Maritime Safety: Vanuatu authorities are searching for six people missing at sea after a banana boat left Erromango for Tanna but never arrived; the weather was rough on Friday and a decision on whether to continue the search is expected later today. Tourism Connectivity: Santo’s tourism stakeholders say Vanuatu’s domestic aviation recovery still isn’t delivering reliable flights, with ongoing cancellations and schedule changes reported more than two years after Air Vanuatu’s liquidation. Regional Learning on Climate Funding: Palau sent a delegation to Vanuatu to learn how to coordinate climate and development financing and move projects from planning to implementation—practical lessons for community resilience. Sports & Travel Demand: Rewa FC has apologised to supporters after its 4-1 loss to Vanuatu’s Galaxy FC in the OFC Men’s Champions League; the match schedule keeps regional travel and fan interest flowing through Lautoka and Ba. Cruise Market Watch: Celebrity Cruises unveiled its 2028–29 deployment, including expanded Europe sailings—useful for operators tracking future visitor flows to the Pacific. US Visa Policy Impact: The US has made permanent a $20,000 refundable visa bond for B1/B2 travellers from Pacific countries including Vanuatu, aimed at reducing overstays.