Ocean Conservation: Fiji and Panama are backing a new Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge to protect the ocean’s “twilight zone” (200–1,000m deep) from threats like fishing and deep-sea mining, while pushing countries to study and safeguard the ecosystem. Sugar Industry Support: Government has announced a $5m fuel subsidy for cane harvesting and cartage, cutting diesel costs to $2/litre for eligible lorries, harvesters, locomotives and tractors from June 20 to Aug 31. Fuel Prices Watch: FCCC says consumers shouldn’t expect an instant drop after the USA-Iran deal; Fiji’s fuel pricing follows a lag, so relief may take 1–2 months to show up locally. Agriculture Research Push: Koronivia’s Shalendra Prasad is calling for more investment in agricultural research to boost productivity and protect the economy from future shocks. Customary Marine Rights: Suvavou customary owners are urging stronger recognition of qoliqoli rights under a proposed Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill, saying port and shipping income isn’t reaching traditional resource owners. Renewables & Energy Security: Fiji’s heavy fuel import bill ($711m in 2024) is renewing calls for faster renewable energy transition as subsidy support ends in July. Tourism Digital Upgrade: SPTO has launched an upgraded multilingual consumer website to boost Pacific destination discovery worldwide. Climate Talks Update: Bonn climate negotiations ended in gridlock over adaptation and emissions-cutting, with finance and science disputes still blocking progress. Women in Regenerative Food: A new Idea2Market pilot will coach Fiji and Samoa women entrepreneurs to turn local food traditions into premium products for hospitality and retail.