PACNEWS THREE 31 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining2. NZ — ‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns3.
Development
Solomon Islands, Japan forge key development partnership
THE Solomon Islands has signed a loan deal with the Japan to support fiscal stability and economic resilience, as it pushes ahead with reforms to strengthen governance and broaden growth.
PACNEWS THREE, 30 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal2. A/SAMOA — Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing
PACNEWS TWO 30 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero2. VAN — Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and Decolonisation3. PACIFIC — Where Australia
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 ONE, 30 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific summit to put ‘human face’ on climate change2. PACIFIC — ‘Listen to the Pacific’: NZ urged to rethink regional approach3. SOL — Solomons PM says
Australia outstrips China in Pacific aid
AUSTRALIA has overtaken China to become the Pacific’s dominant source of lending and infrastructure investment according to the 2026 Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map.
PACNEWS TWO, 29 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts2. PACIFIC — Expert says Pacific seabed minerals becoming next test of regional sovereignty3. TONGA — Semisi Sika
PACNEWS ONE, 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Bougainville leaders endorse final position and recommend 2030 Independence declaration date2. VAN — Newly appointed Director General welcomed by the MSG Secretariat staff3.SOL
PACNEWS ONE, 27 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Expert says one year after landmark climate ruling, Pacific children still waiting for change2. PACIFIC — Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations discusses Indo-Pacific
Wale pushes for stronger US partnership in Washington
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has used an official visit to Washington, to advance priorities on development, investment and maritime security.
PACNEWS ONE, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands warns of Climate crisis at UN, pledges sustainable urban growth2. FIJI — New Constitution could be ready before next election: Fiji Acting AG3. USA/SOL—
PNG LNG landowner stakes will not be diluted, Marape says
PAPUA New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, has sought to calm concerns over the PNG LNG project, saying the government will not dilute landowners’ and provincial governments’ equity stakes.
Pacific moves to turn climate finance promises into bankable projects
PACIFIC leaders have taken a major step towards closing the region's climate finance gap after concluding a regional workshop aimed at turning long-standing climate finance commitments into investment-ready projects.
Tuvalu says SDG progress needs urgent global action at UN forum
TUVALU used a United Nations sustainability forum to press rich nations for faster climate finance and reforms to the global financial system.
PACNEWS ONE, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands general election: Candidates spending big on billboards to win over voters2. PNG — PNG ousts Taiwanese officials, seeks to ‘reassure’ China after
PACNEWS TWO 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals2. TUVALU — Tuvalu calls for stronger UN support to tackle Pacific security threats3. SOL — Dr
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Samoa welcomes Australia-backed multi-million-dollar Rugby League deal3.
PACNEWS THREE 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu Government turns to independence pioneers after Matthew-Hunter talks stall2. PALAU — Palau ramps up security, lodging plans as 55th PIFLM nears3. PACIFIC — Peace
PACNEWS TWO 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision2. PACIFIC — UN warns Pacific digital boom opening door to cybercrime3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS ONE, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Islands reject missile test in ‘blue continent’2. VAN — Vanuatu urged to strengthen defences against rising Pacific drug threat3. COOKS — Cook
PACNEWS TWO 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL/AUST — Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package2. TONGA — Tonga ratifies CTBT, completing Treaty universalisation in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT — Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji2. RUGBY — Next assignment for Flying Fijians3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Free-falling Tigers reveal
