Quad Ports & Minerals: Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to build/upgrade a Fiji port and launch new Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance, plus critical minerals and energy security initiatives after foreign ministers met in New Delhi. Energy Stability in Fiji: PM Rabuka said planned nationwide power rationing was deferred and any future measures will be “softened” because supply is not the issue—logistics costs are. Tourism Growth & Reform: Fiji reported 276,701 visitor arrivals in the first four months, up 4.6%, while a new Tourism Bill 2026 aims to modernise regulation and spread benefits to rural and maritime communities. Blue Economy Finance: Fiji launched the Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund to help MSMEs overcome financing barriers and build climate-resilient growth, with technical support for farmers, fishers, women and youth. Agri Diversification Push: Agriculture plans a feasibility study (with EU support) to diversify beyond sugarcane into higher-value crops and livestock as the food import bill tops $1.18b. Local Resource Protection: Lomaiviti leaders called for stronger protection of natural resources amid pollution, illegal fishing, drugs and rising fuel costs hitting island communities. Business Opportunity: Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 opened applications for agrifood innovators targeting Small Island Developing States, including Fiji. Sports Funding Ask: Parliament urged government support and tax incentives for Bula FC’s OFC Pro League debut.