MSG Leadership Milestone: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has been appointed the first woman and first ni-Vanuatu to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, ending a 40-year wait for Vanuatu to hold the top post and signalling fresh regional leadership momentum. Air Vanuatu CEO Change: Air Vanuatu’s board has appointed Philippe “Phil” Busson as the new CEO, succeeding Joseph Laloyer after a long tenure that included fleet renewal and navigating major disruptions. Port Vila City Updates: Port Vila City Council announced free Wi‑Fi on the waterfront and new solar-powered seafront lighting, alongside a 2026–2030 strategic plan focused on infrastructure, innovation, services, environmental protection and growth. Regional Security Talk: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated the idea of a Pacific-wide security agreement, arguing regional issues should be shaped first by Pacific nations themselves. Pacific Crime & Borders: Solomon Islands authorities intercepted the Belize-flagged cargo vessel MV Wealth, suspected in drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling, with 19 crew detained for investigation. Pacific Mobility Pressure: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa ballot opens 1 July, but Vanuatu has been left off the eligible list—described by Vanuatu’s advisor as leverage tied to the Nakamal Agreement. Maritime Drug Spillover (Regional): Fiji police say “Tesla”-branded cocaine bricks have washed up on islands including Komo and Munia, underscoring ongoing Pacific drug trafficking routes.