Fuel & Cost-of-Living Pressure: Pacific leaders say Fiji’s fuel crisis is now an economic security threat, with rising prices feeding inflation and squeezing transport, business and jobs. Social Protection: FCOSS warns families are at breaking point as households have already absorbed shocks from COVID-19 to cyclones, urging faster renewable energy and stronger support for vulnerable consumers. Sugar Industry Tensions: North farmers reject claims they’re boycotting crushing, blaming unresolved fuel rebates and harvesting payments as Fiji Sugar Corporation defers mill openings over harvesting gang shortages. Agribusiness Innovation: Farm to Table is scaling guava value-adds at the Fiji Agri–Innovate Competition, turning waste into manure and pushing trials for guava jam and wine. Investment & Tourism Deals: AHICE Fiji wrapped in Nadi with 420+ delegates and deal-making across hotel segments, while Al Hamd Smart Living starts an $8m Nadi development to expand warehousing and retail. Resilient Infrastructure: Sabeto’s Nagado village gets a $1.17m evacuation centre under the Infrastructure Natural Resource Owners Grant Programme. Governance Scrutiny: FICAC probes a Chinese businessman’s departure despite a stop order tied to a reported $20m tax case. Climate Watch: Fiji issues El Niño watch for June–August, warning of higher drought risk and below-normal rainfall. Blue Economy & Oceans: Global ocean leaders at Our Ocean Conference renewed calls for stronger fisheries management and blue economy investment.