PACNEWS TWO, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund2. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour
Economy
PACNEWS THREE, Wednesday 26 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Three Permanent Secretaries sworn in to lead key government ministries2. VAN — Vanuatu Government reaffirms One-China Policy3. PACIFIC — Environmental review of seabed mining
PACNEWS TWO, Wednesday 26 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji says COP31 must put ocean at centre of climate action2. FIJI — Tourism industry ready to host pre-COP 31 summit: Minister Gavoka3. PALAU — Palau expects more than 2,000
PACNEWS ONE, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations2. PACIFIC — Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan3. PACIFIC — Pacific nations detain
Wale calls for stronger development cooperation
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale wants better alignment between development partners and national priorities and help deliver tangible results for the
PACNEWS ONE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale2. NAOERO — President Adeang backs Winston Peters economy comments as Naoero’s economic progress
PACNEWS TWO, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at
PACNEWS ONE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘Regional ownership matters most,’ Pacific foreign ministers say amid fragile bloc unity2. COOKS — Cook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join
PACNEWS TWO, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers call for stronger financing to tackle gender-based violence2. PACIFIC — New Pacific database tracks US$3.7 billion in maritime investment3. AUST —
PACNEWS ONE, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands Party poised for fifth consecutive term as preliminary results come in2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for stronger regional unity as global competition
PACNEWS TWO 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Foreign Ministers push stronger nuclear language after China missile test2. COOKS — Polling booths open in Cook Islands3. PNG — PNG Government floats idea for
PACNEWS TWO, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific faces “fight for our lives” from triple planetary crisis: SPREP DG2. UN — World marks second warmest July on record3. COOKS — Cost of living, water tariffs,
PACNEWS ONE, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Australian Foreign Minister Wong tables Ocean of Peace Alliance, Fiji Vuvale Union in Parliament2. PACIFIC — China warns Pacific Islands diplomat not to sour ties over Taiwan3.
PNG PM urges Australian businesses to invest now as decade of growth opens
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape urged Australian businesses to deepen their investment in the country, saying the next decade would bring major resource projects, infrastructure development and closer
PACNEWS ONE, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls2. PACIFIC — Pacific stands together to strengthen global voice3. PACIFIC — Philippines
PACNEWS THREE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Wong backs Pacific led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future2. PACIFIC — Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement as diplomats meet in
PACNEWS TWO, 06 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji says preparations on track for Pre-COP31 Meeting2. PACIFIC — Wong heads to Fiji for Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting ahead of Palau Summit3. NZ — Calls growing to sack
PACNEWS TWO, 05 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision2. PACIFIC — Pacific preparations underway ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau3. SOL —
PACNEWS THREE, Tuesday 4 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Top U.S admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific2. PACIFIC — Pacific health leaders gather to shape future as PMA marks 30 years3. FIJI —
Wale: Friends to all, enemies to none
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to an independent foreign policy, saying the priority is to advance national interests rather than become entangled in
PACNEWS ONE, 03 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — Kingmaker candidate elected new president of New Caledonia’s government2. COOKS — Cook Islands election: ‘The political party system is facing extinction’3. PNG
PACNEWS ONE, 29 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands, U.S sign Shiprider agreement to protect maritime domain2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders ‘play both sides’ as China divides Forum over missile test –
PACNEWS THREE 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — AIIB approves USD$80 million to strengthen Fiji’s economic and climate resilience2. SOL — U.S Coast Guard Cutter arrives ahead of historic Solomon Islands-U.S Shiprider deal3.
