Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are grilling the newly re-elected government over its first budget, flagging a growing deficit and asking why community development and social welfare have dropped from stated priorities even as spending lines remain significant; the 2026/27 Appropriation Annual Bill sets $83.4m in spending against $65.8m in expected revenue, with the bill now heading for Public Accounts Committee scrutiny. Commonwealth Games Build-Up: Niue is among Pacific islands naming teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, as Fiji confirms a 58-athlete squad across eight sports—highlighting the region’s push to turn sport into opportunity. Fossil Fuel Pressure on Pacific Costs: Pacific climate advocates are urging wider support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, pointing to how fuel shocks hit island economies hard; a recent oil-price spike after the US-Iran conflict showed how imported fuel dependence fuels inflation and threatens sectors like tourism. Renewables Urgency: The same fuel-supply shock story underlines the need to scale renewable energy fast, since oil makes up about 80% of Pacific energy supply and some systems rely on imported diesel for most electricity. Pacific Media Loss: Papua New Guinea’s media community mourns Genesis Ketan, a trainer and media leader, with PINA noting her work for media freedom and support for women journalists across the Pacific.