Tourism Accessibility: Fiji’s tourism operators are upgrading beach access with special mats and carbon-fibre wheelchairs that can go into the ocean, after industry leaders saw how mobility challenges were previously shut out of Fiji’s water experiences. Media Training & Press Freedom: Fiji National University and the Fijian Media Association have signed an MoU to launch a Pacific Centre for Communications and Journalism, with working journalists shaping courses; at the same Pacific Media Summit, PM Sitiveni Rabuka backed “constructive Pacific journalism” and reiterated that press freedom must stay independent of who is in government. Journalists’ Safety: PINA president Kalafi Moala called for stronger protection for reporters investigating organised crime and drug trafficking, warning threats are rising as networks become more sophisticated. Public Transport Pressure: Fiji bus operators are urging the urgent reinstatement of 22.5% government support after it ended 31 August, saying fuel costs are squeezing services and could hit passengers. Hospitality & Business Links: Minor Hotels appointed Judd Rabbidge as GM for Avani Singapore (opening Q2 2027), while Six Senses Fiji expanded its surfboard fleet with Haydenshapes to grow its Malolo Island surf offering. Agriculture Tech Deal: Onside acquired Assura to expand operational intelligence for agriculture, adding workflow tools for biosecurity, health & safety, and quality assurance—supporting users including in Fiji.