Climate Finance Push at UN: Pacific leaders, led by PIF Chair Surangel Whipps Jr, pressed UN Secretary-General António Guterres to turn climate promises into action, targeting US$500m for the Pacific Resilience Facility by end-2026 and a longer-term US$1.5b goal. Agriculture Tech for Fiji: India’s High Commissioner Suneet Mehta handed Fiji 12 agricultural drones to boost Fiji Sugar Corporation’s sugarcane production, fulfilling Rabuka’s 2025 pledge. Disaster Planning Gaps in Treaty Talks: In Parliament, Fiji’s disaster office raised concerns that proposed Australia security arrangements and treaty wording don’t clearly cover disasters beyond climate, urging civilian-led response protocols and pre-agreed humanitarian corridors. Constitution Bill Moves Forward: Cabinet endorsed positions for the Constitution Bill, with a special parliamentary committee set to review public submissions before further parliamentary steps. Maritime Safety and Welfare: A new Fiji Maritime Union called for stronger seafarer welfare, warning fatigue and poor rest can drive accidents, while IMO urged more women and youth into maritime careers. West Papua Rights at UN: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale backed calls for an independent UN human rights visit to West Papua, while reaffirming respect for Indonesia’s sovereignty. PINA Leadership: Elizabeth Osifelo was elected PINA vice-president, saying she’s humbled and ready to serve Pacific media for the next two years. Local Governance Dispute: TISI Sangam’s election in Nadi was disrupted, with an interim committee appointed to oversee operations.