Security Industry Act Review: Fiji Law Reform Commissioner Ana Rokomokoti says every drone in Fiji should be monitored to meet aviation rules, with the review also weighing stronger compliance for private security firms and even tracking chips—while consultations in Labasa also heard calls for clearer legal powers and training for security guards, including whether 48-hour work limits should be extended to 72 hours to lift pay. Maritime Security Boost: The US handed Fiji three new seven-metre rigid-hull inflatable boats plus a ramp to strengthen responses to drug trafficking, illegal fishing, and search-and-rescue. Renewables Reality Check: Energy Fiji Limited admits it must ramp up solar capability to stay on track for 90% renewables by 2036, saying it needs a 15% push by 2029 and new internal skills. Tourism Jobs Pressure: Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says Fiji needs at least 100,000 hospitality workers to match visitor demand, urging locals to build careers at home. Innovation for Growth: The Fiji Innovation Hub at RBF is set to open doors for entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, training and market links. Food Security at Community Level: Live and Learn Fiji’s Kiwa EMPOWER nursery project in Visoqo, Namuka, is backing climate-smart agriculture with shared tools and seedlings. Trade & Industry: Fiji targets higher-value US mahogany markets (like guitar components and high-end furniture) and the Fiji Meat Industry Board reports a financial turnaround while facing questions on how grants are counted. Regional Health Watch: Pacific governments seek New Zealand’s advice on preparing for H5 bird flu as it spreads in Australia and NZ. Fiji-India Ties: Fiji hoisted India’s national flag as part of the Suryapath Tiranga global relay marking India’s 80th Independence Day.