Sugar Industry Overhaul: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji needs major sugar reforms—large-scale farms, mechanised cultivation and harvesting, and mill upgrades—to revive output as taxpayers keep supporting a struggling sector. Cane Supply Crunch: Fiji Sugar Corporation, Sugar Cane Growers Council and the Sugar Industry Tribunal warn Lautoka Mill needs 5,000–5,500 tonnes of cane daily but deliveries are below 2,800, urging growers and transport/harvesting operators to boost deliveries. Cost Relief for Farmers: The FCCC cut regulated mechanical harvesting rates by 16.7% and reduced selected cane cartage rates after diesel prices fell. Waste & Farming Threats: Taveuni residents and the Agriculture Ministry say illegal dumping is polluting beaches and waterways, with rubbish blocking drains and ending up in irrigation channels—damaging sugarcane and creating health risks. Health Access Upgrade: Fiji’s Ministry of Health launched 65 solar-powered vaccine carriers to protect the cold chain for remote and maritime communities. Climate Coordination: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to push a united agenda for Pre-COP31 in Fiji and COP31, aiming to speak with one voice. Business & Connectivity: Telecom Fiji reaffirmed Platinum sponsorship of TOPEX 2026, backing a growing business platform for innovators and entrepreneurs. Consumer Watch: Consumer Council of Fiji reports landlord/tenancy disputes are the top complaint area, with bond, repairs and maintenance issues driving cases. Digital Inclusion Push: Tongan universities join a Pacific digital inclusion and online safety challenge in PNG, focusing on practical solutions for cybersecurity and safer online access. Community Environment: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji planted about 200 mangrove seedlings with WWF to support coastal protection and tourism resilience.