Australia considers joint sea patrols, Forum remains silent on China missile tests
AUSTRALIA has not ruled out increased joint patrols of the South China after what it has described as a "destabilising" missile test in the Pacific.
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New Pacific paper calls land a growing fault line for peace and security
LAND governance must return to the centre of Pacific security policy as climate change, displacement and pressure on arable land intensify risks to social cohesion and sovereignty.
Dead men fishing
SOMEWHERE between the ocean and our plates, the men who make the global seafood industry possible work the vessels
Pacific ports: Linchpin in a changing world
WHETHER you're talking about ports in massive metropolitan centres—like Shanghai and Los Angeles, or the small wharves serving remote island communities—Pacific ports form the backbone of global trade and local
PACNEWS ONE, 24 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific marks one year since landmark ICJ climate ruling with call for action2. JAPAN — Japan, Solomon Islands agree to deepen ties ahead of PALM113. PACIFIC — Pacific
Greener course for trade
IN the Pacific, ports are no longer just places where ships berth and cargoes are moved. They are economic lifelines, climate-risk frontlines and, increasingly, proving grounds for the region’s renewable energy
Micronesia internet use surges twenty-fold after World Bank rollout
A WORLD Bank-backed push to connect one of the Pacific’s most scattered countries has driven a 99 per cent drop in entry-level fixed broadband prices.
Palau secures $12.5 million ADB financing for resilience drive
THE Asian Development Bank has approved $USD12.5 million in concessional financing for Palau to shore up public finances, improve disaster readiness and back sustainable growth.
New Zealand and PNG sign defence pact to boost military ties
NEW Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at deepening military ties, including more dialogue, training, exercises and personnel exchanges.
‘Pacific Towing Marks 30 Years of the International Salvage Convention’
Pacific Towing (PacTow) is joining the international maritime community in marking the 30th anniversary of the International
PACNEWS THREE 22 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China warned Pacific missile sparks ‘strong concerns’2. NZ — Prime Ministers of Samoa and New Zealand reaffirm enduring partnership3. PACIFIC — Minister
PACNEWS THREE 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — SPC official calls for Pacific Education systems ready for Climate, AI and labour mobility2. PACIFIC — Australian media report questions $4.2 million cost of Fiji Climate
PACNEWS TWO, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. ACP — OACPS Ministers adopt reform agenda, Back Malabo declaration and resource mobilisation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Climate Ministers meet ahead of key regional and global talks3. SOL
Church leaders call for genuine peace
IN an impassioned plea, church leaders have called for national leadership in the Pacific to lean toward courses of action that facilitate lasting and meaningful peace in our region.
PACNEWS ONE, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands warns of Climate crisis at UN, pledges sustainable urban growth2. FIJI — New Constitution could be ready before next election: Fiji Acting AG3. USA/SOL—
Vanuatu strengthens measles outbreak defences
VANUATU has moved to sharpen its measles outbreak response as Pacific countries work to protect communities from the disease which was declared eliminated in the region in 2025.
Pacific moves to turn climate finance promises into bankable projects
PACIFIC leaders have taken a major step towards closing the region's climate finance gap after concluding a regional workshop aimed at turning long-standing climate finance commitments into investment-ready projects.
Tahiti: Beach soccer powerhouse
AS the FIFA World Cup returns and captures global attention, the 2026 tournament marks a significant moment for Oceania football.
PACNEWS TWO, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. A/SAMOA — The U.S plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining2. PACIFIC — U.S moves ahead with American Samoa seabed mining plan amid
PACNEWS ONE, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands general election: Candidates spending big on billboards to win over voters2. PNG — PNG ousts Taiwanese officials, seeks to ‘reassure’ China after
Movers and Shakers
MICHAEL “Mike” Henry has been appointed as the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, a role he describes as “both a challenge and a very interesting opportunity”.
PACNEWS-THREE, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific voices condemn U.S plan for offshore mineral extraction off American Samoa2. PACIFIC — Quiet change to Nauru’s policing laws could impact NZYQ legal challenges3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Spain wins FIFA World Cup2. RUGBY — All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and tonga suffer on the road3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua to host historic Super Rugby
