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Maritime Safety & Accountability: Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat says at least one person has died and more than 30 remain missing after the MV Matui sank in rough seas between Santo and Ambae, with 15 accounted for alive and one body recovered; the government says strong winds and marine warnings were ignored and “possibly” negligence including overloading, while search efforts shift from open water toward the south-east coast with help from Noumea’s rescue centre and a French aircraft. Regional Diplomacy: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, Australia signalled it wants observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group, but questions remain over whether Torres Strait Islanders will have any formal role. Climate Finance Push: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown urged the Asian Development Bank to loosen debt servicing and improve access to climate resilience funding, citing cyclone-hit impacts including damage to Vanuatu. Tourism Development: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism completed a mission to Aneityum and Futuna, focusing on outer-island products beyond cruise traffic and advising operators on permits, standards and marketing. Health & Capacity: NZMTS specialist care reached Vanuatu for pelvic floor conditions, with training and complex procedures delivered across Port Vila and Luganville.

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