PACNEWS ONE, 10 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Bougainville MP backs sessional order, says PNG Parliament must first agree on process2. B/VILLE — PNG Government strategy aimed at blocking Bougainville Independence: Vice
Politics
Tonga’s political crisis deepens, third minister guilty of election bribes
TONGAN Lands Minister, Dr Taniela Fusimalohi, has been found guilty of electoral bribery – the third cabinet member linked to misconduct in the 2025 general election.
Young Fijians speak: Distrust, and a demand for accountability
A RECENT survey of young Fijians between 18 and 35 paints a revealing picture of how the next generation views governance. It
PACNEWS TWO, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, Solomon Islands back Pacific-led security and stronger Forum cooperation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and
Next Generation ideas
IN a political landscape dominated by well-known parties with old faces and entrenched ideas, new politicians often struggle to gain traction.
Survey finds Samoa youth feel shut out of political processes
A RECENT governance survey has laid bare a disconnect between Samoa’s political leadership and its people.
PACNEWS THREE, 29 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘Budget for the greedy, not the needy’: Pacific leaders clash over who wins in Budget 20262. PACIFIC — Fuel crisis on agenda as Vaovasamanaia visits Samoa3. FIJI
PACNEWS THREE, 28 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders warn the Government’s ‘cold Budget’ risks putting numbers before people2. PACIFIC — Solomons leader to visit Australia in first official
It’s election campaign season in Fiji
FIJI has announced that the general election campaign period started yesterday.
Change is coming – Wale’s promises to Solomon Islands
SOLOMON Islands' new Prime Minister, Matthew Cooper Wale, has promised the country that "change is
Niue makes historic shift towards greater female leadership
NIUE has elected seven women to its 20-member legislative assembly in a dramatic and historic shift in leadership
Briefs
THE Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has partnered with Bluesky Communications to launch free
Whispers
WHICH Pacific head of state was apparently more than a little cheesed off over the size of the aircraft
Solomons MPs to decide Manele’s future
THE Solomon Islands parliament must meet by Thursday to debate a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah
Scrum time in Hapi Isles
THE Solomon Islands has been gripped by a protracted leadership crisis since March 2026. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has
Movers and Shakers
CHIEF Secretary Kearnneth Nanei has been appointed Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), succeeding Sir Melchior Togolo.
Solomons MPs in buy-out claim
SOLOMON Islands Members of Parliament claim they have been offered money to join Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s minority
French Senators visit New Caledonia
A DELEGATION of six French senators arrived in Nouméa on Friday for a week-long mission focused on economic development in New
Chaos in French Polynesia as young MPs split from ruling party
THE resignation of 15 lawmakers from the ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has fragmented French Polynesian
Case futile, says Solomons A-G
THE Solomon Islands’ opposition’s attempt to unseat the government through the court system has been described as a futile
Chaotic scenes as French parliament delays New Caledonia debate
IN a chaotic, fast moving situation in Paris, the French government has delayed a scheduled parliamentary debate on New
Solomons PM calls for calm ahead of judicial review
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has promised to abide by a High Court decision on the future of his
