Ocean Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching an expedition in Tokelau to map nearshore reefs, mid-ocean and deepwater habitats, feeding plans for a future National Ocean Policy and marine protection. Vanuatu Tragedy: Search efforts continue after the MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu, with at least two confirmed dead and more than 30 still missing; officials say the vessel may have been overloaded and that strong winds and marine warnings weren’t heeded. Para Sport in Vanuatu: TMGM has signed a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee to grow participation and pathways for athletes with disabilities, marked at the Vanuatu National Games para-sport awards. Regional Football: Fiji’s MSG Prime Ministers Cup aims to bring Melanesian nations together through sport, with Vanuatu having hosted in 2022 and women’s teams now included. Entertainment Tech: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, including Vanuatu, with no extra charge for eligible subscribers. Sports Spotlight: Samoa’s Under-19 cricket boys made history by reaching the final of the East Asia-Pacific qualifier, with local president Sala Stella Tagitau praising the team’s breakthrough in Vanuatu.