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,
Development
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
PACNEWS TWO, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Tuna stock hold firm, but FFA warns future at risk2. PACIFIC — Fiji jumps, Samoa plunges in World Press Freedom Index3. FIJI — Fiji Medical Association calls for
PACNEWS ONE, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ADB ready to mobilise support for Pacific countries impacted by the Middle East crisis2. NIUE — Niue voters stick with experience as Tagelagi eyes top job again3. SOL —
PACNEWS THREE, 1 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji’s PM: Emergency won’t affect polls2. SOL — Appeal Court to decide if Solomon Islands PM must call parliament to face no-confidence vote3. GUAM — Guam Senator
Iran war, fuel woe: Iran watches the Pacific and hits when the time is right
THE war in Iran has sent shockwaves to the other side of the globe, affecting Pacific aviation, tourism, energy prices and
PACNEWS ONE, 1 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — ‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout2. PACIFIC — Pacific activists call out fossil fuel dependence as prices
PACNEWS THREE, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — State of emergency possible amid crackdown: Fiji PM2. PACIFIC — Pre-COP31 to put Pacific reality front and centre: Fiji Climate Change Minister3. PALAU — Zero-Tolerance Drug
PACNEWS TWO, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum report lays out gains and gaps as Pacific faces rising pressures2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM outlines government response and priorities3. COOKS — Cook Islands
PACNEWS THREE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief2. PACIFIC — PNG Foreign Minister urges Melanesian unity3. PACIFIC — Pacific Drug
PACNEWS TWO, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Samoa PM Fiame warns Pacific future at risk if people can’t ‘stay and have a stake’2. AUST — Australia heads to UN nuclear talks as Thistlethwaite
PACNEWS ONE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart2. FIJI — Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review to strengthen accountability accelerate SDG: PM Rabuka3.
PACNEWS THREE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency2. PACIFIC — How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific3. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy2. CNMI — Major disaster declaration granted for CNMI as Sinlaku recovery begins3. PACIFIC — Women seek
PACNEWS ONE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa high chief warns Fiji ‘undermining our own diplomats’ in foreign policy failure2. NIUE — The cost of living crisis shapes Niue election as voters seek economic relief at
PACNEWS THREE, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution2. W|PAPUA — Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands2. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal showdown2. USA/PNG — U.S, PNG seal US$18 million health dealth to boost disease response under
PACNEWS ONE, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji has fuel, but price pain bites as PM Rabuka roll out $56 million response2. PACIFIC — US$239M Pacific health push targets NCD crisis, 11,000 jobs un regional shake-up3. COOKS
PACNEWS THREE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says UN labour agency2. AUST — Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG3. FIJI — Defence
PACNEWS TWO, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Opposition MP Kenilorea says Solomon Islands facing ‘Constitutional impasse’ as PM loses numbers2. PACIFIC — Pacific countries declare fuel emergency as households worldwide
PACNEWS ONE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: SOL – POLITICS/COURTS: INDEPTH SOLOMONS PACNEWS 1: Thu 23 Apr 2026 Solomon Islands AG Muria urges Courtof Appeal to set aside order against PM Manele HONIARA, 23 APRIL 2026 (INDEPTH
PACNEWS THREE, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Climate chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability2. UN — UN SG Guterres urges countries to ‘unleash the renewables revolution’3. PACIFIC — Tiny Pacific
