EU-Pacific investment push: The EU launched its “Powering Pacific Potential” campaign at Fiji’s European Film Festival in Suva, aiming to boost awareness of EU funding in infrastructure, trade, energy and education, with EU-Pacific trade at FJ$7.6b in 2025 and investment at FJ$29.6b. Municipal finance pressure: Labasa Town Council says rate arrears are easing but warns it will keep pursuing legal action against defaulters, stressing rates fund services like garbage collection and drainage. Consumer protection: Fiji’s Consumer Council warns people about Shuttershots Photography after 19 complaints of delayed photo/video delivery—up to eight months—despite full payment, citing poor communication and missed promises. Weather resilience: Fiji Meteorological Service is rolling out low-cost 3D-printed automatic weather stations (3D-PAWS) after a US-funded workshop, with nine deployed and 40 more planned to strengthen early warnings. Ports and trade costs: Fiji Ports proposes the first international port charge review in 10 years to help fund a $393m upgrade, seeking FCCC approval for higher fees tied to marine services and security. Fisheries funding: Government announced a new $5m Tuna Development Fund to support offshore longline operators, processors and fleet modernisation, plus continued aquaculture and marine research support. Energy-from-waste fight: TNG Holdings is appealing the Environment Department’s rejection of its $1.4b Vuda Point waste-to-energy and private port plan at the Environment Tribunal, with responses due by July 30 and a hearing set for August 13.