Fiji Water Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients
NADI, March 18, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF), one of the largest philanthropic organisations in
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PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw2. FOOTBALL — PNG Hekari FC and Tahiti United share spoils after late drama3. RUGBY — Julian Savea back, Joel
PACNEWS ONE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis2. SOL — Solomon Islands Prime Minister welcomes newly sworn-in ministers3. SOL — Solomon Islands
PACNEWS THREE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submission at 66th session2. FIJI — Fiji moves toward ratifying Pacific Resilience Facility3. AUST — ‘Petulant’ Trump blasts
PACNEWS TWO, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NIUE — Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved2. SOL — Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid3. PACIFIC — NZ to
PACNEWS ONE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition2. TONGA — New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: UN — War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief2. COOKS — Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff ‘concerning but not beyond repair: Former PM Helen
PACNEWS TWO, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ PM Luxon calls Sāmoa ‘family’ but defends visa rules for Pacific travellers2. PACIFIC — NZ, Samoa vow to combat flow of drugs through Pacific ‘super
PACNEWS ONE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum DSG Solofa warns climate change is Pacific’s ‘single greatest threat’2. PACIFIC — Samoan leader calls out great power ‘bullying’ as hosts NZ prime
PACNEWS THREE, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers2. VAN — Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling3. FIJI — Proposed
PACNEWS TWO, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — British and Lithuanian arrested in major cocaine haul in Vanuatu2. NZ — Winston Peters signals wider Pacific visa changes after fee cut3. MARSH — From the Deep Sea to ancient
PACNEWS ONE, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Iran war on Pacific agenda as Christopher Luxon jets to Samoa, Tonga for meetings2. PACIFIC — CROP Heads meet amidst evolving Regional and Global Environment3. PACIFIC —
Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity: Regional partners advance ocean governance and sustainable futures
SUVA, Fiji–“The Pacific Ocean is central to the region’s livelihoods, cultures, and future.” These words from Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, captured the sentiments expressed across two weeks of
Jobs at the heart of the new playbook for Pacific small states
WHEN a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu in 2024, nearly 80,000 people — roughly one quarter of the population — were
New Zealand reaffirms strong partnership with Fiji
NEW Zealand has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji across key sectors, including defence, community development, and disaster
Bougainville government takes control of copper assets
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has consolidated its control over the island’s largest potential economic
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CONGRESSWOMAN Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen is optimistic that federal funding for critical port improvements in American Samoa will ultimately be
ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development
A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and
Collaborative efforts needed for Fiji’s national development
FIJI’S national development priorities must be closely linked to funding and realistic implementation to improve policy
PNG students say $AUD600m for league team could be better spent
CHIEFS – that’s the official name for the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League team, announced by Prime Minister James Marape at the PM's XIII fixture in October
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AMERICAN Samoa has entered the new year with renewed attention on strengthening its economy and staying connected in an increasingly digital
Why we must read
WHY do we read, and is it important? We tend to see reading just as a skill that we acquire at school and then use for various tasks in our