SUVA DAILY — 26 March 2026
Fiji Human Rights Commission Challenges Israeli Embassy Plans as Papua New Guinea Police Graduate Record Female Intake
Uruawa Landowners Retract Stop-Work Notice to Lloyds Metals, Apologize to Bougainville Government
Traditional landowners of Uruawa Lease issued formal apology to Autonomous Bougainville Government condemning recent report claiming they issued stop-work notice to Lloyds Metal & Energy Ltd. Post-Courier reports landowners declared stop-work claims false.
Bougainville Minerals Investment Begins ELO 08 Exploration After Land Access Agreement
Bougainville Minerals Investment Limited set to commence exploration activities after Easter in Tinputz area following successful Land Access Compensation Agreement and warden's hearing. Post-Courier reports RSON will host first-ever Diploma in General Nursing graduation March 26.
PNG Police Force to Pass Out 284 Recruits, Highest Female Intake on Record
First intake of 2025 includes 41 female recruits out of 284 total, highest female representation in RPNGC history. Post-Courier reports Commissioner David Manning aims to increase force to 10,000 by 2030.
University of Fiji Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Tuvalu Government on Climate Resilience
Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem described partnership as significant step as Tuvalu navigates escalating climate challenges. FBC News reports MOU focuses on educational strengthening and climate resilience contributions.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) warned 25 March that Fiji's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against international obligations and could enable "genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity" in Gaza, issuing the statement in response to government plans for a new Israeli embassy in Suva, RNZ Pacific reported. Papua New Guinea Commissioner of Police David MANNING hosted the passing out parade for 284 recruits — including a record 41 female probationary constables — at Bomana Police College 26 March, with Prime Minister James MARAPE serving as reviewing officer, Post-Courier reported. Traditional landowners from Uruawa Lease in Bougainville issued a formal apology to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) 26 March condemning a report claiming they had issued a stop-work notice to Lloyds Metal & Energy Ltd, calling the claims false, Post-Courier reported. The University of Fiji signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with Tuvalu 26 March, marking the institution's first-ever agreement with a sovereign nation, FBC News reported. END SUMMARY.
