Maritime Safety & Accountability: Vanuatu has ended the search for the MV Matui disaster off Santo and Ambae, with 39 people believed dead after 14 survivors and two bodies were recovered; authorities say the sinking may involve strong winds, ignored marine warnings, and possible negligence including overloading, and criminal complaints have been filed against Tui Shipping’s owners and management. Labour Mobility (Vanuatu in focus): Australia has confirmed the full PALM work-placement list for 10 countries, including Vanuatu, giving eligible citizens legal work pathways in Australia via official channels. Tourism Trade & Packaging: Pacific Trade Invest Australia appointed Ben Urquhart as Senior North Pacific tourism advisor to help operators from Palau, FSM, RMI, Kiribati, Nauru and others—including Vanuatu’s wider region—package and sell better through Australian trade channels. Cruise Market Signals: Royal Caribbean is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in Sandals Resorts, a move that could blend land-based all-inclusives with cruise vacations across the Caribbean. Pacific Yachting Strategy: SPTO and partners launched a 2026–2030 Pacific Tourism Yachting Strategy to grow yacht tourism while improving regulation, data and community benefits. Media Access for Remote Communities: Pacific Media Summit speakers stressed the need for independent reporting that can reach remote islands despite high transport costs and weak connectivity.