Tonga Election Fallout: Tonga’s coalition government is under fresh pressure 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 the Public Service Amendment Bill 2026 (Emergency Bill) to update ministry names, including formally recognising Tourism as a separate ministry and renaming Lands and Natural Resources. Civil Registration Warning: The Registrar General’s Office warned that false information in birth, death, or marriage registrations is a criminal offence under the Civil Registration and Digital Identification Act 2025, with penalties up to two years’ imprisonment and fines. Budget Scrutiny: MPs debated fuel prices and spending priorities, with concerns that the budget doesn’t directly tackle rising costs despite electricity subsidies. Moana Pasifika Lifeline: New Zealand Rugby says a decision on who will take over Moana Pasifika’s licence is due by June 30, while Winston Peters says the club may still be saved without a direct government bailout. Regional Security & Justice: US Coast Guard’s Hollyhock returned to Honolulu after Operation Blue Pacific, including assistance to Tongan Royal Navy operations in Tonga’s EEZ. Pacific Governance & Rights: Tonga marked a milestone at COSP19 as Pacific states secured representation on the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.