Pacific Sport Roundup: From record-breaking road races in the Cook Islands to Oceania Weightlifting Championships, the Pacific sporting scene stayed loud this week, with teams and athletes pushing for key results ahead of bigger regional tournaments. Vanuatu Sports Boost: Carnival Cruise Line delivered 100 volleyballs to Vanuatu communities via the Volley4Change program, with schools in rural areas set to receive the gear in Port Vila. Community-Focused Philanthropy: The Home Planet Fund says it works best when funders accept real-world setbacks and shifting needs, highlighting Indigenous-led support that goes straight to local communities. Music & Craft Spotlight: Sydney musician Tarik Hussein is keeping the Middle East’s kanun alive in Australia by importing rare instruments and even learning to build and repair them himself. Regional Football Watch: Solomon Islands edged New Caledonia 2-0 in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup in Suva, and attention now turns to Vanuatu’s next match in the tournament schedule. Tech & Entertainment Access: iCloud+ now bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade in more than 100 countries, including Vanuatu. Para Sport in Vanuatu: TMGM is backing para sport through a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee, supporting pathways beyond single competitions.