Clean Energy Push: Pacific energy experts meeting in Suva say the fuel crisis proves the region must fast-track renewables and electrification, with locally led solutions and community leadership to avoid repeating past failures. Climate Watch: SPREP confirms El Niño conditions are established, warning Western Pacific countries to plan for drier-than-usual weather and higher drought risk, while some central/eastern islands may see above-normal rainfall. Coral Reef Funding: Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has announced its first 16 grant recipients, backing 14 community groups plus NUS and the Samoa Voyaging Society to protect and restore coral and coastal ecosystems. Regional Fisheries Cooperation: Samoa is set to benefit from a Cabinet-endorsed MoU to strengthen sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna, boosting shared advocacy and science-based fisheries work. Local Business & Health Supplies: Ah Liki Wholesale signs on as Samoa’s exclusive distributor for Pasifika Sanitary Products, aiming to bring locally made sanitary care to supermarkets, pharmacies, and healthcare outlets. Governance & Rights: The Pacific Islands Forum celebrates Samoa’s Faatino Utumapu and Palau’s Villaney Remengesau after their election to the UN disability rights committee. Tech & Trust Risks: Pacific communities are urged to stay alert to crypto scams that exploit social trust and public connections.