Tonga Development & Governance: Tonga has begun a coordinated push to improve how public-sector data is collected, managed and used, with a three-day Nuku’alofa workshop involving 20+ ministries and agencies aimed at stronger national reporting and better performance dashboards. Infrastructure & Land: The Fangaʻuta Lagoon Bridge project is facing more delays and possible cost blowouts as project management weaknesses and unresolved land issues continue to stall construction; the PM says files have been moved to his office to speed land processes. Energy Security: A new USTDA-funded feasibility study could help Tonga strengthen fuel security by assessing larger fuel tanker options, boosting storage from about 15–20 days to around 60 days, and improving distribution to outer islands. Health Policy: Tonga’s Ministry of Health has launched its first breastfeeding policy at Vaiola Hospital, using WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to tackle NCD risk, with early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates still flagged as low. Regional Diplomacy: PM Wale met an SPC delegation to deepen technical cooperation across ocean management, maritime boundaries, fisheries, climate, renewable energy and agriculture. Security & Social Response: King Tupou VI called for an urgent, integrated national response to illicit drugs, stressing education, rehabilitation capacity and stronger border control. Regional Environment: SPREP’s Executive Board meeting in Samoa is underway, with Wallis-et-Futuna chairing for the first time and focusing on Pacific environmental priorities and funding. Pacific Foreign Policy: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger financing for gender-based violence prevention and endorsed disability rights, health, education and early childhood development priorities.