PACNEWS TWO, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds2. PNG — PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville3. PNG — PNG Parliament
Development
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Laurie Daley supports PNG Chiefs’ entry in 20283. RUGBY — Fijian Drua
PACNEWS ONE, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as government hold firm2. FIJI — Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen
PACNEWS THREE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule2. COOKS/NZ — Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ3. AUST/PNG — Additional support for Papua New
PACNEWS TWO, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. GUAM — Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam2. PACIFIC— Guam, Chuuk seek medical collaboration3. SAMOA — Samoa Observer has become a political paper4. AUST — Papua
PACNEWS ONE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes for urgent climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates2. NZ/COOKS — Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in New Zealand but no talks with Luxon3. PACIFIC — U.S seeks
PACNEWS THREE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid Luxon controversy2. PALAU — “Pacific’s Candidate”: Palau nominates
PACNEWS TWO, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu urged to honour UN obligations and protect refugees2. PACIFIC — NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts3. AUST — Australia’s high court orders
Fiji Water Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients
NADI, March 18, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF), one of the largest philanthropic organisations in
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
