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands leads Pacific call against nuclear weapons at UN2. PACIFIC — Taiwan rejects Nauru’s ‘Province of China’ label, says ‘does not reflect
PACNEWS ONE, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders push climate justice and sea-level rise action2. PACIFIC — NZ defence spend meets Pacific reality of rising drug threat3. PACIFIC — Pacific digital growth
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
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 ONE, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Special FFMM session endorses regional response mechanism under the Biketawa Declaration2. PACIFIC — PIFS continues in-person meetings despite costs and fuel worries3. PACIFIC
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—
PACNEWS TWO, 22 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Benny Wenda calls for Indonesia’s expulsion from MSG and Pacific Islands Forum2. UN — Right to strike protected under key labour treaty, says UN World Court3. MARSH —
Australia’s 4Rs and development cooperation
DEVELOPMENT cooperation is no longer the soft edge of foreign policy. It is now uniquely suited to
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
PACNEWS THREE, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — “No Need for State of Emergency” – Fiji Government says situation under control2. SOL — “Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges
