Pacific Media & Education: The 8th Pacific Media Summit wrapped in Savusavu, Fiji, with a focus on reaching the remote through digital innovation, plus new links between Fiji National University and the Fijian Media Association. Ocean Stories & Climate Communication: A pre-summit workshop for Pacific journalists in Savusavu stressed turning ocean and climate science into stories communities can use, with Dr Joeli Veitayaki urging reporters to see themselves as teachers. Women’s Rights in the Pacific: More than 140 feminists and women’s human rights defenders gathered in Fiji for the 4th Pacific Feminist Forum, highlighting activism across women’s rights, disability rights, indigenous rights and social justice. Health & Longevity: A Pacific-wide life expectancy analysis notes mixed progress, with Vanuatu and Solomon Islands moving above average while other countries slip. Vanuatu in the Spotlight for Conservation: Bezos Earth Fund grants include support for Vanuatu and other Pacific nations to protect large areas of ocean and develop marine protected areas. Community Sport: Carnival Cruise Line delivered 100 volleyballs to rural Vanuatu schools via a local beach volleyball program. Regional Cooperation: India-Pacific talks at UNGA81 under FIPIC discussed renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, education and healthcare, including Vanuatu’s health minister. Culture & Lifestyle: A kava company story points to kava’s growing global demand and links to anxiety/sleep research, while a separate ocean-themed performance highlights communal listening and sunrise storytelling.