Rabuka reaffirms Fiji–UNFPA partnership on development priorities
FIJI’S Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund
Development
PACNEWS THREE, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery2. B/VILLE — Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence
PACNEWS TWO, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘World will be plunged into deepening insecurity’ without climate action: AOSIS warns2. SOL — Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over
PACNEWS ONE, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvaluans get second shot at Australia visa under Falepili pathway2. FIJI — Death on Jone Vakarisi now murder probe as Fiji Military admits error3. COOKS — Cook Islands PM
PACNEWS TWO, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash2. B/VILLE — 12 dead, 100,000 hit as Bougainville battles cyclone Maila devastation3. COOKS — Migrant workers in
PACNEWS THREE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe2. SOL — Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid Political standoff3. FIJI — Jone
PACNEWS THREE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe2. SOL — Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid Political standoff3. FIJI — Jone
French Senators visit New Caledonia
A DELEGATION of six French senators arrived in Nouméa on Friday for a week-long mission focused on economic development in New
PACNEWS ONE, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Vuda must not become the Pacific’s ashtray: Fiji UN envoy Tarakinikini warns2. PACIFIC — Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels3. PACIFIC — Forum Troika
PACNEWS THREE, 17 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise2. MARSH — Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis3. FIJI — Service,
PACNEWS ONE, 17 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru appoints first Vice President Aingimea after Constitutional reform2. FIJI — Tonga PM Lord Fakafānua pays tribute to late Fiji President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau3. SOL —
PACNEWS THREE, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr Talia2. PACIFIC — Island-wide power outage on Saipan, Tinian; Guam remains in Condition 13.
PACNEWS TWO, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help2. TONGA — Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery
PACNEWS TWO, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: PAC – CLIMATE CHANGE: THE GUARDIAN PACNEWS 2: Thu 16 Apr 2026 Tuvalu, tiny Pacific nation at the forefront of climate crisis, to host world leaders before Cop31 summit FUNAFUTI/CANBERRA, 16 APRIL
PACNEWS ONE, 16 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC— No risk to Palau Forum travel but NZ ready to step in if Pacific fuel pressure grows – NZ PM Luxon2. PACIFIC — Middle East conflict chokes end of supply chain as lights go
PACNEWS THREE, 15 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PSIDS will arrive in Santa Marta as one: PM Napat2. PACIFIC — Global fuel crisis a call to reduce reliance on fossil fuels: Regenvanu3. TUVALU — Tuvalu fuel supply
PACNEWS TWO, 15 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow2. PNG — PNG PM Marape calls PNGDF for calm, discipline and order3. SAMOA — Drug crisis hits Sāmoa as
PACNEWS ONE, 15 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL —Constitutional bombshell: Chief Justice rules Solomon Islands PM broke law by delaying Parliament2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Manele to appeal High Court ruling on No –
PACNEWS THREE, 14 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FSM — Sinlaku leaves one dead, one missing and trails of destruction in Chuuk2. PACIFIC — Federal aid activated for Guam and CNMI as Sinlaku develops into a ‘monster’ super
PACNEWS TWO, 14 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kiribati pushes for real climate action, targets COP312. PACIFIC — Pacific Church Leaders’ Meeting opens in Fiji with focus on “life, identity, and spirituality”3. SOL
PACNEWS ONE, 14 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUV — Tuvalu declares State of Emergency over power, fuel risks2. FIJI — Fiji Military warns of firm action after security threats3. CNMI — Monstrous Sinlaku to hit Saipan, Tinian
PACNEWS THREE, 13 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1.PALAU —Military build up in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says PALAU – DEFENCE: PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES PACNEWS 3: Mon 13 Apr 2026 Military buildup in Palau faces growing
PACNEWS TWO, 13 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands MP Kenilorea challenges Governor General, defends court move2. FIJI — Fiji Labour Party raises alarm over attempted breaches at Fiji Military facilities3. PALAU
