Election Court Fallout: Tonga’s coalition government is under fresh strain after the Supreme Court found Lands Minister Dr Taniela Fusimalohi guilty of electoral bribery for donating a Starlink terminal during the 2025 campaign, adding to earlier convictions of Tourism Minister Semisi Sika and Finance Minister Lata Tangimana—moves that could trigger by-elections and a cabinet reshuffle. Parliament & Public Service: The House passed an urgent Public Service Amendment Bill 2026 to update ministry names, including formalising Tourism as a separate ministry and renaming Lands and Finance portfolios. Budget Scrutiny: MPs debated fuel prices, electricity subsidies, overtime spending and a proposed school breakfast programme, with concerns that the budget doesn’t directly tackle rising petrol costs. Justice & Civil Records: The Registrar General’s Office warned that false information in birth, death and marriage registrations is a criminal offence under the Civil Registration and Digital Identification Act 2025. Drugs & Security: Tonga-linked regional drug concerns continued as authorities investigated whether Lau drug finds came from one drop or multiple dumping points, while Tonga also faced fresh reports of “ice” packages washing ashore in Vavaʻu. Regional Diplomacy: Tonga marked a milestone at COSP19 in New York, with Pacific countries securing representation on the UN disability rights committee. Fisheries Governance: Tonga advanced implementation of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, supported by a Fish Fund project to build capacity for required notifications.