Pacific nations seek stronger sea-level protection
PACIFIC nations have called for stronger legal protections, more climate finance, and urgent emissions cuts after adopting a
Sovereignty
War of words over Matthew and Hunter
A SPEECH before the United Nations mentioning Vanuatu’s claims of sovereignty over Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneag (Hunter) islands
PACNEWS THREE, 02 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1.TUVALU — Sea-level rise will not threaten sovereignty or maritime boundaries: Tuvalu PM2. TUVALU — Tuvalu’s future depends on educated, healthy people: PM Teo3. PACIFIC — Island
Beyond Treaties: How investment disputes trap Pacific nations
ACROSS the vast expanse of the Blue Pacific, island states are managing approximately 30 percent of the world’s oceans and seas
Pacific welcomes defence support, sovereignty first
PACIFIC defence leaders have signaled openness to deeper security cooperation with partners across the Indo-Pacific, while making clear that national sovereignty must remain at the heart of any expanded foreign military
PACNEWS ONE, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — President Heine warns against seabed mining, calls for UN nuclear testing apology2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu reclaims land as sea-level rise threatens future: PM Teo3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS THREE, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps2. PACIFIC — Pacific Climate envoys take Pacific priorities to UNGA and New
Vanuatu takes Matthew and Hunter dispute to ICJ
VANUATU has lodged an application to the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, seeking recognition of its sovereignty over Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneag (Hunter), two uninhabited volcanic
Civil society wants consultation on JHoPS and Forum security networks
AS Pacific Islands Forum leaders prepare for their annual retreat at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, civil society groups have called for a pause on moves to transform the region’s security
PACNEWS ONE, 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC— ‘The Pacific agenda must be driven by us’: Palau President Whipps takes Forum Chair2. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands hands Forum Chair to Palau3. PACIFIC — Pacific must
Moetai Brotherson and the Ocean of Peace
FOR the people of Mā ‘ohi Nui (French Polynesia), the ocean is a source of life, with an Exclusive Economic Zone covering nearly 5 million square kilometres of ocean around the nation’s five
Fiji seeks investment, not dependency, Kamikamica pitches Australia partnership
FIJIS Deputy Prime Minister urges shift from aid and tourism ties to jobs, infrastructure and two-way
Who controls Pacific communications?
THE Pacific has a communications problem that extends well beyond social
PACNEWS TWO 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: SOL — Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China2. PACIFIC — Island nation Tuvalu feared tsunami from China missile test3. VAN — Vanuatu PM to meet President over
PACNEWS THREE, 03 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Chief warns El Niño is intensifying climate crisis as extreme heat escalates2. UN — Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns3. VAN — Vanuatu Government maintains
PACNEWS TWO 03 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ship Rider agreements strengthen, not surrender, sovereignty: Dr Aqorau2. FIJI — No concerns raised over pre-COP31 attendance, says Fiji’s Ministry of Environment
Wale: Friends to all, enemies to none
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to an independent foreign policy, saying the priority is to advance national interests rather than become entangled in
PACNEWS TWO, 29 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts2. PACIFIC — Expert says Pacific seabed minerals becoming next test of regional sovereignty3. TONGA — Semisi Sika
Vanuatu, Australia close to revised Nakamal Agreement
VANUATU Prime Minister Jotham Napat is expected to lead a delegation to Canberra this weekend ahead of the planned signing next week of the revised Nakamal
Solomons seeks return of national bank
MOVES are afoot in Solomon Islands for the return of a national bank. Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said the previous National
Samoa advances maritime sovereignty through national workshop on maritime boundaries
The Government of Samoa, in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Attorney General’s Department of Australia has
Patrol vessel to boost maritime security in New Caledonia
THE French Navy's patrol vessel, Jean-Tranape, will arrive in Nouméa today in a significant upgrade to the territory's
PACNEWS THREE, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — UN Decolonisation Committee pressed to act on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau2. B/VILLE — Bougainville President Toroama says PNG Parliament breached
