Aviation Fuel Crunch: Nadi International Airport remains fully operational after an extra 1.3m litres of Jet A-1 was released, but jet fuel supply is still restricted due to a supply-chain issue; Fiji’s Civil Aviation ministry says there are no safety or operational problems and that restrictions will ease after the next shipment. Airline Fallout: Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia reported fuel constraints and workarounds (tankering, cancellations, and aircraft changes), while Fiji Airways says it has secured alternative supplies and all fuel must pass testing. Tourism Tax Backlash: Fiji’s new 5% Tourism Services Tax from 1 September for large operators is drawing fire from Australian and New Zealand travel bodies, with warnings that retrospective billing could hit travellers who already booked and paid. Industry Skills Push: Aviation leaders say the Pacific needs about 90,000 aviation professionals over 20 years, pointing to Fiji’s training and hub role. Plastics Transition: Fiji is progressing a circular plastics plan with five pathways to cut problematic plastics and boost reuse, collection and jobs. Energy Security Moves: Fiji is exploring strategic fuel reserves with Malaysia and Korea to reduce future disruption risks. Infrastructure Concern: Denarau’s wastewater rising main has burst again, raising environmental and tourism risks. Workplace/Union Tension: CETWUF rejects Energy Fiji Limited claims over outstanding log-of-claims, saying workers’ issues remain active. Governance Watch: FICAC flagged misuse of $40,000 meant for teachers’ quarters, warning school heads to follow strict controls.