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
Economy
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
PACNEWS ONE, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Papua New Guinea says it will shut Taiwan’s rep office, winning praise from China2. PACIFIC — West losing battle for influence in Asia-Pacific, warns Australian envoy3. FIJI
PACNEWS ONE, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as Pacific leaders speak out2. UN — UN readies US$100 million as
ADB lowers growth forecast amid energy market disruptions
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific for 2026 and lifted its inflation
Fiji revenue surpasses forecast by $156.9 million as economy shows resilience
FIJI’S tax revenue reached $FJD3.226 billion in the first 11 months of the financial year, exceeding government forecasts
Business leaders urge investment in mining
FIJI’S private sector has called for greater investment in mining and clearer accountability on excise tax
PACNEWS TWO, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands GREAT coalition to unveil policy blueprint on Monday 2. AUST — Australian Parliament opens inquiry into Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal agreement 3. COOKS — Cook
PACNEWS THREE, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale2. VAN — Vanuatu to strengthen border defences as drug trafficking threat grows across Pacific3. FIJI — Fiji –
Vanuatu, Australia sign landmark Nakamal Agreement
AUSTRALIA and Vanuatu have signed a new treaty which will deepen security, disaster response, and economic ties between the two countries.
Oil crisis options
THE fuel crisis will impact heavily on the stretched and strained maritime service industry, even as Fiji and the Marshall Islands host the inaugural PBSP Ministerial Council meeting in Majuro.
Fiji budget described as responsible amid fiscal challenges
FIJI’S Coalition Government has tabled a $FJD4.87 billion spending plan which has been described as "responsible" and
