Sugar policy shuffle: Charan Jeath Singh is back as Fiji’s Sugar Minister after PM Sitiveni Rabuka reversed an earlier Cabinet decision, putting him again at the centre of efforts to support cane farmers and shore up the wider sugar industry. Industry leadership: Manoa Kamikamica has returned to Cabinet as Deputy PM and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises after a court cleared him, bringing long experience across finance, aviation, banking and manufacturing. Tourism investment: BSP Life says it will invest in three new hotels over the next six months, with a future luxury property on Nacula Island planned to complete by 2029. Energy for resilience: Fiji Solar Scholars installed a solar PV system at FCOSS in Suva, training staff to keep disaster-response coordination running during power outages. Maritime safety push: After the rescue of six health workers and a boat handler, Vanua o Lau leaders are calling for safer outer-island transport, including dedicated health vessels and stronger support systems. Ports security: Fiji Ports Authority says it is investigating alleged theft of nearly $500,000 worth of imported kava from containers, stressing 24-hour surveillance. Trade & food exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing 15 Fiji and Pacific food and beverage exporters to Fine Food Australia 2026 to meet buyers and expand market access. Maritime cooperation abroad: SEACAT 2026 kicked off in Singapore with 16 Indo-Pacific partner nations, boosting joint readiness against maritime crises and illicit activity.