Fuel Relief Delayed: Foreign Affairs Minister Sakiasi Ditoka says lower global oil prices won’t hit Fiji’s pumps immediately due to a purchase-to-arrival lag, urging patience as government works to secure supply. Agriculture Funding Pressure: Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel warns the Agriculture Ministry may face cuts in 2026-27, even as he challenges the sector to lift its GDP contribution from about 7–8% toward 16–18%, with Koronivia Research Station highlighted as key to resilience. Food Security Focus: Koronivia’s research open day puts science and farm innovation front and centre as farmers face climate change, pests and shifting demand. Sugar Industry Strain: Sugarcane farmers complain about low cane prices, rising costs and limited support from Government and FSC, with land lease uncertainty adding to the pressure. Skills for Industry: A $14m career centre backed by FIJI Water, Neptune Pacific and FNU aims to close manufacturing and maritime skills gaps, starting with foundation training for 300+ employees. Maritime Tech & Security: Fiji, the Philippines and Sri Lanka are expanding drone and unmanned systems to boost maritime surveillance and emergency response across large ocean areas. Ocean Protection Push: Fiji and Panama lead a global initiative to protect the ocean’s “twilight zone,” targeting threats like fishing and deep-sea mining. Regional Readiness Exercise: Pacific Response Group partners strengthen disaster response coordination during Exercise MARARA 26. Local Sports Spotlight: Drua Women coach Mike Legge credits Lautoka fans and expects strong turnout in Ba as the team hosts the Brumbies.