Climate Resilience for Agriculture: Tonga received TOP$114,168 in parametric climate insurance from PCRIC to fund early drought preparedness in the Niuas after below-average May rainfall, with talks on expanding coverage to energy, communications and IT. Food Security Planning: Local authorities are urging farmers to plan for dry months under El Niño, warning Ha’apai’s sandy soils and rainwater dependence could hit yam, cassava, taro and watermelon through delayed planting, lower yields and higher pest pressure. Communications & Regulation: Tonga officially launched and commissioned the Communications Commission Tonga (CCT) headquarters, with leaders stressing independent regulation to boost fairness, competition and consumer protection while improving connectivity. Local Business Push: The Tonga Trade Fair 2026 opened under “Buy Tonga Made,” bringing 60+ local businesses together for agriculture, food production, crafts and services to strengthen small enterprise and entrepreneurship. Fuel Costs & Trade Basics: Tonga lowered maximum fuel prices for July, bringing diesel caps down (Tongatapu) as regional market conditions ease; Australia’s NMI also donated fuel measurement trolleys to Tonga and other Pacific nations to improve pump accuracy and fair trading. Fisheries Governance: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for regional cooperation and future fisheries work.