Domestic Aviation: Santo is still waiting for reliable flights after Air Vanuatu’s liquidation, with ESTA saying cancellations and schedule changes continue even as the crisis looks “over” from Port Vila. Tour Experiences (Efate): Mike Yardley spotlights easy add-ons from Port Vila—Mele Cascades, Lelepa Island day tours, Hideaway Island snorkelling (plus the Underwater Post Office), and Jungle Zipline. Pacific Labour Mobility: A new Australia poll backs stronger protections for PALM workers, including the right to change jobs if underpaid, after reports of heavy deductions leaving some with as little as $70 a week. US Travel Rules: The US makes its visa bond programme permanent, with Vanuatu among affected countries—consular officers may require a refundable bond up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas. Regional Diplomacy: PNG and Vanuatu deepen ties with a new PNG chancery in Port Vila, with tourism and infrastructure cooperation flagged. Marine Conservation: The Melanesian Ocean Reserve is set to protect Indigenous-managed waters across Vanuatu, PNG, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. Sports (Vanuatu link): OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 kicks off in Lautoka and Ba this weekend. Travel Deals: Jetstar’s “Island Life Sale” includes Port Vila fares from $199, plus Virgin Australia promo pricing for Vanuatu and Fiji.