OFC Men’s Champions League (Vanuatu vs Fiji spotlight): Galaxy FC (Vanuatu) and Rewa FC (Fiji) kick off Group B in Lautoka today, with Rewa apologising to supporters after a 4-1 loss to Galaxy and urging fans to stay behind the campaign. South Pacific cruise timing: For Aussies, the best cruising weather in the region is May–October (dry season), while cruise options typically peak October–April, with Vanuatu ports like Port Vila and Luganville on itineraries. Vanuatu search and safety: Authorities continue searching in Vanuatu for six people missing at sea after a banana boat failed to reach Tanna. US visa bond hits Pacific travellers: The US has made its permanent US$20,000 refundable visa bond for B1/B2 business and tourism travel from Vanuatu (and four other Pacific countries), aimed at reducing overstays. PNG–Vanuatu ties: PNG and Vanuatu broke ground on a new PNG diplomatic mission in Port Vila, with Vanuatu donating land and VT100 million toward construction. Climate finance lessons: Palau sent a delegation to Vanuatu to learn how to turn climate and development priorities into funded, trackable projects that reach communities. Cruise industry watch: Celebrity Cruises unveiled its 2028–29 deployment, including expanded Europe sailings and routes touching Australia and the wider Pacific.