Power Recovery: Guam Power Authority says 87% of distribution feeders are back online (58 of 67) as crews keep restoring service after Super Typhoon Bavi, with generation capacity reported as adequate to meet demand. HIV & Harm Reduction: Fiji’s HIV surge is framed as a “syringe crisis,” with pharmacies often refusing syringes without prescriptions and reports of needle-sharing and “koda” practices driving transmission. Nursing Workforce: ProCare awards Pacific nursing scholarships to top Unitec graduates, including a Tongan/Niuean/Māori recipient, aiming to strengthen primary care staffing. Sport for Health: Tonga’s Ministry of Education and Training wins both men’s and women’s Fiefia Tonga Sports volleyball titles, highlighting workplace sport as a healthy lifestyle push. Climate & Food Security: USP research spotlights climate-smart taro farming tools for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga as soil health declines and weather extremes threaten yields. Cold Weather Alert: Tonga records its coldest temperature on modern record (8.6°C in ‘Eua), urging extra care for older people, young children, and those with health conditions. Pacific Security & Health Funding: Tonga PM joins regional condemnation of China’s missile test while Australia and Fiji sign a defence pact that also includes support for healthcare and infrastructure. Community Resilience: Former NFL player Haloti Ngata helps plant mangroves and promote sustainable farming in Tonga through a community exchange focused on climate resilience. Tuna Enforcement: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency coordinates multi-country operations to crack down on illegal fishing, noting tuna revenue supports schools and hospitals.