Fuel & Cost of Living: Fiji’s Competition and Consumer Commission says fuel prices drop from Aug 1 (diesel down 47–50 cents/litre; motor spirit down 37–39 cents; kerosene down 37–40 cents), but LPG cylinders rise (4.5kg up 43–55 cents; 12kg up $1.12–$1.46), with changes linked to global refined fuel prices, freight and exchange rates. Maritime & Health Response: Six Lau health workers survived 36 hours adrift after a boat capsized; they were found by the Lomaiviti Princess 12 crew and are now in stable condition. Climate Resilience Funding: GEF approved NZ$24.2m for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning systems and climate-resilient planning before construction, targeting floods, sea-level rise, cyclones and coastal erosion. Jobs & Tourism Push: Damodar Group unveiled $80m Damodar City Nadi, a mixed-use precinct expected to create 680+ permanent jobs across retail, hospitality, tech, logistics and construction. Digital Scams & Labour Abuse: Fiji is investigating about 270 potential trafficking/forced labour cases over five years as online job scams grow, with fishing, construction and agriculture flagged as high-risk sectors. STEM & Connectivity: PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco, expanding regional support for women and youth in digital infrastructure and emerging tech.