Pacific Region • FijiPacific diplomats strengthen ties through New Zealand trainingClimate negotiations, regional security and international law are among the key areas of focus in the three-week programme. PMN NewsMon, 26 Oct
Pacific RegionHigh airfares, finance struggles and extreme weather threaten Pacific tourism growthDespite nearly half of operators reporting increased revenue, a new regional survey reveals growing uncertainty about the industry's future.PMN NewsMon, 26 Oct
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaRace against time: Bougainville classrooms battle El Niño water shortagesIsland schools face an October deadline to secure daily drinking supplies and implement strict safety measures or face complete shutdown.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
Pacific Region • Palau • Tuvalu'We are big ocean states': PIF rebukes critics over pre-COP attendance fixationPacific Islands Forum chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr challenges Australia's media while Tuvalu raises alarms over ongoing fossil fuel expansion.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
Pacific RegionPacific families must work four days to afford basic food: World VisionThe aid agency warns climate change, costly imports and rising transport costs are putting pressure on Pacific food systems.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 16 Oct
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands vessel rescue sparks calls for urgent safety reformsA local leader says the grounding of MV Awka, after its engine failed in remote waters, must lead to tough checks and better protection for passengers.Lachlan EddieThu, 15 Oct
Pacific Region • Fiji‘We were never pardoned’: Fiji coup leader questions release documentsGeorge Speight says papers issued to him and the late Shane Stevens referred to postponing their life sentences, raising questions about what their release meant under Fijian law.PMN NewsWed, 14 Oct
Pacific Region • FijiFiji minister resigns from Cabinet amid social media video controversySiromi Turaga remains an MP after stepping down as Acting Attorney-General and Justice Minister while Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka seeks legal advice on a replacement.Christine RovoiTue, 13 Oct
Pacific Region • TokelauTokelau reefs showing widespread bleaching as ocean survey reaches final atollPreliminary findings from a National Geographic expedition show the damage to Tokelau’s shallow reefs while deeper waters reveal signs of life and resilience.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 13 Oct
Pacific Region • KiribatiAmelia Earhart mystery draws search team to remote Kiribati atollA 17-member international team is investigating a submerged object that could offer new clues to the aviator’s disappearance nearly 90 years ago.Christine RovoiMon, 12 Oct
