PACNEWS ONE, 23 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as government hold firm2. FIJI — Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen
Region
PACNEWS THREE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule2. COOKS/NZ — Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ3. AUST/PNG — Additional support for Papua New
PACNEWS TWO, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. GUAM — Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam2. PACIFIC— Guam, Chuuk seek medical collaboration3. SAMOA — Samoa Observer has become a political paper4. AUST — Papua
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Queensland Reds flanker Seruu happy to be back home, excited for Drua clash2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Strengthening cultural ties across the region: PacificAus TV Brings NRL to the
PACNEWS ONE, 20 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes for urgent climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates2. NZ/COOKS — Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in New Zealand but no talks with Luxon3. PACIFIC — U.S seeks
PACNEWS THREE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid Luxon controversy2. PALAU — “Pacific’s Candidate”: Palau nominates
PACNEWS TWO, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu urged to honour UN obligations and protect refugees2. PACIFIC — NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts3. AUST — Australia’s high court orders
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw2. FOOTBALL — PNG Hekari FC and Tahiti United share spoils after late drama3. RUGBY — Julian Savea back, Joel
PACNEWS ONE, 19 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis2. SOL — Solomon Islands Prime Minister welcomes newly sworn-in ministers3. SOL — Solomon Islands
PACNEWS THREE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submission at 66th session2. FIJI — Fiji moves toward ratifying Pacific Resilience Facility3. AUST — ‘Petulant’ Trump blasts
PACNEWS TWO, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NIUE — Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved2. SOL — Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid3. PACIFIC — NZ to
PACNEWS ONE, 18 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition2. TONGA — New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ PM Luxon calls Sāmoa ‘family’ but defends visa rules for Pacific travellers2. PACIFIC — NZ, Samoa vow to combat flow of drugs through Pacific ‘super
PACNEWS ONE, 17 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum DSG Solofa warns climate change is Pacific’s ‘single greatest threat’2. PACIFIC — Samoan leader calls out great power ‘bullying’ as hosts NZ prime
PACNEWS THREE, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Solomon Islands PM confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers2. VAN — Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling3. FIJI — Proposed
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