PACNEWS ONE, 09 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — New Pacific Islands Forum partner model set for first test in NZ2. PACIFIC — El Niño impacts on Pacific forecast to last well into 20273. FIJI — Fiji’s HIV crisis
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PACNEWS THREE, 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Palau takes charge as Forum Leaders begin talks2. PACIFIC — ‘This is the moment to invest’: Cook Islands PM backs Pacific Resilience Facility3. PACIFIC — Tonga calls
PACNEWS THREE, 31 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACFIFIC — Palau President Whipps pushes for fixed annual Forum date2. PACIFIC — Kiribati President Maamau hands Small Island States Chair to Palau3. PACIFIC — Palau takes SIS
Palau prepares for Pacific summit as climate and security pressures build
PALAU is gearing up to welcome leaders from across the Pacific for this year’s 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in
Former PIFS boss dies
TRIBUTES have started to flow in for former Pacific Islands Forum secretary general, Sir Noel Levi, who died last week in his
Fiji ready to host 2026 Fiji-Australia Business Forum
THE Australia-Fiji Business Forum (AFBF) successfully reinforced Australia-Fiji collaboration, with plans for future engagement centred on economic opportunities and sector
Taiwan boosts Palau economy ahead of Pacific leaders’ meeting
TAIWAN has started to strengthen Pacific alliances ahead of the regional leaders’ meeting scheduled for
Australia-Fiji business forum to focus on growth, digitalisation, and sustainability
THE upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, taking place from 22–24 October 2025 at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for three days of
Australia-Fiji business forum to spotlight revitalised Fiji economy
FIJI'S economic transformation and future trade opportunities will take centre stage at this year’s 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, says Council President Zane
FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu presents annual report and highlights key developments
The Fiji National Provident Fund’s investment portfolio grew in value by more than one billion dollars last year. During the FNPF annual member forum in Suva last night, Chief Executive Viliame Vodonaivalu said the
The Blue Pacific
AFTER the Forum leaders’ retreat in Apia, a final press conference was scheduled for 4pm. But more than three hours later, leaders were still arguing over the wording for the communiqué of the 48th Pacific Islands
