‘This for That’ campaign to eliminate single-use plastics
THE Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has launched the groundbreaking ‘This for That’ campaign at the South Pacific Tourism
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Pacific tourism urged to sell safety amid global uncertainty
THE Pacific is being urged to position itself as a “safe haven” for global travellers amid geopolitical tensions reshaping tourism
Fiji Airways stands firm on Pacific routes
THE region’s largest airline has promised to continue its services from the Pacific to major global hubs despite the war in
Pacific aviation must rethink connectivity
PACIFIC aviation is at a crossroads, with high operational costs, limited connectivity, and outdated infrastructure posing challenges for the region’s tourism and economic
From the Amazon to the Pacific: Frontliners Assess COP30 and the Road to Turkey
After COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the next summit will move to Antalya in November 2026, where Turkey will host and Australia will
Briefs
THE Port Administration in American Samoa has launched the PAAS 2030 Vision, a 50-year framework to modernise airports,
We Say: Have we sold out?
JUST weeks ago, United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau flew out of the Pacific after signing deals and
We’re under threat
FOR families waking up to cold winter mornings in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, or North America, the allure of the
What’s under the waves?
FOR decades, the Cook Islands have sold a dream of ‘paradise’ – a sanctuary of vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear lagoons that
Giants of paradise: The unsung heroes of tourism
THEY have been swimming in our Blue Pacific Ocean for generations, their invisible highways quietly sustaining life, culture and economies. Today, these blue corridors are more than ecological pathways; they have become
Time to recover
FOR more than five years, New Caledonia’s tourism industry has been battered by a series of shocks: from the closure of
Sharing is key
A GROWING call for shared leadership between men and women is emerging across the Pacific, as women leaders push for stronger representation in decision-making and governance. One Pacific leader advocating for this
Time to thrive
WHEN Hilda C. Heine was elected President of the Marshall Islands in 2016, she did more than make history – she challenged longstanding barriers facing women in Pacific politics. As the first woman to lead an
Movers and Shakers
GOVERNOR Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Abigail Marie Poyer as the first Commissioner of American Samoa’s newly established
Weather workshop targets disability group
OVER 50 participants from organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national meteorological services across the
Grassroots communities and women left behind in climate funding
GRASSROOTS communities and women-led organisations in the Pacific are missing out on climate finance, despite being among the most
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
CLIMATE finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still
Climate talks: Pacific faces rising security risks
CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing threat to security, stability, and development across the
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
PACNEWS TWO, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NIUE — Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved2. SOL — Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid3. PACIFIC — NZ to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Kids get stuck’: Iro’s vision for Cook Islands pathway to NRL2. RUGBY — Fijiana step up preparations, eyes on Vuvale Bowl3. BOXING — Tongan boxer
PACNEWS ONE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition2. TONGA — New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: UN — War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief2. COOKS — Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff ‘concerning but not beyond repair: Former PM Helen