Pacific Climate & Disaster Readiness: Tonga’s Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Nuku’alofa highlighted stronger early-warning work, including Tonga’s new multi-hazard early warning centre and regional radar and forecasting upgrades, as cyclone-season risks and El Niño impacts loom. Regional Water Security: Fiji’s drought response is moving into action as reduced rainfall hits remote islands and parts of the Western Division, with agencies coordinating through the National Disaster Management Office. Tonga–SPC Development Push: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua met SPC Director-General Dr Paula Vivili to deepen cooperation on health, education, agriculture, fisheries, climate resilience and disaster preparedness, including a new SPC–WHO MoU for essential health services. Health & Services for Islanders: Three Tongan patients received heart treatment in Fiji after services weren’t available at home, with the Tongan government covering travel and medical costs. Renewables Investment Gap: An ADB study says private renewable energy investment remains limited across the Pacific, including Tonga, calling for better planning, bankable contracts and stronger utilities to meet renewable targets. Cyclone Housing Resilience: Habitat for Humanity reports community-led shelter and safe-water upgrades in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga ahead of the next cyclone season. Pacific Trade Over Aid: The US says it will deepen Pacific engagement by prioritizing private-sector development and commercial diplomacy over direct aid. Sports & Community Spotlight: Tonga Tala opened strong in Netball World Cup qualifiers against Cook Islands, while Tonga’s wider community continues preparing for severe weather and regional opportunities.