Energy & Utilities Oversight: Fiji’s parliamentary committee has criticised Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) for weak transparency and big underspends, with deputy chair Premila Kumar citing unspent capital budgets rising to $151.85m last year and questioning how tariff increases are justified. Consumer Watch: The Consumer Council of Fiji also challenged EFL’s push for higher electricity tariffs, pointing to a $24.8m loss in 2023 versus $7.17m profit in 2024 and warning consumers shouldn’t fund costs without clear alternatives exhausted. Sugar Industry Pressure: Fiji Sugar Corporation’s crushing season has been postponed after it failed to secure enough harvesting gangs and cane supply; Minister Tomasi Tunabuna blamed misinformation and political influence, while the National Farmers Union warned the $5m fuel subsidy could raise costs for remote growers. Deep-Sea Mining Legal Gaps: FCOSS is urging a legally binding moratorium on deep-sea mining, saying Fiji’s Mining Act still allows seabed exploration and that amendments are needed to protect communities and marine ecosystems. Worker Welfare Deal: The Fiji Pine Group and NUW have signed a new master agreement, hailed as a benchmark for worker welfare and industrial relations, with salary increases included. Power Risk: EFL says low Monasavu Dam levels and a prolonged dry season could threaten electricity supply, as it monitors hydro resources amid volatile fuel markets. Aviation & Skills: Fiji Airports promoted Renee Duguivalu to Senior Projects Manager—its first female in the role—while Pacific Polytech graduated 108 students from micro-qualification programmes. Trade & Investment: Fiji and New Zealand business leaders discussed deeper ties and value-added exports as Fiji rolls out trade reforms like a National Single Window.