Pacific Economic Pressure: Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Majuro spotlights a “triple shock” for island economies—fuel insecurity, higher import costs and food vulnerability—while growth is forecast to average 2.8% in 2026. Climate Adaptation & Preparedness: PNG PM James Marape orders provinces and districts to prepare for an extraordinary, prolonged dry season as El Niño develops. Vanuatu in Regional Climate Finance: GCF and GGGI highlight readiness support that includes the Vanuatu National Green Energy Fund, pushing partnerships for faster climate action. Defending Climate Science: Pacific Small Island Developing States leaders warn at UN talks in Bonn that attempts to weaken climate science put Pasifika lives at risk, with Vanuatu’s climate minister among those resisting changes. Cybersecurity Push: Tonga joins an INTERPOL regional cybercrime initiative, with Vanuatu listed among participating Pacific states as scams and ransomware escalate. Maritime Crime Net (Solomons): Solomon Islands police intercept a Belize-flagged cargo vessel suspected in transnational crime, widening investigations into drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling. Education & Teachers: Unions across Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, PNG and Vanuatu meet in Apia to tackle teacher shortages, workload and education financing. Vanuatu Leadership: Vanuatu’s Anna Naupa is reported as the first woman to lead the MSG Secretariat, a major regional governance milestone. Local Governance & Service Delivery: A Pacific-wide push for better public systems echoes through coverage on preparedness and resilience, from drought planning to cyber response.