Tourism Tax Clash: Fiji’s 5% Tourism Services Tax is set for Sept 1, but Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association and some operators are using “delay tactics” and negative publicity, while FHTA warns confusion over how the levy applies to existing bookings and deposits could hurt Fiji’s destination reputation. Clean Energy Skills Push: Fiji National University’s new FNU Solar Hub (STAR-C) aims to close the solar skills gap and support Fiji’s push for 100% renewables within five years, with expectations of fully operating by December and potential for up to $100m in private solar investment. Aviation Safety & Fuel Strain: Fiji launched its first National Aviation Safety Plan aligned to ICAO standards, while Nadi Airport continues managing a jet fuel shortage after 1.3m litres of Jet A-1 were released into available stock. Blue Economy Security: The Fiji Navy is running second-phase trials of uncrewed surface vessels for longer maritime surveillance, building on 2025 tests with renewable-powered endurance. Affordable Housing: Housing Authority delivered 267 serviced lots and completed 101 ready-built model homes in 2025/26, including Nepani Phase One keys handed to the first families. Agriculture Resilience: Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna warns El Niño could disrupt output and urges farmers to maintain production consistency, especially for staples and sugarcane.