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, delivered with the University of the South Pacific—aimed at strengthening frontline compliance and enforcement for offshore fisheries. Niue Commonwealth Games Buzz: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (23 July), with Fiji so far confirming 58 athletes across eight sports. Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are questioning the newly re-elected government’s first budget (2026/27), flagging shifting priorities, rising spending, and a widening deficit—especially concerns that community development and social welfare are missing from stated budget priorities despite ongoing major public expenditure.