Tongan cardiac care in Fiji: Three Tongan patients say treatment at Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) in Nadi changed their lives, after local doctors at Vaiola Hospital advised overseas care for blocked arteries and stenting. Pacific medical tourism push: Fiji’s 130-bed specialty hospital is positioning itself as a regional destination, with patients praising care and staff. Weather warnings that reach people: Tonga’s deputy PM urged stronger, community-ready early warning systems at the Pacific Meteorological Council, stressing forecasts must be understood and acted on by farmers, fishers, shipping and schools. Fiji meteorology capacity boost: Japan-backed work in Nadi will build a regional training and calibration centre to lift Pacific forecasting and equipment standards. Pacific trade and culture—kava: Pacific leaders endorsed a Kava Declaration to protect cultural and economic value, even as the “Pacific Kava” name is already being claimed in the US. Tourism links: Fiji Airways announced direct Nadi–Western Sydney flights from March 2027, adding seats and easier access for travellers and the Fijian diaspora. Sports pathway for Tonga: Fiji Rugby League is discussing a Pacific 9s series including Tonga, aiming to create competitive opportunities for local players. Tonga in youth football: Tonga’s U-16 women bounced back after a Samoa loss, with a key clash against Papua New Guinea next in their bid for World Cup qualification. Volcano warning systems lesson: A study highlights a global volcanic tsunami warning gap after the Hunga Tonga eruption’s collapse signal wasn’t translated into alerts.