Fuel Shock Across the Pacific: Samoa has moved to an “amber alert” as diesel caps bite, while Fiji boosted diesel caps on key roads—keeping pressure on household budgets and services. Consumer Watchdog: Fiji’s Consumer Council wants earlier fuel and LPG price announcements after panic buying and queueing tied to late-month changes. Transport Under Strain: Fiji taxi operators are calling for urgent Government relief, arguing fares haven’t moved since 2010 while fuel costs have surged; bus operators meanwhile push e-ticketing to keep subsidy access running. Food & Jobs: Fiji’s fisheries sector is meeting new EU fish export safety rules on storage and traceability, and Food Processors Fiji is shifting production schedules and backing rooftop solar to cut fuel dependence. Waste-to-Energy Fight: Fiji’s Environment Ministry has rejected TNG’s Vuda waste-to-energy and private port EIA, citing unresolved public health, hazardous ash, tourism and infrastructure risks; the developer can appeal, while local opponents say they’re open to better-scaled alternatives. Skills Pipeline: Pacific Polytech graduates are urged to plug Fiji’s critical trades skills gaps as labour mobility continues to reshape the workforce. EU Compliance for Exports: Fiji’s tuna and seafood traceability upgrades aim to prevent histamine risks linked to improper freezing.