Ocean & Climate Governance: Pacific governments are being urged to strengthen ocean protection as Vanuatu points to new legal momentum, including the BBNJ treaty and court-backed duties to safeguard a healthy environment—while UNESCO supported a Pacific heritage resilience course that included participants from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, PNG, Samoa and Tonga. Whale Rights: The Moananui Sanctuary Trust has released draft model laws for public consultation, rooted in Pacific traditions that treat whales as kin and vital ocean guardians. Tonga Budget Watch: In Tonga’s Parliament, MPs grilled the national budget over fuel prices and school breakfast plans, with concerns that electricity subsidies don’t tackle rising costs directly. Drug Security (Lau): Fiji authorities are investigating suspected drug packages found near Ogea Island, stepping up patrols and drift-pattern checks to see if there was one drop or multiple. Culture & Community: Paradise of Samoa’s Polynesian dance troupe is set to perform at local libraries, sharing dance, drumming, music and storytelling. Film Festival (Pacific): The Wailuku Film Festival opens June 17 with a five-day lineup of 100+ films, including Indigenous Voices and a strong Hawaiʻi and student program featuring Tonga among participating filmmakers. Heritage Spotlight (Tonga): Tonga won a BIE Gold Award for Expo 2020 exhibition design, praised for visitor discovery and sustainability messaging. Food & Health (NZ): In South Auckland, Alexander Cafe is building a community hub for healthier meals and Pacific arts, tackling fast-food pressure.