Fisheries Skills Boost: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has opened nominations for Cohort 12 of its Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance, starting 07 September 2026 with the University of the South Pacific—aimed at strengthening frontline compliance and enforcement across offshore fisheries. Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are questioning the government’s first post-election budget, citing a growing deficit and concerns that community development and social welfare are missing from stated priorities, even as tourism investment and subsidies are highlighted. Commonwealth Games Teams: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (starting 23 July), with Fiji’s squad confirmed at 58 athletes across sports including athletics, swimming, boxing, judo and para athletics. Regional Diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea reviewed bilateral ties in Foreign Office Consultations, agreeing to deepen cooperation across development, politics, economics and cultural links.