Pacific Development & Jobs: Tonga and the Pacific Community (SPC) reaffirmed cooperation on national development priorities, with SPC support spanning health, education, agriculture, fisheries, climate and disaster resilience, plus a new SPC–WHO move to deepen regional health collaboration. Renewables Investment: An ADB study warns renewable power investment is still thin across the Pacific, including Tonga, calling for stronger policies, better planning, bankable contracts and grid readiness to attract private investors. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Meteorological Council updates highlight progress on weather and early warning systems, including Tonga’s new multi-hazard early warning centre and regional capacity building under Weather Ready Pacific. Drought Response: Fiji’s drought plan is being activated as rainfall drops, with agencies coordinating water-source monitoring and response through the National Disaster Management Office after the Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Tonga. Health Access: Three Tongan patients received heart treatment in Fiji after blocked arteries were found at Vaiola Hospital, with government-funded travel and procedures including stents. Shipping & Trade: Samoa launched the Fotu o Samoa III ferry to boost sea transport between Upolu and Savai‘i, funded via UTOS and BSP, strengthening regional connectivity. Climate Science: Research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption suggests the volcanic cloud may have helped destroy some methane, offering clues for near-term warming strategies. Culture & Leadership: A Pasifika Youth Producers Programme will place 32 young people in paid festival roles with mentoring and leadership training, backed by government and Creative New Zealand.