Tourism Data & Strategy: SPTO and Niue’s Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with New Zealand the top source market (84%), and findings meant to guide sustainable tourism planning across Tonga, Cook Islands, PNG, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Kiribati, Timor-Leste and FSM-Yap. Tonga Leadership in Tourism: Tonga’s Public Service Commission appointed Sandradee Fonua Fifita as CEO of the Ministry of Tourism, starting 15 June 2026, bringing 30+ years’ public-sector experience and marking a milestone for women in CEO roles. Inflation Pressure from Fuel & Imports: The National Reserve Bank of Tonga warned inflation could climb into double digits, citing imported goods and services, Middle East-driven fuel and shipping risks, and recent local fuel and electricity tariff increases. Domestic Air Reliability: Lulutai Airlines said its priority is reliable, affordable domestic flights for outer islands, with tighter fuel availability monitoring and business continuity planning amid Pacific fuel-price shocks. Court on Water Tank Contracts: Tonga’s Supreme Court ruled MEIDECC acted unlawfully in water tank and septic system procurement, finding unfair limited bidding, lack of transparency, and bias in pre-selecting suppliers. Climate Science Link to Tonga’s Volcano: New research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption suggests volcanic chemistry may have accelerated methane removal, offering a potential natural clue for climate action.