MSG Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has been appointed Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group for the first time in the organisation’s 40-year history, a milestone the government says also signals new opportunities for ni-Vanuatu women. Regional Fisheries: Tokelau has been removed from the Parties to the Nauru Agreement tuna management scheme, putting revenue at risk; RNZ Pacific reports Vanuatu has taken Tokelau’s former place, keeping the Vessel Day Scheme flow moving. Pacific Security: Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale has floated a Pacific-wide security pact during talks in Canberra, arguing for a “Pacific-led” security architecture and a reduced role for China in security. Ocean Governance: Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu backed stronger ocean stewardship as the BBNJ treaty takes effect, pointing to Vanuatu’s own Oceans Act and new ocean ministry as examples of national action. Parliament Transparency: Palau’s National Congress has taken ownership of a new joint parliamentary website, built with Japan and UNDP support, giving citizens easier access to legislation and hearings. Climate Finance Delivery: Tuvalu has completed first payouts under a high-tide parametric insurance product, sending money automatically to 409 households after flooding triggers. Maritime Transition: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership to coordinate a cleaner, lower-carbon shipping transition, including fleet and port upgrades. Frontline Fisheries Skills: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for its Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (Cohort 12) to strengthen enforcement capacity across member states. Drug Trafficking Warning: Pacific leaders say transnational drug networks are exploiting maritime borders, with trafficking now described as a regional security and health crisis, including recent seizures linked to Vanuatu.