Aviation & Tourism: Fiji Airways says its in-flight food changes are tied to the global aviation fuel crisis, pointing to wider cost-efficiency moves to protect its network and keep tourism connected. Construction & Investment: Ba’s Racecourse Hotels and Apartments Project (US$25m) breaks ground with a 70-room hotel, apartments and sports facilities aimed at retaining local talent and boosting Ba as a sporting hub. Consumer Protection & Finance: Opposition MP Premila Kumar urges the FCCC to investigate mobile money providers over unclear M-PAiSA fees, after public concerns and Vodafone Fiji’s tariff clarification. Shipping & Jobs: Government plans to acquire two new vessels to ease inter-island shipping disruptions, dry-docking delays and captain/crew shortages, including a second-hand option under procurement discussions. Retail Regulation: The Consumer Council warns supermarkets against illegal conditional selling of sugar, after complaints that shoppers were forced to buy unrelated groceries to access limited supplies. Agriculture & Research: FNU assistant professor Dr Nividita Varun Chand wins a national early-career research award for work on how farmers access information and how ICT can improve cyclone-ready communication. Regional Development: Lau unveils an economic think tank and a long-term development roadmap, including proposals for shipping services, retail expansion and a share scheme for Lauans. Climate Resilience: Fiji Meteorological Service begins deploying low-cost 3D-printed automatic weather stations to strengthen early warnings for remote communities. Food Safety Exports: FMIB’s HACCP Australia certification is expected to lift Fiji’s meat export readiness and strengthen safety and biosecurity across the livestock chain. EU-Pacific Trade: The EU launches a Pacific visibility campaign at Fiji’s film festival, highlighting investments in infrastructure, trade, energy and education. Governance & Services: Labasa Town Council continues rate enforcement against defaulters while reporting improving arrears repayments.