PACIFIC — Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal2. PACNEWS BIZ — Vanuatu and Tonga strengthen implementation of IMO instruments12. It added the agreement would soon be released for public access…..PACNEWSSOL – POLITICS: PACNEWS PACNEWS 3: Thu 30 Jul 2026Solomon Islands Opposition urges government to table Ship Rider agreement for Parliamentary scrutinyHONIARA, 30 JULY 2026 (PACNEWS)— Solomon Islands’ Independent Group in Parliament has called on Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s government to table the Ship Rider Agreement in Parliament, saying it should be the first test of the government’s commitment to strengthen oversight of security treaties. His work reflects the challenges faced by Pacific health professionals working to provide equitable care across widely scattered island communities. ..PACNEWSPAC – ICT MEET: FIJI GOVT PACNEWS BIZ: Thu 30 Jul 2026Fiji champions regional digital connectivity at Pacific Fibre Conference 2026NADI, 30 JULY 2026 (FIJI GOVT)—Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital connectivity, cybersecurity and regional collaboration as leaders from across the Pacific gathered for the Pacific Fibre Conference 2026 in Nadi.