PACNEWS TWO, 23 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Banaban leaders accused of using proposed pinnacle extraction as “quick fix” for Banaban Trust Fund corruption crisis2. PACIFIC — Palau President Whipps pushes Climate
Governance
PACNEWS ONE, 23 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — China’s policing plans should be sidelined, says top Solomons minister2. PACIFIC — Forum DSG Solofa calls for deeper regional integration as economic pressures mount3. NEW|CALE
Samoa secures seat on World Rugby Council
LAKAPI Samoa Chairman Namulauulu Papali’i Leota Sami Leota has been appointed Samoa’s representative on the World Rugby
PNG seeks urgent legal advice over Chief Justice referral
PAPUA New Guinea’s government has sought urgent legal advice after the country’s constitutional watchdog referred a matter involving
Samoa advances maritime sovereignty through national workshop on maritime boundaries
The Government of Samoa, in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Attorney General’s Department of Australia has
Pacific democracy needs youth voice, Gavoka says
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka, delivered a strong message to Pacific youth this week:
FMA strengthens medical oversight in Fiji’s public health law
THE Fiji Medical Association (FMA) has thrown its support behind the Fijian government’s plan to update the country’s public health
PACNEWS THREE, 19 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tonga police see crime growing more regional and digital2. UN — Triple climate threats affect nearly half the world’s children3. AUST/VAN — ‘Pressure, not
Solomon Islands tightens control over natural resources
SOLOMON Islands Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, has moved to cancel all previous MOUs relating to the tax exempt status of
PACNEWS TWO, 18 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Verified news must survive the AI age, say PNG media chief2. JAPAN — Yokohama to host Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in 20273. PACIFIC — China says the Pacific should
PIFS leans on ASEAN model as it retools for a changing region
PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIFS) leaders are trying to redesign the region’s political and security machinery to better protect unity,
Making ocean dreams come true for the region
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and final Preparatory Commission (PrepCom3) to lay...
Prime Minister Rabuka Marks Historic First Visit to FNU with Leadership Course Launch
The Executive Public Leadership Course was officially launched today at the Fiji National University's Nasinu Campus by the Prime
PACNEWS THREE, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — UN Decolonisation Committee pressed to act on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau2. B/VILLE — Bougainville President Toroama says PNG Parliament breached
PACNEWS TWO, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands prime minister raises Pacific security pact proposal during Australia visit2. SOL — The unexploded bombs still threatening a Pacific nation 80 years on3.
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
PACNEWS THREE, 16 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific peace and
PACNEWS TWO, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN climate chief pushes $1.3 trillion finance plan, Calls for Political backing ahead of COP332. PACIFIC — Taiwan Vice President Hsiao says U.S-China engagement should not come at
PACNEWS THREE, 12 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather2. FIJI — Fiji Electoral Commission says it is ready for election and referendum3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 12 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa calls for stronger Pacific Security coordination amid growing regional threats2. PACIFIC — Forum hail election of Samoa and Palau representatives to UN Disability
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 ONE, 11 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji UN envoy calls for Truth Commission link to Constitution review2. PNG — 89 ‘yes’ votes needed in parliament, Final step in Bougainville’s political future3. SOL —
PACNEWS TWO,10 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific and Global South voices sidelined in ocean negotiations, expert says2. ACP — OACPS reaffirms commitment to Ocean protection3. PACIFIC — Clean energy COP hits
