Food Security & Agriculture: Fiji launched the Horizon 2030 National Food System Pathway after revealing a $1.106b 2023 food import bill versus just $343.4m in crop and livestock exports—fueling calls to cut reliance on imports with a $26.5m short-term plan. Aviation & Tourism Finance: Parliament unanimously backed a $200m government guarantee for Fiji Airways (Aug 1, 2026–Jun 30, 2029) as MPs demand tighter cost controls and annual reporting, amid reports of a $130m fuel bill surge and debate over catering cuts. Agri-Industry & Jobs: Food Processors Fiji commissioned a $635,000 Batiri (Dreketi) processing centre to reduce spoilage and add value to northern produce, while Pacific Polytech warned staffing and programme risks after a sharp funding drop. Renewables & Energy Costs: Kadavu’s Vunisea power station cut diesel use from 60 to 20 drums a month after a solar hybrid upgrade, saving about $336,000 a year. ICT & Cybersecurity: Government targets 40,000 ICT jobs in five years alongside a national digital identity and data protection laws. Livestock Health: Cattle TB prevalence remains below 1% as officials stress strict movement controls and annual containment. Kava Trade: Calmer Co secured an exclusive global distribution deal for kava extracts across Australia, NZ, US, Canada and ASEAN with minimum purchase commitments. Land & Water Reform: A $37.1m allocation will return public-purpose land to landowners, digitise records, and fund groundwater support and diversification.