Maritime Safety & Community: Vanuatu marked a first-ever national day of mourning and remembrance in Port Vila for 45 lives lost at sea in recent boating tragedies, including the MV Matui sinking between Santo and Ambae (with survivors and many still missing) and another fatal crossing between Erromango and Tanna. Climate Diplomacy: Vanuatu climate minister Ralph Regenvanu says the Pacific’s pre-COP push in Tuvalu and Fiji is falling short, with few confirmed leaders from outside the region—highlighting how island voices still struggle to get global attention. Pacific Travel & Weather Planning: A Pacific Meteorological Council report shows weather information is increasingly shaping everyday decisions across islands—from maritime travel and health planning to community warnings and disaster readiness. Tourism Business & Holidays: Flight Centre Australia is running a cruise sale with savings up to 50% (plus family and luxury deals), including a Vanuatu-focused Royal Caribbean family cruise. Regional Markets & Craft: M4C Fiji Pacific Women Makete 2026 brought together women from Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to trade skills and turn traditional craft into new business opportunities. Adventure & Culture Link: AJ Hackett’s bungy/bungee explainer ties the sport’s roots to Vanuatu’s Naghol land-diving ritual on Pentecost Island.