Public Health Law: Fiji’s Consumer Council urged Parliament to tighten the Public Health Amendment Bill, warning compulsory vaccinations and medical treatment should only be ordered with scientific evidence and during true public health emergencies. Fair Penalties: The same submission hit “equal fines” for businesses and residents as unfair, calling for penalties tied to the level of harm and clearer definitions of nuisance. Fuel Shock Fallout: The Consumer Council also demanded earlier fuel and LPG price announcements after last-minute hikes triggered panic buying, queues and alleged LPG hoarding. Transport Costs Pressure: Fiji Taxi Association renewed calls for urgent Government relief, saying petrol costs and a 14-year fare review gap are pushing operators toward collapse. Environment & Waste: Fiji rejected an Australian billionaire-backed Vuda waste-to-energy incinerator after its EIA failed legal and technical standards, while a Nadi roadside campaign drew 1,200 supporters for ocean and waste protection. Water Infrastructure: WAF launched an Environmental and Social Management System to improve planning and risk management for major projects. Maritime Safety: Natovi Jetty was temporarily closed after underwater checks found submerged boulders posing navigational hazards. EU Seafood Compliance: Fiji and other Pacific states trained authorities on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels.