PACNEWS ONE, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — More political parties reflect healthy democracy, Fiji needs time for constitutional changes, says Ratuva2. PACIFIC — Palau Justice Minister calls for turning Regional Security
Fisheries
President Trump Supports Commercial Fisheries in US Pacific Islands
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council Today welcomed President Trump’s proclamation, Restoring
PACNEWS TWO, 11 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— IPCC chief says 1.5°C threshold near as scientists push ahead with new climate assessment2. TOKELAU — New Zealand closes down Tokelau self-governance3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities2. PNG — PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville
PACNEWS ONE, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Israel opens Embassy in Suva as Fiji and Israel deepen relations2. FIJI — Fiji PM Rabuka hails ‘golden era’ with Israel3. AUST — Solomons PM to meet Albanese with China
PACNEWS THREE, 13 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru Parliament backs move to rename nation as Naoero2. PACIFIC — PNG aims to expand Marine Protected Areas: Kilepa3. PACIFIC — Palau’s marine conservation success
Tuvalu secures $10.9 million boost for sustainable fisheries
THE Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) has finalised a landmark funding agreement to secure the long-term sustainability of the nation’s
Vanuatu reports fish poisoning increase
HEALTH authorities in Vanuatu have reported a growing number of ciguatera (fish poisoning). From January to
The new sheroes: Women drive fish industry
“WOMEN have always been at the heart of Fiji’s fisheries, but their stories too often go untold,” Women in Fisheries Network-Fiji
Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park: A Small Village Making a Big Impact
On a quiet afternoon in 2009, after a game of touch rugby, Manoa Duwai sat down to eat. In front of him was a bowl of rice and cup of
SSC to review monument fishing, false killer whale science and Kona crab limits at March meeting
From monument fishing regulations to false killer whale science and Hawai‘i fishery catch limits, the Western Pacific Regional
Former regional fisheries boss joins new university
A RESPECTED Pacific leader has quit the region’s largest university to join an emerging learning
The European Union renews major ocean partnership with the Pacific – PEUMP phase 2 agreement brings revitalised investment and cooperation with SPC, FFA, OPOC, and USP
SUVA, Fiji – The European Union (EU) renews its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), and the University of the South Pacific (USP) to advance their shared
Partnership for progress between EU and FFA
THE Pacific Tuna fishery underpins national budgets and economic resilience for many member countries. Recognition of the
Multi-year commitment to improving Pacific fisheries management
FRANCE’S direct funding and support commitments included €EUR1.3 million worth of equipment in 2025, and €EUR2
French navy supports Pacific fisheries surveillance initiatives
FRANCE plays a key role in managing a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, supporting
Fisheries are deeply embedded in Pacific culture
THE Pacific region’s fisheries success is the result of deliberate, coordinated leadership focused on sustainability and community
Pacific region champions sustainable fisheries for economic resilience
THE Pacific region is focused on sustainable fisheries management to boost long-term economic resilience and local
Strengthening sustainable fisheries in the Blue Pacific
THE Blue Pacific’s tuna resources remain central to economic resilience and sovereign decision-making for member
Solomons tuna processing plant design completed, awaiting finance
A TUNA processing facility which could boost the Solomon Islands economy has stalled due to funding
Kiribati announces $AUD202 million fisheries earnings
KIRIBATI has announced a third straight year of fisheries earnings in excess of $AUD
The Monumental Task of Managing Longline Fisheries in the Western Pacific
Walk into a fish market or grocery store in Hawai‘i and you are likely to see a poke counter. For that, you can thank a fisherman – and in many cases, a
Off the hook: Billion-dollar industry escapes oversight
DESPITE 10 years of discussions, development, and technical research, the fisheries companies which take billions of dollars of tuna from the Pacific remain relatively
