Oceania Customs Organisation appoints Tugaga as new Head of Secretariat
THE Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) has appointed Laisiana Tugaga as Head of Secretariat.
Pacific
Vanuatu on El Niño watch
VANUATU has declared an El Nino watch, as it mobilizes the nation to prepare for potential dry conditions, rising sea temperatures, and reduced rainfall.
PACNEWS SPORTS, FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Kumuls Rhyse Martin joins PNG Chiefs football department2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika to bow out of Super Rugby Pacific against Brumbies3. RUGBY — New Zealand Rugby
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
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 MAY 2026
1. ONOC — Auckland to host 2026 ONOC Annual General Assembly Week2. RUGBY LEAGUE — London calling: Chiefs to meet with Kumuls stars3. RUGBY — Miramira embraces battle4. RUGBY — Apolosi
PACNEWS ONE, 13 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu Prime Minister defines Ocean Health as frontline of National Security3. PACIFIC — Fiji PM Rabuka
Antalya to host COP31 as Australia leads climate negotiations
ANTALYA, Türkiye, has been officially designated as the host city for COP31, marking a significant milestone in global climate negotiations scheduled for
Looking ahead to COP31: ensuring Pacific and island voices are heard
PACIFIC leaders and representatives of overseas countries and territories are rushing to ensure that their voices are not pushed to the margins
France commits €130k to support Pacific students
FRANCE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening academic and scientific cooperation in the
USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences
Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific (USP), are among thirteen leading Pacific researchers and innovators elected as new Fellows of the Pacific
Vanuatu eyes deeper cultural ties after IPACS 2025
VANUATU’s participation in the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 has reinforced its commitment to cultural diplomacy, sustainable development, and creative industry
New cultural vision for the Pacific
INDONESIA and several Pacific islands agreed to deepen cultural cooperation and strengthen climate resilience under a framework endorsed at the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 (IPACS) meeting in
Solomon Islands sees potential for creative economy
FOR the Solomon Islands, the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 was more than a forum—it was an inspiring convergence of culture, creativity, and regional
Fiji calls for cultural cooperation and cautious progress
THE Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 has deepened regional collaboration in culture, education, and the creative industries, while Fiji will carefully review any new commitments arising from the
Better services ahead
LEADERS from 16 Pacific Island Forum countries gathered at the Pacific Public Service Leaders Conference (FONO) 2025 to discuss ways to improve governance and service delivery in the
Briefs
THE federal government is facing opposition over a proposal to designate a certain species of American Samoa’s giant clam as endangered. Members of the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council (WPRFMC)
Disguising the battle: Confusion – the last line of defence
A SERIES of borderline hysterical editorials and op-eds in The Australian have claimed a dramatic failure of Australian policy in the Solomon
A prescription for a healthier Pacific
AROUND the Pacific, if we don’t start making serious changes, our health systems could be swamped by a perfect storm of disease, distance, and
Targeting funding gaps to address Climate challenges
FUNDING gaps critical to addressing climate challenges took centre stage at the Disaster Risk Management meeting in Koror,
Fiji to host international paddlers in 2026
AN iconic outrigger canoe competition has been revived in Fiji after the country’s impressive performance in recent international
COP31 deadlock: Australia has the votes, Türkiye won’t move
WHILE the world learned early on that Ethiopia will host COP32, the question of who will host COP31 remains unresolved after a week of talks
Resilience in Silence
VOICES of 1.7 million Pacific Islander persons with disabilities seek partnership and inclusion in shaping the 2050 strategy for the Blue Pacific
Culture drives Indonesia-Pacific collaboration
INDONESIA has called on Pacific nations to unite through culture and creativity to drive sustainable
