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, in partnership with the University of the South Pacific—aimed at training frontline officers across compliance and enforcement for offshore fisheries. Commonwealth Games Teams: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening 23 July, with Fiji confirming 58 athletes across eight sports including athletics, swimming, weightlifting and para athletics. Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are challenging the new government’s first budget since the election, questioning shifting priorities and a growing deficit, with concerns that community development and social welfare are missing from stated budget priorities despite past spending levels, while tourism investment and subsidies remain in focus.