PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 NOVEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Sisters are doing it for themselves… and the entire nation of Fiji2. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘One of the best games I’ve been a part of’: Taumalolo savours Tonga-Sāmoa
Pacific
Regional action needed to strengthen Pacific information resilience
THE Pacific needs a coordinated regional approach to strengthen information resilience as misinformation, artificial
Region pushes major big eye tuna measure
THE Pacific will take measures to strengthen the management of the world's largest bigeye tuna stock at an international gathering
Japan, Australia pledge closer security and economic cooperation in the Pacific
JAPAN and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security, economic and regional cooperation, with a renewed focus
Pacific wins in protected areas at the CBD COP17
PACIFIC Island countries have secured a breakthrough in biodiversity negotiations at CBD COP17, with proposed recognition of
PACNEWS THREE, 02 NOVEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Parliament extends Constitution Bill review as parties raise concerns over rushed process2. FIJI — PM Rabuka says Constitution review must reflect Fiji’s current and future
US seeks abolition of UN decolonisation committee, mocks Pacific visits
THE US has explicitly called for the UN Fourth Committee’s mandate to end, saying it has “outlived its original purpose”, and has
Pacific communities demand direct climate funding
PACIFIC voices are calling for climate finance reform to ensure funding reaches communities on the frontline of climate change,
Movers and Shakers
THE CNMI Public School System State Board of Education has appointed Jacqueline P. Che Interim Commissioner of Education. Che, who
A chance to turn the tide
The recent surge of international attention to Fiji's HIV epidemic has carried uncomfortable echoes of an earlier era of
Pacific calls for fossil fuel phase-out
PACIFIC climate priorities include an immediate phase-out of coal, oil and gas, alongside stronger accountability from major
PACNEWS TWO 30 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks2. PACIFIC — Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally
PACNEWS SPORTS, 30 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Pacific pride on the line as Tonga 13 and Toa Sāmoa clash in Sunday Sydney blockbuster2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Navale emerges from pain eyeing ultimate Bati statement3. RUGBY
PACNEWS ONE, 30 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — U.S warns Pacific facing growing threat from drug cartels2. PACIFIC — Pacific demands justice for nuclear test survivors3. PACIFIC — Pacific civil society calls for
Unlocking private capital for Pacific resilience
COP negotiations are not the only focus of climate talks. They also provide opportunities for Pacific countries and communities to
Invest in resilience
Fiji has pledged $USD10 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), giving fresh momentum to the region's flagship
Climate finance: How long must communities wait?
“HOW long did it take for a particular financing arrangement to go from inception to results on the ground?” That is the question
A prelude to real change or more of the same?
BEFORE the start of every new Super Rugby Season, there is always a round of pre-season games. These matches often serve as a warm-up
PACNEWS THREE, 29 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian concerns2. PACIFIC — El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts
PACNEWS TWO, 29 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund2. UN — Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon is weakening as climate change intensifies, UN warns3. TUVALU — Tuvalu has
We Say
THERE is no excuse for anyone now that meteorologists agree that an unprecedented El Niño event is taking shape in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific demands justice for nuclear test survivors
PACIFIC nations have been urged to unite in demanding justice, compensation and support for communities affected by decades of
PACNEWS ONE, 29 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF approves US$250m grant for climate resilience in 14 Pacific countries2. FIJI — Fiji secures US$35.2m GCF grant to protect Great Sea Reef3. PACIFIC — Fiji hosts
