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, delivered with the University of the South Pacific, starting 07 September 2026—aimed at fisheries officers, compliance staff, observers, port inspectors, maritime police, navy personnel, customs and other authorised roles. Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are questioning the government’s first post-election budget as the deficit grows, with community development and social welfare reportedly missing from stated priorities even as tourism investment and subsidies continue. Commonwealth Games Build-Up: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (23 July), with Fiji confirming a 58-athlete squad across eight sports—good news for Pacific fans planning travel and viewing. Ocean Conservation Funding Gap: Leaders at the Our Ocean conference (16–18 June) are urged to tackle a major shortfall in ocean conservation finance, with the push tied to protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. Fuel Crisis Warning for Tourism: A surge in global oil prices after the US-Iran conflict highlighted Pacific vulnerability to fuel shocks, raising inflation risks for tourism and strengthening the case for faster renewable energy delivery. Pacific Travel Community Support: A young Tongan-Niuean basketball player, Braxton Matene, is seeking community help to fund an America tournament this December, including flights, accommodation and transport.