Moana Pasifika Rescue Talks: Tonga and Cook Islands rugby leaders have backed the Kanaloa consortium bid to take over Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby licence as the franchise faces financial pressure after 2026, while New Zealand Rugby weighs “long-term, sustainable” plans amid competing offers including a separate Hawaii relocation proposal. Local Business Lending Bottlenecks: Tonga’s PM Fakafanua says hardship support and subsidised loans worth $30m are stuck behind stricter eligibility, heavy paperwork, and affordability checks, with only part of the first tranche disbursed—prompting calls to ease Tonga Development Bank rules and help applicants without enough collateral. Energy Cost Pressure: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could lift oil import bills for vulnerable economies by over $20b a year, a hit that matters for Pacific SIDS reliant on imported fuel. Tourism Data for Planning: SPTO and Niue Tourism released International Visitor Survey findings under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with NZ the dominant source market—useful for Tonga’s tourism strategy. Digital Resilience for Media: PNG hosts the Pacific Media Partnership Conference on resilient, cooperative journalism as misinformation and economic pressures grow. Fuel Rationing in the Pacific: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands has run down its diesel and is borrowing from a patrol boat while restricting power use as regional fuel prices rise. Climate-linked Voyage Delays: Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia adjust the Moananuiākea voyage due to El Niño, pushing departure to late August and reshaping routes for safety. Insurance Rebrand in Fiji: TISA Insurance launches in Fiji as TISA Insurance (Fiji) Ltd, signalling a new Pacific identity for the insurer. Tonga’s Rugby Talent Pathways: Tonga appoints a new Tourism CEO, adding to the week’s focus on strengthening services and economic resilience. Fraud Fallout: Tongan-linked promoters of the collapsed BG Wealth Sharing scheme face scrutiny as an alleged “Professor” persona posts farewell messages before channels go silent.