PACNEWS ONE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale2. NAOERO — President Adeang backs Winston Peters economy comments as Naoero’s economic progress
Pacific
A Partnership in Motion
The Pacific peoples’ contribution to global warming is only marginal — yet they face its most severe consequences: rising
Delivering the benefit: Commercialising operation of submarine cables in the Pacific
Commercialising a new submarine cable in Pacific Island countries requires a coordinated approach that goes beyond technical deployment.
Pacific at a crossroads
PACIFIC Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says “a long list of items” is being prepared ahead of the Leaders Meeting in Palau, with climate change central to discussions alongside social and development
Taiwan – Friend to all
THE Pacific has recently found itself on the front line of several global battles including climate change and the geopolitical struggle for
Whispers
Red money WHAT’S the real reason behind the decision to challenge the appointment of a woman to head a sub-regional body for the first time?
A region of mental slaves
ROBERT Nesta Marley sang the famous words, which are reproduced across the Pacific today: “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘cause
Oceania netball world cup qualifiers set for next month in Tonga
FIVE Pacific Island countries will compete in the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers, to be held in Tonga for the first time from September
PACNEWS TWO 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga drought declarations expand as El Niño brings very dry outlook2. PNG — On another scale’: PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, governor warns3. NAOERO
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGHTLIFTING — PNG Weightlifter Baru sets sights on Tahiti2. FOOTBALL — Defending Champions Back in OFC Champions League Final3. FOOTBALL — Lea’i Treble Sends Central Coast
PACNEWS ONE, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific COP process begins in Fiji with call to put communities at centre of climate action2. PACIFIC — ‘We are leaders, not victims’: Pacific youth demand climate voice3.
PACNEWS THREE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Tonga nominates Ecuadorian diplomat in race to be next UN chief2. USA — U.S sued as it pushes to auction massive tracks of water around American Samoa3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at
PACNEWS ONE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘Regional ownership matters most,’ Pacific foreign ministers say amid fragile bloc unity2. COOKS — Cook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join
Operation Island Chief identifies 16 vessels in illegal fishing crackdown
A REGIONAL surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing identified 16 vessels of interest and led to the detention or apprehension of four
Wame Blood nomination a victory for PNG’s creative industry
PAPUA New Guinea’s acclaimed music group Wame Blood has been hailed for representing the nation at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand, despite not receiving an
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Young players are key to ARLC’s long term plans in Fiji3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS ONE, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests2. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and
One Pacific, Naoero Airlines explore commercial, operational cooperation
ONE Pacific Airways, Naoero Airlines, are exploring commercial and operational cooperation, including flight scheduling, passenger connections, cargo and
PACNEWS THREE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to put rights at centre of fossil fuel transition talks2. SOL — Solomon Islands shapes first national response to climate Loss
PACNEWS TWO, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Papua New Guineans to start serving in Australian defence force2. PALAU — PIF 2026: Palau prepares for a Pacific meeting shaped by regional divisions3. VAN — Former Vanuatu
PACNEWS ONE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga appoints three new Ministers2. COOKS — Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority3. HAWAII — Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs
