Maritime Security & Humanitarian Crisis: The Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment chair says the “grave humanitarian situation” aboard Palau-flagged tanker MT HONOUR 25 has worsened since its 24 April hijacking, with 17 crew held for over two months; reports say five are now suffering health problems, food is reportedly down to rice, and water is unsafe, while crews on two other detained vessels remain captive. Fisheries Governance: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting in Wellington, adopting priorities for regional cooperation and leadership for 2026–2027. Reef & Food Security: Scientists confirmed a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, urging urgent monitoring and community action; meanwhile Palau is pushing reef recovery via giant clam farming, including a community-managed satellite hatchery and expanded community hatchery trainings. Local Livestock Industry: The Palau Livestock Association held a forum at Ngetmeduch Park on food security, agritourism, and piggery and poultry production. Digital Infrastructure: PNCC says it’s in the middle of Palau’s biggest telecom buildout—mobile network replacement plus a $34.9m fiber-to-the-premises rollout targeting commercial launch in May 2027. Media Capacity for the Forum: Palau hosted a PIF Reporter Workshop to train journalists ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting.