Pacific Fisheries & Governance: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting wrapped up in Wellington, with ministers backing priorities for regional cooperation and leadership handover to New Zealand’s Shane Jones. Tuvalu-Australia Security & Safety: Tuvalu and Australia launched Operation RENDER SAFE 2026, a technical mission to map World War II unexploded ordnance in Nanumea Lagoon, aimed at safer waters and deeper defence ties under the Falepili Union. Regional Governance Reform: Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders met to push Suva Agreement implementation and broader reforms to keep regional institutions agile ahead of the 55th Leaders Meeting in Palau. Aid Pressure on Small States: OECD reporting warns global aid is falling to the lowest level since 2014, hitting Pacific small island states hardest and raising risks for health and climate resilience. Tuvalu Climate Position: Tuvalu endorsed UN calls for urgent global methane action and says it will deepen methane focus when co-chairing the 2027 transition conference. Finance Access for Trade: Pacific governments met in Majuro to strengthen correspondent banking links, a key enabler for payments, trade and remittances across the Blue Pacific. Tuvalu Trust Fund Scrutiny: Australia faced renewed pressure over refusing to release internal documents tied to Tuvalu Trust Fund investments, with DFAT saying it will use its board role to reduce fossil-fuel exposure. Fiji Fuel Price Moves: Fiji and Samoa announced July fuel and LPG price reductions, citing improving global market conditions. Tuvalu Fisheries Jobs: Tuvalu Fisheries Authority opened an EOI for a Project Procurement Officer for the TV PROPER oceanscape programme, funded by the World Bank/IDA.