Pacific Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers backed stronger, more integrated weather, climate and early-warning services, highlighting progress at national meteorological agencies. Pacific Climate Finance Priorities: Regional countries set priorities for waste and climate action under a new climate finance programme, with a push to keep “One Pacific Voice for Action on 1.50C to Stay Alive” front and centre. Vanuatu Ferry Probe: Questions are growing after the MV Matui ferry sinking off Vanuatu, with rescuers searching for 30+ missing and officials saying the vessel was reported missing about 22 hours after it was believed to have sunk. Fiji Constitution Timeline: Fiji is targeting a new Constitution by 24 December 2026 as constitutional review work continues in Suva. Tuna Trade Pressure: Fiji is demanding fairer returns from global tuna trade, as Pacific governments press for better value from fisheries. Regional Security Talks: Japan’s PM adviser held regional security talks in Australia, including New Caledonia, as Pacific geopolitics heats up. Finance & Inclusion: ANZ Timor-Leste was recognised for excellence in financial literacy, while Vanuatu’s fintech push is framed as essential for island communities. Corporate Appointments: GoldQuest Mining named Dennis Kwong as CFO, strengthening its capital markets and project financing leadership. Luxury Watch Demand: Monaco is seeing wealth shift from the UK, with CFM Indosuez reporting fewer clients but bigger fortunes arriving for stability and premium service.