Sugar Industry Watch: Prime Minister Rabuka has restored Charan Jeath Singh as Sugar Minister and kicked off Vanua Levu consultations with cane farmers, as growers push for practical fixes to revive the sector. Supply Chain & Cost Pressure: Retailers in Suva warn that freight costs, inflation and weaker spending are squeezing businesses and households, with container charges reportedly nearly doubling. Circular Economy Push: South Pacific Waste Recyclers is urging workplaces to separate clean paper so it can expand free collection, after recycling over 15 million kg in Fiji. Skills for Industry: Polytech Pacific graduates (350) were urged to use work-ready trades skills across construction, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and IT. Energy Reliability: Energy Fiji Limited rescheduled a planned power outage for maintenance on the 33kV Cunningham–Sawani line, affecting parts of Central and Rewa. Business Recognition: FIJI Water renewed its Supreme Award sponsorship for PMIBA 2026 for a ninth straight year, backing innovation and employment-focused firms. Trade & Diplomacy: New Zealand and Fiji signed a refreshed five-year strategic pact in Auckland, reinforcing regional economic and stability cooperation. Maritime Safety & Policy: Fiji’s Tourism Act 2026 was highlighted as a major upgrade for hotel investors, bringing clearer governance and sustainability standards.