Agrifood Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 wrapped up in Apia (5 June), backing agrifood MSMEs with EU-funded FAO support under STODAS—aimed at smarter, more resilient domestic agrifood systems across Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands. Seafood Market Access: New EU freezer-vessel food safety rules are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels; Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva (25 May–4 June) to help keep exports flowing. Forestry Skills for Climate Resilience: Samoa Forestry Division officers completed a Suva-based hands-on course on sustainable teak and pine production (25–29 May), filling seed propagation and harvesting data gaps with Fiji and FAO support. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor mix (NZ still dominant) to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Climate Finance: Niue is among countries receiving over USD 67m in new GEF funding to strengthen resilience via LDCF/SCCF projects targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security. Fisheries Stewardship: A Samoa fisheries officer profile spotlights Operation Tui Moana 2026 and the people behind protecting Pacific fisheries. Fuel Pressure: In the region, Penrhyn Island hit a diesel crunch (last 100 litres) and is borrowing from a police patrol boat while restricting power use as prices rise.