Category: Pacific News

SAIPAN, 05 OCTOBER 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —A new radar facility proposed for Mount Petosukara would restore long‑range surveillance in Saipan’s northern airspace, replacing the rusting remains of the former Pacific Barrier III site.  The public comment period for the project has now been  completed and the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to review all […]

PORT VILA, 05 OCTOBER 2026 (PACNEWS)—The Vanuatu Government has condemned a letter attributed to French National Assembly member Nicolas Metzdorf, describing it as insulting, neo-colonial and disrespectful of Vanuatu’s sovereignty.  The letter, dated 01 October 2026, has been circulating on social media and is addressed to the Prime Minister of the “Condominium of the New […]

1 October, Manila  —  A  landmark pandemic preparedness project spanning 12 Western Pacific countries was introduced by the World Health Organization, the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Pandemic Fund Secretariat. The project — Data to Action: Stronger Pandemic Preparedness and Response […]

THE HAGUE, 01 OCTOBER 2026 (AFP)— The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) governing body voiced regret Wednesday over the announced withdrawal of Naoero, which came as the United States steps up pressure on countries to leave the institution.  Naoero’s President David Adeang told the United Nations General Assembly last week that his Pacific Island intended to […]

SAIPAN, 01 OCTOBER 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—The Northern Mariana Islands government suspended operations today, with an undetermined number of employees furloughed, after Governor David Apatang declared a shutdown due to the lack of an approved budget for the new fiscal year.  The governor’s office received House Bill 24-108, the appropriations act of 2027, on 30 […]

SAVUSAVU/SUVA, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 (FIJI SUN)—-Pacific women media leaders are calling for greater investment in young journalists and stronger support systems to help women remain and progress in the industry.  Tonga Media Association president Katalina Tohi said mentorship and opportunities were critical to developing the next generation of Pacific journalists.  “There is still more to […]