Nauru Economic Pivot: A new look at how phosphate made Nauru “rich overnight” — and why sustaining that wealth proved harder than extracting it — highlights the island’s long push to reinvent its economy through deals, services and experimental ventures. Deep-Sea Mining & UNCLOS: Mining companies linked to Nauru and Tonga have filed UNCLOS claims against the International Seabed Authority after being flagged as possibly non-compliant with deep-sea exploration contracts, underscoring how seabed minerals are turning into legal and commercial flashpoints. Pacific Fuel Shock: Fuel costs keep climbing across the region, with Samoa moving to an “amber alert” and starting power shedding, while Nauru raised diesel price caps again (about +40% to AU$2.9/litre) as inflation pressure builds. EU Seafood Compliance: EU rules on freezer vessels are set to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, after training for national competent authorities in Suva aimed to help industry meet stricter -18°C brine requirements. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale, backed by the EU and FAO under STODAS, showcased new agrifood entrepreneurs and business pitches to strengthen local agribusiness growth. Ocean Energy Interest: A feature on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) argues the technology could deliver steady power in tropical regions like Sri Lanka by using warm surface and cold deep seawater. Regional Sports Infrastructure: Kiribati won the bid to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, with plans for new facilities and a dedicated Games Village.