Niue Government Update: Dalton Tagelagi has sworn in a new, gender-balanced Cabinet after a tight election, with portfolios now clearly assigned. Tagelagi keeps major responsibilities including finance and economic growth, foreign affairs, oceans and fisheries, and climate change. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Richie Mautama takes Police, Corrections, disaster management, plus home affairs and transport, including airports, utilities, telecommunications, and broadcasting. Justice, Environment & Food Systems: Rhonda Tiakia leads justice, lands and survey, meteorology, environment, and agriculture. Culture & Tourism: Kahealani Hekau holds health, education, tourism, and taoga Niue (culture and heritage). Local Spotlight: Niue’s election also delivered a record seven women MPs, making up 35% of the Assembly. Pacific Context: Across the region, leaders are pushing ocean-focused growth—PNG’s Melanesian Ocean Summit highlighted conservation and fisheries as linked priorities. Travel Note: Oman’s passport ranking improved, with visa-free/VOA access listed for Niue among other destinations.