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
Governance
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
Pacific Board Governance Announces 2026 Pacific Islands Board Governance Workshop
Pacific Board Governance (PBG) invites senior leaders from government ministries, state‑owned enterprises, statutory bodies,
PACNEWS TWO, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
PACNEWS THREE, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments2. PACIFIC — Pacific nations strengthen Climate response as Tuna stocks shift beyond their waters3. SOL
PACNEWS TWO 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
Young Fijians speak: Distrust, and a demand for accountability
A RECENT survey of young Fijians between 18 and 35 paints a revealing picture of how the next generation views governance. It
PACNEWS THREE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence2. PACIFIC — Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from
PACNEWS ONE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, New Zealand back Pacific-led security and climate agenda2. NZ — Solomon Islands PM to visit New Zealand3. FIJI — Fiji must end ‘slow suicide’ of pollution
PACNEWS TWO, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, Solomon Islands back Pacific-led security and stronger Forum cooperation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and
PACNEWS THREE, 02 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance2. FIJI — Pasifika for Palestine Australia and APAN condemn Israeli Embassy opening in Fiji3.
PACNEWS TWO 02 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — One in four Tongan children living in multidimensional poverty, new report finds2. SAMOA — PM Laauli says youth being ‘used’ by drug cartels after Samoans charged in
PACNEWS ONE, 02 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG leader says no foreign bases as Australia’s defence presence grows2. AUST/SOL — Albanese launches bid for ambitious Solomon Islands treaty to counter China3. AUST/SOL
PACNEWS TWO, 01 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency2. FIJI — Melanesian Arts festival plans put on hold3. CNMI — Radiation survivors advocate bats for CNMI
PACNEWS ONE, 01 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Concern over organised crime networks in Pacific after Vietnam killing2. FIJI — All tested Government MPs return negative drug results: Fiji PM3. TAIWAN — Foreign
Conference addresses New Caledonia’s struggling health sector
HEALTHCARE personnel have been meeting for three days in New Caledonia to look at ways to help out the struggling sector.
Pacific youth are worried but want to engage
A SURVEY of young people across four Pacific Island nations has produced telling results. Youth are not that happy with
PACNEWS TWO, 29 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Israeli Foreign Minister heads to Fiji to open new embassy2. PACIFIC — Pacific aid rises as domestic cuts hit Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Budget263. PACIFIC — Samoan
PACNEWS ONE, 29 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Government faces questions about first payment to Nauru under NZYQ deportee deal2. PACIFIC — Budget 2026 boosts Pacific aid and defence spending amid security concerns3. VAN
New Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead Australia-Pacific business councils
THE Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and Australia Fiji Business Council
