Pacific Security & Defence: China fired a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific shortly after Australia and Fiji signed the Veitacini/Ocean of Peace defence alliance, triggering sharp criticism from Australia and others and raising fresh worries about regional stability and military reach. Government & Governance Reform: The Fiji Labour Party says the Constitutional Review Commission lacks democratic legitimacy and wants constitutional change routed through Parliament, while also calling for land lease and electoral reforms to improve tenure security for farmers and accountability in voting. Sugar Industry Pressure: Fiji Sugar Corporation warns cane harvest delays are costing farmers about $3.5m a week, as the Sugar Cane Growers Council urges faster harvesting and stakeholders to mobilise gangs to protect crushing schedules and cane quality. Fuel & Shipping for Outer Islands: Government says it’s working with shipping firms to restore maritime fuel deliveries under price controls, while the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association flags Taveuni’s shipping and fuel crisis as a threat to electricity, water, transport and essential services. Skills & TVET: Australia’s Pacific Australia Skills programme is boosting Fiji’s TVET with the refurbished Vuvale Skills Hub and a new approach that ties scholarships and training to accredited courses and workforce needs. Transport Regulation: The Land Transport Authority calls for rules on safe disposal of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries, warning Fiji lacks legal controls and that mishandling could become a public health and environmental risk. Tourism Costs: The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association warns a new 5% tourism services tax to support Fiji Airways could add pressure to already strained operators and raise costs for visitors. Private Security Oversight: Fiji’s Security Industry Act is under review after 16 years, with consultations planned to update laws for the evolving private security sector.