PACNEWS ONE, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — This is the biggest attendance we have ever had at a PINA conference: President Kalafi Moala2. PACIFIC — “We may not always agree — and that’s how it should work,” says
Governance
PACNEWS THREE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Corruption in Tonga has shifted into Civil Service: PINA President Moala2. PACIFIC — UNODC warns climate funds face corruption risks as Pacific climate finance grows3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific journalists urged to scrutinise climate finance2. FIJI — Constitution timeline could put Fiji election at risk: GCC member Ro Naulu Mataitini3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pasifika AI creator warns AI cannot speak for Pacific communities without a mandate2. MARSH — UN rapporteur flags nuclear legacy, climate threats to Marshallese rights
PACNEWS ONE, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific AI creator says AI must know when to stop2. FIJI — Proposed Fiji Constitution timeline risks electoral crisis: CDD3. FIJI — Don’t rush Fiji constitutional
PACNEWS TWO, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘1.5°C is not just a number for the Marshall Islands’2. PACIFIC — Pacific aid “doesn’t really matter” next to Australia’s fossil fuel subsidies, Tuvalu climate
The Pacific Meteorological Council’s coordination journey
THE Pacific Meteorological Council was formed in 2011, replacing a series of Regional Meteorological Services Directors meetings
Solomon Islands needs women at the centre of peace, security and governance
SINCE 2024, the Solomon Islands Young Women’s Parliamentary Group has been strengthening our capacity in human security and
PACNEWS TWO, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘New level of bastardry’: Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero2. SOL — Solomon Islands PM clarifies Oppositions concerns over government policy and 2027
PACNEWS ONE, 04 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders back reform, Climate action and stronger Pacific unity: Palau President Whipps2. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders demand warning after China missile test over Pacific,
PNG parliament passes Pacific Adventist University bill in unanimous vote
PAPUA New Guinea’s National Parliament has passed legislation modernising the legal framework of Pacific Adventist University, with 62 lawmakers voting in favour and none
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 THREE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief2. PACIFIC — China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest
PACNEWS TWO 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga drought declarations expand as El Niño brings very dry outlook2. PNG — On another scale’: PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, governor warns3. NAOERO
PACNEWS TWO, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tongan leader backs ‘renewed blood’ as three ministers join Cabinet2. USA/FIJI — Alleged US$165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind deported from Fiji to U.S3. PACIFIC
Samoa’s former prime minister calls for Pacific governments to share power with citizens
SAMOA’S former prime minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa has called for governments across the Pacific to create formal platforms where citizens, non-government organisations and governments can work
Pacific young people must shape leadership, UNI Fiji vice-chancellor says
PACIFIC leaders must listen to young people and pursue the common good as the region confronts climate distress, rising inequality, weakened civil society and a loss of trust in government, governance and
PACNEWS ONE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga appoints three new Ministers2. COOKS — Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority3. HAWAII — Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs
David Gina elected Solomon Islands Deputy Speaker
SOLOMON Islands Member of Parliament for South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepare, David Gina, has been elected unopposed as the country’s new Deputy Speaker of Parliament. Prime Minister Matthew Wale and the GREAT
PM Wale urges unity to deliver reforms in Solomon Islands
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called on Members of Parliament to put aside political divisions and work together to deliver long-awaited reforms, saying leadership should be measured by service rather
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda C. Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather and rising living
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 ONE, 05 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Ship Rider Agreements legally settled, debate should focus on national interest: Dr Aqorau2. PACIFIC — Pacific Women leaders push action on economic resilience, Climate and
