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
Economy
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.
PACNEWS TWO 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Climate chief calls for faster shift to renewables as conflict and climate drive energy crisis2. SAMOA — SPC launches Samoa Education data system to strengthen Planning and
PACNEWS THREE 27 JULY 2027
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — At least 10 feared dead in Gold Ridge Pit collapse in Solomon Islands2. PACIFIC — More Pacific defence partnerships likely after PNG and NZ sign agreement, expert says3. SOL
PACNEWS TWO 27 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC— ‘Everyone will be loser’: Taiwan deputy minister says war with China would be bad for the Pacific2. FIJI — Election timeline is very clear, Fiji PM Rabuka
Pacific ports: Linchpin in a changing world
WHETHER you're talking about ports in massive metropolitan centres—like Shanghai and Los Angeles, or the small wharves serving remote island communities—Pacific ports form the backbone of global trade and local
PACNEWS TWO, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. ACP — OACPS Ministers adopt reform agenda, Back Malabo declaration and resource mobilisation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Climate Ministers meet ahead of key regional and global talks3. SOL
PACNEWS TWO, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. A/SAMOA — The U.S plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining2. PACIFIC — U.S moves ahead with American Samoa seabed mining plan amid
