Japan shipping proposal raises Pacific concerns over emissions targets
JAPAN'S revised proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from international shipping is raising concerns in the Pacific over weaker emissions targets and a shift
Wale visits fisheries surveillance centre ahead of regional talks
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre on Wednesday ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, touring the
PACNEWS TWO, Wednesday 26 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji says COP31 must put ocean at centre of climate action2. FIJI — Tourism industry ready to host pre-COP 31 summit: Minister Gavoka3. PALAU — Palau expects more than 2,000
Who controls Pacific communications?
THE Pacific has a communications problem that extends well beyond social
PACNEWS TWO, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action2. PACFIC — Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b3. AUST — Pacific worker reprieve in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby, UK bodies lose bid to throw out concussion lawsuits2. RUGBY — Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica3. FOOTBALL — Fourteenth OFC
PACNEWS ONE, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations2. PACIFIC — Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan3. PACIFIC — Pacific nations detain
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
The Pacific Way Must Remain the Pacific’s Compass
As Pacific leaders prepare to gather for this year's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), they will once again address the defining
Pacific countries strengthen the data behind climate action
Every emissions target, climate policy and climate investment proposal depends on the quality of the data behind it. Across the
PACNEWS THREE, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief2. PACIFIC — China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest
PACNEWS TWO, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Climate Change Minister Tabuya calls for stronger Youth voice in Fiji’s COP31 preparations2. PACIFIC — Pacific Youth climate statement ready for COP313. PACIFIC — House
PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica announces retirement2. RUGBY — Fiji Rugby Players Association urges review of overseas offers before signing3. FOOTBALL —
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
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
