PACNEWS THREE 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security2. SOL — Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win3. PACIFIC — Nuclear-capable missile fired
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PACNEWS TWO 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance2. PACIFIC — China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as
PACNEWS SPORTS, 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT — Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji2. RUGBY — Next assignment for Flying Fijians3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Free-falling Tigers reveal
PACNEWS ONE, 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Historic Vuvale Union strengthens Fiji-Australia security partnership2. PACIFIC — Australian PM heads to the Solomon Islands after Fiji breakthrough3. PACIFIC — Bavi one of
Albanese says Fiji deal fully budgeted, not aimed at China
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have rejected suggestions their new security and development agreement was designed to shut out China.
Fiji, Australia redraws the Pacific security map with new defence alliance
FIJI and Australia have deepened their strategic partnership, with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka saying Canberra has committed more than $FJD280 million in new investments since October 2023.
PACNEWS THREE, 06 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance2. UN — El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather3. W|PAPUA — Indonesian troops recover
PACNEWS TWO, 06 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1.FIJI — Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty2. PACIFIC — AFP to push Australia’s Pacific police training model to reduce UN costs3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 06 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 20262. RUGBY — SAMOA 66-19 HONG KONG CHINA: Samoa run riot in Santiago try fest3. RUGBY — TONGA 36-26 ZIMBABWE: Spirited Sabres impress,
PACNEWS ONE, 06 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australian PM Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal2. PACIFIC — PM Wale urges Indonesia to pursue dialogue and reduce tensions in West Papua3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability2. UN— Record number of countries present climate progress through transparency
Building the evidence for stronger Pacific eye care
Across the Pacific region, it’s estimated that over 1.2 million people live with blindness or vision impairment – and 90 per cent of
US marks 250 years of independence, signals deeper Fiji partnership
THE United States Embassy in Suva has marked America’s 250th anniversary of independence with a major diplomatic celebration in Fiji, using the occasion to highlight what it says is a deepening partnership with Fiji
PACNEWS TWO, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands GREAT coalition to unveil policy blueprint on Monday 2. AUST — Australian Parliament opens inquiry into Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal agreement 3. COOKS — Cook
PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener2. RUGBY — Wales name team to play Fiji as Louis Rees-Zammit moved and six changes made3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua welcomes
PACNEWS ONE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai2. PACIFIC — SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda3. TAIWAN — Taiwan,
PACNEWS THREE, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale2. VAN — Vanuatu to strengthen border defences as drug trafficking threat grows across Pacific3. FIJI — Fiji –
PACNEWS TWO, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji may go to polls under current Constitution: PM Rabuka2. VAN — Former Vanuatu PM blasts Nakamal agreement3. SOL — Tribunal appointed to investigate Solomon Islands
PACNEWS SPORTS, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season2. RUGBY — ‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE 02, JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic priorities2. FIJI — Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger uninted voice3. PACIFIC —
Taiwan backs Blue Pacific Strategy
TAIWAN continues to demonstrate solid commitment to its partnership with Pacific Island Forum member states. This is after yesterday handing over $USD2 million in funding for development cooperation at the Secretariat
Pacific tourism trade converges in Fiji
FIJI is set to host the Pacific's biggest tourism business week in 2027 and generate new partnerships, attract international buyers, and strengthen the Pacific's visitor economy.
Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) help or hinder the survival of minority languages into the next century?
According to Ethnologue, a database of the world’s 7,168 living languages, almost half are endangered. Over 88 million people speak a language that may not survive this century except in historical
